by Constance Tucker Fractal Attraction Gene Ess SIMP 130315 www.jazzgenemusic.com Guitarist Gene Ess has long been a part of the guitar jazz fabric, but far beyond that, his compositions lend themselves to the incorporation of vocalists as seen on his Read more
by D. Lee My adoration for Jason Isbell is no secret. It is rooted in his brilliantly folkloric southern sensibilities. His previous work, particularly his 400 Unit albums, listen like parables of the modern south, utilizing the iconic imagery for Read more
by Constance Tucker Dorothy Doring is veteran vocalist who can take any jazz, pop or cabaret tune and turn it into something divine, and convince you through her ability to story tell that she is delivering the defining version and Read more
by K. Slechta I’ve been a fan of M83 ever since the summer that Saturdays = Youth came out. Their music felt like something I’d been searching for my whole life. Reminiscent of 80’s synth and shoegaze, M83 was a Read more
by Andre G. Eight years ago Justin Timberlake released his second studio album FutureSex / LoveSounds,an album very much defined by uptempo funk and EDM musical ideas and hybrids. The grooves were emphasized over the vocals a lot of the Read more
by Constance Tucker Based in Bordeaux, Sophisticated Ladies highlights a celebrated tradition of female jazz groups. Sophisticated (no pun intended) and unassuming interpretations of standards make up the quartet’s debut, A True Story. Vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Rachael Magidson accompanies Read more
by Amad Franaquer Hassan Pianist-composer Uli Geissendoerfer is the driving force behind the innumerable textures, rhythms and flowing melodies on his latest release Colors. Ranging from the Latin flavored “Tango” to the funky beats of “3-41” to the swing-inspired improvisations Read more
by D B My review for those who are new to Jennifer Lopez’s music: Get this collection. All of the songs on it are really good and you shouldn’t pay attention to my minor nitpicking details, because this is definitely Read more
by Constance Tucker Jacqui Sutton the true voice of Americana Jazz. Though she has coined the phrase Frontier Jazz, her sound blends the elements of the best of all traditional elements into an updated hip and soulful sound that blurs Read more
by Constance Tucker Moscow-born/San Francisco resident vocalist Masha Campagne’s debut release Caminhos Cruzados was met with critical acclaim, so one would naturally wonder what her follow up release will offer the listener. A disciple of the genre, Campagne continues her Read more
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