by John Gaddis This is the first album from 21 year old Kelsey Ballerina. Ballerini is the writer or co-writer of every song on this album and as a father of two daughters, I can say that her lyrics make Read more
by Constance Tucker No stranger to stages large and small, Alison has performed in venues ranging from intimate clubs in Europe and the United States to the Skirball Museum in Los Angeles and Lincoln Center in New York. She spent Read more
by T.C. One of the reasons the Chili Peppers have cemented their status as one of the biggest bands on the planet has been their ability to consistently deliver high quality albums which feature undeniably catchy, yet endearing songs that Read more
by Constance Tucker Hot, spicy and oh so groovin’ yes I am speaking about vocalist LaVon Hardison, a full package, panache, grit and rhythm to spare. This is Hardison’s third album as a leader and Come Together is an amalgamation Read more
by JW Dunner Reckless opens with the eponymous title track that’s brand McBride: subject matter of affirmation and grateful recognition of a personal savior who grounded the singer’s reckless ways; a soaring chorus loaded with vibrato-free, break-the-glass held notes; and Read more
by Constance Tucker A journey that brings to life a vivid and colorful story line of self-awareness, achievement and a desire to live one’s life to the fullest extent. This is how Sari Kessler’s life reads on paper, but when Read more
by Constance Tucker L’ife is a debut in the truest sense of the word. British-Nigerian composer/vocalist Olayimika Cole has released her debut CD entitled, L’ife. Cole takes an interesting approach to the project by enlisting the help of twenty-five Washington Read more
by Constance Tucker Described in the New York Times as both the ‘Sarah Vaughan and the Ella Fitzgerald of Brazil’, vocal legend Leny Andrade’s intimate duo with elite NYC guitarist Roni Ben-Hur is a soul stirring collection of beloved sambas, Read more
by Constance Tucker I had the opportunity to review Carter’s debut offering in 2012, Carter Calvert is back with a hard hitting offering entitled It’s a Man’s World, with two household names in jazz at the production and arranging helm, Read more
by Constance Tucker There is nothing more encouraging about the future of the jazz genre than a 19 year old vocalist who shows the promise of carrying on the jazz torch to future generations. Ira Hill is just that vocalist. Read more
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