Willie Morris, Attentive Listening Review Willie Morris’ Attentive Listening—A Journey Through Active Listening by Ferell Aubre Willie Morris’ Attentive Listening, released under Posi-Tone Records in 2024, delivers a collection of tracks with a vibrant energy of […]
Troy Roberts, Green Lights Review Illuminating Movement in Modern Jazz: Troy Roberts’ Green Lights by Nolan DeBuke Troy Roberts has established himself as a beacon of innovation and virtuosity within today’s jazz scene. His latest […]
Denin Slage-Koch, It Comes in Waves Review Navigating the Depths of Denin Slage-Koch’s It Comes in Waves by Ferell Aubre Denin Slage-Koch’s latest album, It Comes in Waves , is a vivid mosaic of modern […]
John Scofield, Uncle John’s Band Review John Scofield’s Uncle John’s Band: Where Jazz Storytelling and Groove Converge by Nolan DeBuke Greetings to the ardent jazz enthusiasts, distinguished professionals, and curious readers who find solace in […]
Connor O’Neill, The Same Changes, Vol II Review Thematic Exploration: The Same Changes, Vol II by Connor O’Neill by Ferell Aubre From the storied jazz history of Philadelphia’s ever-expanding creative jazz scene emerges Connor O’Neill, a […]
Nic Vardanega, New Beginning Review A Fresh Start: Nic Vardanega’s New Beginning – A Musical Odyssey of Innovation and Tradition by Nolan DeBuke New Beginning is the third album by Australian-born guitarist/composer Nic Vardanega, now a […]
Kaisa’s Machine, Taking Shape Review Taking Shape: Orchestrating the Soul’s Resonance with Kaisa’s Machine by Nolan DeBuke Imagine a composer, meticulously crafting for her working ensemble, where specific players are given melodies created with care […]
Pete McCann, Without Question Review A Sonic Banquet: Pete McCann’s Without Question – A Modern Jazz Guitar Feast for the Senses by Nolan DeBuke Pete McCann, a jazz giant from Wisconsin, has indeed been a […]
Jalen Baker, Be Still Review Be Still: Jalen Baker’s Nonstop Technical Tour de Force in Modern Jazz by Nolan DeBuke There’s a certain vibrancy and dynamism to Jalen Baker’s music that makes it hard to […]
Jason Arkins, In Focus Review Riding the Waves of Modern Jazz: Jason Arkins’ In Focus by Nolan DeBuke Aged just 22, Jason Arkins is no ordinary musician. His newly released debut EP, In Focus, underscores his […]
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