by Constance Tucker Mary Jenson comes from a background of diversity, which lends itself to the explorative side of jazz. Growing up as military child, which afforded her the opportunity to live in several locations, along with college studies at Read more
by Constance Tucker Swing is an American art form most commonly attributed to recording giants Frank Sinatra, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Mel Torme, Ella Fitzgerald and beyond. In his biography it explains, Steve Lipman’s debut recording comes from his love Read more
by Constance Tucker Dream, Allen’s debut into the national scene introduced the listener to Allen with a predominately jazz standards overview and Allen’s ability as an arranger was immediately evident. Her second recording l’Inexplicable, released in 2007, featured all original Read more
by Constance Tucker Planet Chill begins with the classic song “Fly Me to the Moon,” a smooth bossa nova arrangement featuring solos by guitarist Richard Forrester and pianist Tony Branco. The overall performance of this song takes the listener back Read more
by Constance Tucker Davis has forged her craft as jazz vocalist, the old fashioned way through her exploration as a performer, composer, producer and educator. Through years of hard work and study, Davis has culminated her sophomore release, It Amazes Read more
Frank Sinatra, A Man and His Music Review by Sean Axmaker Frank Sinatra had sung on television and even hosted variety specials and series, but when he strutted through the empty hallways of NBC studios, took a stool next to Read more
Debby Boone, Reflections of Rosemary Review by David Bruce I never would have thought back in 1977 when I heard Debby Boone’s “You Light Up My Life” that she would end up releasing an artistic achievement like her latest Read more
David Thorne Scott DYAD Review by: Constance Tucker David Thorne Scott and Mark Shilansky have been playing music together for over five years, but it took a happy accident to bring about their latest project. David had a collection of Read more
Barbra Streisand, Love is the Answer Review by Steven Harband What has Barbra delivered this time around? Since 1993, we’ve been “Back To Broadway”, to the church and synagogue (“Higher Ground”), to her wedding (“A Love Like Ours”), to Read more
Annie Kozuch, Here With You Review By Steven Harband Here With You introduces the listener to a talented new face on the Latin and Jazz scene. Trilingual vocalist, Annie Kozuch serves up a tasty portion of jazz, boleros and bossa nova. Read more
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