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 […]
Steve Khan, Patchwork Review by Nolan DeBuke There is a saying among players “a musicians’ musician.” In essence, this is the player most respected by his or her peers. One such player comes to […]
Alexa Tarantino, Clarity Review by Ferell Aubre Alexa Tarantino is a composer, soprano and alto saxophonist, and flute and alto flute player on the Posi-Tone Records label. She is releasing her second album on the […]
by Nolan DeBuke Argentina, born Emilio Solla, is not a new name on the scene. Still, he is one that has continued to advance every opportunity of composing and playing with a broad swath of […]
by Sylvannia Garutch Pianist, composer and arranger Adaury Mothé launches Dois Amigos (Sputnik Phonograms), his debut CD which presents a unique authorial repertoire pacing with samba jazz, choro, ijexá, among other styles. The work reflects […]
by Ferell Aubre The iconic jazz fusion band based in Los Angeles, Yellowjackets are back with their fourth Mack Avenue Record entitled, Raising Our Voice. The Yellowjackets have been creating a unique brand of jazz […]
by Ferell Aubre Infectious, harmonious, inviting and alluring – just some of the adjectives that describe the lovely Brazilian infused Veronneau. Adorned by the supple and versatile vocals of Lynn Veronneau the bands namesake, and […]
by Ferell Aubre Latin music is on an upswing as of late, thankfully. Rhythmically, Latin jazz has a lot to offer, but it is also about the deeper connection that the musicians portray when playing […]
by Ferell Aubre Since Celina Gonzalez, no singer has been hailed the ‘Queen of Cuban music’. She’s a follower of the Afro-Cuban Santería faith, and her best material echoes the African-influenced religious chanting she has […]
by Sylvannia Garutch Enrique Haneine was raised in Mexico, immersed in Latin groove, and heavily underpinned with classical and jazz studies. It is a powerful sound, the lineage traces its way into the ancient world, […]
The Jazz Word 2021
