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 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 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
by: Constance Tucker Supported by her long-time collaborators Rich Eames on piano and Jerry Kalaf on drums, and featuring Brian McGillicuddy on bass and Chuck Manning on saxophones, Everything Must Change is truly a jazz offering that stands out head Read more
by Constance Tucker While the world is has no shortage of Independent jazz vocalists, thankfully Maxwell conveys with an unpretentious and delightfully easy-going delivery. While much of the material here is familiar standards and recognizable pop songs, Maxwell’s delightful way Read more
by Constance Tucker Lucky’s Boy is the creation of composer, and veteran New England pianist Pamela Hines. Hines is joined by the long time collaborating rhythm section of John Lockwood on bass and Les Harris, Jr. on drums. While Read more
by: Constance Tucker Jocelyn Medina is an accomplished and pedigreed vocalist who has studied opera at Stanford University, earned a Bachelor’s degree in professional music from Berklee College of Music and a Masters degree in Vocal Jazz Performance from Manhattan Read more
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