by Constance Tucker Kaylé Brecher though evidently knowledgeable about vocal jazz traditions is far from your “traditional” jazz singer, her versatility of range, note choices and articulation of the melody is adventurous and runs comparison to groundbreaking vocalists such as Read more
by Constance Tucker As jazz continues its integration of including genres such as R&B, Hip-Hop, Rock and beyond into the mix, a collaboration of members rises to the top and they call their endeavor Manner Effect. Our focus due to Read more
by Amad Franaquer Hassan In today’s music scene it is common for musician to mix jazz, soul and funk, because so much music has been assembled around that meeting since the early 1970s and the musicians of today naturally grew Read more
by: Constance Tucker Well, it is that time of year again; Christmas time. A time of celebration of family, friends and all the good things that each of us has been bestowed with this year. Music is always the perfect Read more
By Antonio Robert It seems that heartbreak does good to Taylor Swift. At least to her music. John Mayer as an inspiration for one of best songs on her previous “Speak Now” album (the sprawling and stinging “Dear John”) now Read more
by N. Ette Pink is back to what she does best; catchy tunes, shouty choruses, and wry/cynical lyrics. There isn’t a duff track here and this is definitely her best album since “M!ssundaztood”. Beware though, she swears quite a bit. Read more
by Amad Franaquer Hassan Annette Hanshaw’s recording of “We Just Couldn’t Say Goodbye” sounds sweet, swinging and sincere. Maxine Sullivan’s reading of the same song a half-century later was also warm, lilting and convincing. Similarly, Peggy Lee’s superb update of “There Read more
by J. Pepper Nancy can “shred” Jimi Hendrix and Eddie Van Halen under the table without compromising the elegance she brings to the guitar. Ann was blessed not only with the vocal endurance of a Meat Loaf as well as the Read more
by Amad Franaquer Hassan Since her 2004 recording debut, Tessa Souter has certainly kept herself busy recording a well-established discography, on Souter’s new Beyond the Blue, her fourth CD and second for Motéma Music, the New Yorker has created a conceptually wonderful Read more
by Constance Tucker Unmatched command and unwavering pitch, two attributes this reviewer looks for in a vocalist to call it head and shoulders in the crowded field of vocal jazz. Enter stage right, Carter Calvert. Though Calvert has a long Read more
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