Kurt Elling, WDR Big Band, In the Brass Palace Review Load-Bearing Design: Kurt Elling & the WDR Big Band Construct In the Brass Palace By Ferell Aubre Kurt Elling & the WDR Big Band present […]
The Birdland Big Band, Storybook: The Music of Mark Miller Review Mark Miller’s Storybook: Modern Big Band Writing with Color, Momentum, and Heart by Ferell Aubre Storybook: The Music of Mark Miller plays with a […]
Christian McBride Big Band, Without Further Ado, Vol. 1 Review Swing, Soul, and Renewal: McBride’s Big Band Without Further Ado by Ferell Aubre Christian McBride’s big band has always been a proving ground for the […]
The DIVA Jazz Orchestra, A Celebration of Maurice Hines – Tappin’ Thru Life Review The DIVA Jazz Orchestra: Honoring Maurice Hines with Rhythm and Grace By Sylvannia Garutch In the pantheon of jazz’s most charismatic […]
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 […]
Seulah Noh Jazz Orchestra, NOhMAD Review Journey Through Soundscapes: Seulah Noh’s Odyssey in NOhMAD By Ferell Aubre Seulah Noh’s journey from a classical pianist to a jazz composer and conductor is a tale of transformation and […]
The Black Gold Orchestra, Genesis Review Genesis Rising: The Black Gold Orchestra’s Audacious Journey Of Sounds by Nolan DeBuke Jazz is a vibrant genre, ceaselessly absorbing elements from contrasting musical worlds. Each generation crafts its […]
Planet D Nonet, Blues To Be There, A Salute To Duke Ellington Review Planet D Nonet Reignites Duke Ellington’s Magic: An In-depth Review of Blues To Be There by Nolan DeBuke Planet D Nonet’s tribute […]
The Henry Godfrey Jazz Orchestra, Attitude & Gratitude Review by Nolan DeBuke The Henry Godfrey Jazz Orchestra is releasing their sophomore release, Attitude & Gratitude, which contains a collection of tributes to the many communities and […]
The DIVA Jazz Orchestra, DIVA Swings Broadway Review by: Staten Lemee The DIVA Jazz Orchestra has released its next swinging album, DIVA Swings Broadway. Sherrie Maricle is the Musical Director from the drum set as she leads […]
The Jazz Word 2021
