Jackson Potter, small things Review The Sounds of New York: Jackson Potter’s small things By Nolan DeBuke Jackson Potter’s small things is an exciting sophomore release that showcases his musicianship and deepening roots in one […]
Rodney Whitaker, Mosaic: The Music of Gregg Hill Review Mosaic: Gregg Hill’s Expansive Vision and Jazz’s Boundless Horizons by Nolan DeBuke Rodney Whitaker’s latest release, Mosaic: The Music of Gregg Hill, is a set of […]
Pritesh Walia, Hopetown Review Pritesh Walia’s Hopetown: A Journey of Jazz, Roots, and Boundless Expression By Nolan DeBuke Jazz is a language of relationships, a dialogue where musicians connect in real time to shape and […]
Ryan Middagh Jazz Orchestra, Tenor Madness Review Nashville’s Big Band Celebration: Ryan Middagh’s Take on Tenor Madness by Nolan DeBuke Every great big band recording has a backstory, and Tenor Madness by the Ryan Middagh Jazz […]
Philip Weberndoerfer, Tides Review Riding the Currents: A Review of Tides by Philip Weberndoerfer By Nolan DeBuke Released on August 23, 2024, by Shifting Paradigm Records, Tides is a contemporary jazz album that sounds of […]
JD Allen, Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas Review JD Allen’s Elegant Rendition of Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas by Ferell Aubre JD Allen, a saxophonist with a gift for balancing tradition and innovation, […]
Scott Hamilton, Looking Back Review Scott Hamilton’s Looking Back: A Tribute to Jazz and Companionship By Nolan DeBuke In Looking Back, Scott Hamilton takes us on a journey through time, reflecting on a career forged […]
Rich Willey, Boptism Christmas Review Rich Willey’s Boptism Christmas: Reimagining the Classics By Nolan DeBuke Rich Willey has a career as varied as his instrument collection, and his versatility shines on Boptism Christmas. A musician of many talents—playing […]
Steve Davis, We See Review Seeing Jazz Unfold: Steve Davis’ We See By Nolan DeBuke Steve Davis’s latest release, We See, recorded live at Smoke Jazz & Supper Club, captures the seasoned trombonist’s creative element […]
Peter Bernstein, Better Angels Review Peter Bernstein’s Better Angels: Familiarity and Discovery by Ferell Aubre Peter Bernstein’s latest release, Better Angels, is an eight-song program by the modern jazz guitarist, demonstrating his technical finesse and […]
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