Ambrose Akinmusire, Owl Song Review Navigating Soundscapes: A Journey Through Ambrose Akinmusire’s Owl Song By Nolan DeBuke Ambrose Akinmusire’s Owl Song brings a fresh sound to contemporary jazz, weaving minimalistic elegance, atmospheric depth, and emotive storytelling throughout its […]
Denin Slage-Koch, It Comes in Waves Review Navigating the Depths of Denin Slage-Koch’s It Comes in Waves by Ferell Aubre Denin Slage-Koch’s latest album, It Comes in Waves , is a vivid mosaic of modern […]
Eleonora Strino, I Got Strings Review Strings of Tradition: Eleonora Strino’s Jazz Odyssey by Ferell Aubre Eleonora Strino’s I Got Strings is a set of seven songs that form a luminous beacon where tradition intertwines with innovation. Released on […]
Vin Venezia, The Venetian Review Harmonic Confluence and Lyrical Flow: Vin Venezia’s The Venetian by Nolan DeBuke Vin Venezia’s latest offering, The Venetian, is an outstanding contemporary jazz guitar album. This project shows his mastery and […]
Joey Alexander, Continuance Review Continuance: Joey Alexander’s Ode to Jazz’s Ever-Evolving Tale By Nolan DeBuke Joey Alexander’s Continuance shows his exceptional talent as a jazz pianist and composer, marking a significant milestone in his already illustrious career. At […]
Jon Menges, Spirit of 3, Spirit of 4 Review A Masterful Blend of Trio and Quartet Jazz Conversations by Nolan DeBuke Within the diverse tableau of jazz, Jon Menges stands out with Spirit of 3, Spirit […]
Jan Alexander, Storm Before The Calm Review Harmony in Complexity: Jan Alexander’s Storm Before The Calm by Ferell Aubre Jan Alexander is a composer and pianist; on his latest endeavor, Storm Before The Calm, released on […]
John Scofield, Uncle John’s Band Review John Scofield’s Uncle John’s Band: Where Jazz Storytelling and Groove Converge by Nolan DeBuke Greetings to the ardent jazz enthusiasts, distinguished professionals, and curious readers who find solace in […]
The Pacific Jazz Group Review The Pacific Jazz Group: Contemporary West Coast Jazz by Nolan DeBuke At a time when modern jazz often leans towards virtuosity at the expense of emotion, The Pacific Jazz Group’s […]
Terell Stafford, Between Two Worlds Review Harmonic Dualities: Navigating Terell Stafford’s Between Two Worlds by Nolan DeBuke As the gentle autumn winds rustle the leaves, urging us to contemplate change and renewal, it seems apropos […]
The Jazz Word 2021
