by John Gaddis Tackling the Thelonious Monk repertoire is a mountainous task, but to add to the pot a wordless approach with the support of piano accompaniment only is sheer bravery. Yet that is the path Finnish singer Kadi Vija Read more
by Constance Tucker Kaylé Brecher’s style is greatly influenced by the lineage of jazz singers like Sheila Jordan, who use their voice as a highly skilled instrument, but where Brecher traverses is also deeply influenced by a depth of lyric Read more
by Constance Tucker Bristling with beauty and panache Audrey Silver is back with a highly engaging offering that is guaranteed to warm your soul this season. I had the pleasure of hearing Silver on her last offering Dream Awhile and Read more
by Constance Tucker There is nothing like the symbiosis of a husband and wife duo, Sundae + Mr. Goessl is a perfect example of this strong bond. The husband and wife duo, have not only built a strong rapport personally, Read more
by Constance Tucker Vocalist Kevin Bachelder and drummer Jason Lee Bruns have a delightful collection of well-known melodies from multiple genres entitled, Cherry Avenue, a wonderful offering that is sure to please any one that likes their music with a Read more
by Constance Tucker No stranger to stages large and small, Alison has performed in venues ranging from intimate clubs in Europe and the United States to the Skirball Museum in Los Angeles and Lincoln Center in New York. She spent Read more
by Constance Tucker Hot, spicy and oh so groovin’ yes I am speaking about vocalist LaVon Hardison, a full package, panache, grit and rhythm to spare. This is Hardison’s third album as a leader and Come Together is an amalgamation Read more
by Constance Tucker A journey that brings to life a vivid and colorful story line of self-awareness, achievement and a desire to live one’s life to the fullest extent. This is how Sari Kessler’s life reads on paper, but when Read more
by Constance Tucker L’ife is a debut in the truest sense of the word. British-Nigerian composer/vocalist Olayimika Cole has released her debut CD entitled, L’ife. Cole takes an interesting approach to the project by enlisting the help of twenty-five Washington Read more
by Constance Tucker I had the opportunity to review Carter’s debut offering in 2012, Carter Calvert is back with a hard hitting offering entitled It’s a Man’s World, with two household names in jazz at the production and arranging helm, Read more
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