Modern Jazz

Danny Grissett, Travelogue Review Danny Grissett’s Travelogue:  A Sense Of Pacing by Nolan DeBuke Danny Grissett’s Travelogue is an album built on destinations and their transitions, those subtle, often imperceptible shifts where memory, rhythm, and […]

Sharel Cassity, Gratitude Review Magnetism and Momentum: Sharel Cassity’s Gratitude By Nolan DeBuke Gratitude, the latest album by saxophonist Sharel Cassity, released on March 28, 2025, under Sunnyside Records, is the next step in Cassity’s […]

Kaisa’s Machine, Moving Parts Review Kaisa’s Machine: Two Cities Make Moving Parts By Nolan DeBuke Kaisa Mäensivu’s third album with Kaisa’s Machine, Moving Parts, presents jazz composition and performance at the intersection of Nordic and […]

Nanami Haruta, The Vibe Review Nanami Haruta: Amplifying The Vibe in Today’s Jazz Scene By Ferell Aubre With her debut album, The Vibe, trombonist Nanami Haruta confidently steps onto the jazz scene, marking herself as […]

Atmospheric Trio, Following Polaris Review Atmospheric Trio’s Dynamic Fusion on Following Polaris by Ferell Aubre Atmospheric Trio, comprising bassist Jay Sweet, pianist Kenny Tam, and drummer Dan Weeks, presents their debut album, Following Polaris, released […]

John Patitucci, Spirit Fall Review John Patitucci’s Spirit Fall: The Sound of Three Voices Listening by Nolan DeBuke John Patitucci’s Spirit Fall is an album that thrives on interaction, subtlety, and the vast harmonic implications […]

Jackson Potter, small things Review The Sounds of New York: Jackson Potter’s small things By Nolan DeBuke Jackson Potter’s small things is an exciting sophomore release that showcases his musicianship and deepening roots in one […]

Pritesh Walia, Hopetown Review Pritesh Walia’s Hopetown: A Journey of Jazz, Roots, and Boundless Expression By Nolan DeBuke Jazz is a language of relationships, a dialogue where musicians connect in real time to shape and […]