Kendrick Scott, Corridors Review by Nolan DeBuke Kendrick Scott just released his fifth album titled Corridors. The drummer and composer chose a trio format, joined by saxophonist Walter Smith III and bassist Reuben Rogers. Corridors have nine […]
Diego Rivera, Love and Peace Review By Nolan DeBuke Diego Rivera is releasing his fourth Posi-Tone Records release called Love and Peace. The album features Rivera’s original compositions and a few spirited arrangements. For the album, […]
Alex Sipiagin, Mel’s Vission Review by Nolan DeBuke Alex Sipiagin has returned with another Criss Cross album called Mel’s Vission, the 55-year-old thirteenth release as a leader. Also, I reviewed Sipiagin’s Posi-Tone records debut called Upstream. Sipiagin […]
Michael Feinberg, Blues Variant Review By Sylvannia Garutch Michael Feinberg is releasing his Criss Cross record label debut as a leader, Blues Variant. Blues Variant includes six originals by Feinberg, one by tenor saxophonist Noah Preminger, and one by […]
3D Jazz Trio, 9 to 5 Review By Sylvannia Garutch 3D Jazz Trio is back with a new album called 9 to 5, on which Sherrie Maricle (drums), Amy Shook (bass), and Jackie Warren (piano) continue […]
Tito Carrillo, Urbanessence Review by Nolan DeBuke Tito Carrillo is back with his second Origin Records release called Urbanessence. The trumpeter and composer says of the album, “I love the energy of the city, always […]
Mike Moreno, Standards From Film Review by Jon Ward Mike Moreno has a new album for 2022 called Standards From Film, the guitarist’s fourth Criss Cross album presents songs from movies; the album was recorded in […]
Griffin Woodard, Completion Review by Nolan DeBuke Griffin Woodard is a composer and bass clarinetist that is releasing a powerful debut album, Completion. Woodard chooses to present ten original compositions and one arrangement, chronicling his experiences […]
Josh Lawrence, Call Time Review By Sylvannia Garutch Josh Lawrence is releasing Call Time, his latest Posi-Tone Records project, with seven tracks of a broad palette of qualities and textures. The trumpeter brings a quintet for […]
Jeff Denson, Romain Pilon And Brian Blade, Finding Light Review by Ferell Aubre Finding Light is the second album for Jeff Denson (bass), Romain Pilon (guitar), and Brian Blade (drums). The trio met while attending […]
The Jazz Word 2021
