The Jeff Benedict Big Big Band, The Weather Is Here, Wish You Were Beautiful Review by Nolan DeBuke The Jeff Benedict Big Big Band is releasing a sophomore album called, The Weather Is Here, Wish You […]
John Goldsby, Segment — Volume Two Review by: Ferell Aubre John Goldsby is releasing his latest album, Segment – Volume Two, from the WDR celebration of small group music. The John Goldsby trio collaborates between John […]
Lewis Wright, Matt Brewer & Marcus Gilmore, The Colour of Intention Review by: Ferell Aubre Lewis Wright is a jazz vibraphonist and composer known for his unique sound and approach to the instrument. Wright’s awards include […]
Eric Reed, For Such a Time as This Review by Nolan DeBuke Eric Reed is a pianist, composer, arranger, bandleader, and champion of young musicians who established himself as a central force in the jazz community. […]
Dan Costa, Live in California Review by Roland Freerier Pianist Dan Costa has released his third album Live in California recorded at Kuumbwa Jazz, in Santa Cruz, CA. Costa is based in Europe, this performance […]
Joel Ross, Who Are You? Review by: Ferell Aubre Blue Note recording artist Joel Ross is back with a new sound and project called Who Are You? The vibraphonist is joined by Good Vibes members and Jeremy […]
Matt DeMerritt, Fool’s Journey Review by Nolan DeBuke Matt DeMerritt is a saxophonist, educator, and composer who is finally releasing his own album, Fool’s Journey, after twenty-five years as a sideman. The eleven tracks present a […]
Tingvall Trio, Dance Review by: Ferell Aubre Tingvall Trio is back with a new album called Dance. The new album takes listeners along on a journey around the world with a variety of dance styles all […]
Michel Benita, Looking At Sounds Review by Nolan DeBuke Michel Benita is an Algeria-born bassist and a big part of the French jazz scene since the early 1980s. The bassist honed his skills in the […]
Joe Farnsworth, Time to Swing Review by Sylvannia Garuch Joe Farnsworth is a well-respected jazz drummer on the scene today that is known for his blazing speed, precision, musical, and melodic playing. Born in South Hadley, […]
The Jazz Word 2021
