Lawson Rollins, Heartwood Review Heartwood: A Harmonious Dance of Melody and Rhythm by Lawson Rollins by Ferell Aubre In his latest release, Heartwood, Lawson Rollins captivates listeners with an intoxicating fusion of melodies and rhythms […]
Ron Carter & Vitoria Maldonado, Brasil L.I.K.E. Versões Review by Roland Freerier Ron Carter and Brazilian vocalist Vitoria Maldonado have released another album together titled Brasil L.I.K.E. Versões. The legendary Carter’s bass skills have literally shaped the […]
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 […]
Sergio Pereira, Finesse Review by Ferell Aubre Sergio Pereira is a vocalist, guitarist, arranger, and composer currently releasing his third album, Finesse. The album is being released by the Spanish record label Sedajazz Records. His […]
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 […]
The Jazz Word 2021
