Kurt Elling & WDR Big Band, In the Brass Palace Review by Constance Tucker Kurt Elling & WDR Big Band have teamed up for an enjoyable project, In the Brass Palace, that vocalists will want to hear. Elling’s voice on Read more
Maria Corsaro, Love Makes the Changes Review by Constance Tucker Maria Corsaro’s new album, Love Makes the Changes, is an example of what happens when a vocalist fully embraces jazz as an expressive language. Her voice moves with the clarity, Read more
Kelly Green, Corner of My Dreams Review by Constance Tucker Kelly Green has long been admired as a pianist with lyrical instincts, but on Corner of My Dreams, she emerges as an impressive vocalist, songwriter, and storyteller who understands the Read more
Kieran Brown, Loving You Review by Constance Tucker Kieran Brown’s debut album, Loving You, introduces us to a vocalist’s love letter to the American Songbook. Only in her twenties, Brown sings with an obvious command of the jazz tradition. Her vocal Read more
Dee Dee Bridgewater & Bill Charlap, Elemental Review by Constance Tucker In jazz vocal performance, the standards never change, but the singer’s interpretation must. The longevity of the standard’s history creates reinvention. In Elemental, Dee Dee Bridgewater pairs with the Read more
Nora Jones & John Legend, Summertime Blue Review by Rudy Palma In an era where high-gloss collaborations often lean on vocal acrobatics or dramatic overproduction, “Summertime Blue” stands out for its natural laid-back energy. The first recorded duet between Norah Jones Read more
Rachael Calladine, The Game Review by Constance Tucker Rachael Calladine’s latest album, The Game, released under 33 Jazz Records, marks a significant return to her jazz roots after a decade-long hiatus. The album features a blend of original compositions and Read more
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
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
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
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