Fred Hersch & Rondi Charleston, Suspended in Time Review by Rudy Palma Suspended in Time is a seven-song jazz song cycle representing a unique collaboration between celebrated vocalist-lyricist Rondi Charleston and master pianist-composer Fred Hersch. Released on February 7, 2025, Read more
Alessia Cara, Love & Hyperbole Review by Rudy Palma Alessia Cara’s voice has always been the heart of the allure of her music with its warm, expressive authenticity. On Love & Hyperbole, she surrounds her vocal artistry with a soulful Read more
Warren Zeiders, Can A Heart Take Review by Rudy Palma Warren Zeiders’ latest single, “Can A Heart Take,” released on January 10, 2025, brings his compelling vocal skills to a solid musical setting that defines his sound, which exemplifies the Read more
Japanese Breakfast, Orlando in Love Review by Rudy Palma Michelle Zauner returns after a four-year hiatus with Japanese Breakfast’s latest single, “Orlando in Love,” a captivating prelude to the upcoming album For Melancholy Brunettes (& Sad Women). The song is Read more
Maria Puga Lareo, My Universe Review by Rudy Palma Maria Puga Lareo’s My Universe is an exploration of a vocalist who blends jazz, pop, and Brazilian influences into a cohesive and compelling experience. Lareo’s voice is the album’s centerpiece, and Read more
total tommy, bruises Review by Rudy Palma In her debut album, bruises, total tommy—a.k.a. Jess Holt—delivers a vocal performance as compelling as it is vulnerable. Holt’s voice emerges as the driving force behind the raw and expressive nature of the Read more
Jane Monheit, Silver Bells Review by Rudy Palma Jane Monheit’s rendition of “Silver Bells” brings a refreshing Latin jazz flair to this holiday classic. Monheit’s approach here is quintessentially her own—effortlessly blending technical ability with emotive appeal, which is at Read more
The Cure, Songs of a Lost World Review by Rudy Palma The Cure’s latest album, Songs of a Lost World, channels the haunting spirit of the band’s prime while exploring profound themes of loss, mortality, and the passage of time. Read more
Rebecca Kilgore, A Little Taste: A Tribute to Dave Frishberg Review by Constance Tucker Rebecca Kilgore’s vocal artistry has always been a source of warmth and light in the jazz world. With A Little Taste: A Tribute to Dave Frishberg, Read more
Huw Montague Rendall, Contemplation Review by Constance Tucker Huw Montague Rendall’s debut album Contemplation, released by Warner Classics, delivers a stunning array of baritone brilliance, showcasing his technical skills and his remarkable emotional depth. As a rising star in the Read more
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