Jazz

Alexis Valet | Following the Sun Review by Darnell Jackson For contemporary jazz fans, Alexis Valet’s Following the Sun stands out with its musical and geographical influences. Released…

Andy Ezrin | I Was Here Review by Darnell Jackson Andy Ezrin’s latest album, I Was Here, is a collection of tunes that vividly depict Ezrin’s…

Melissa Aldana | Echoes of The Inner Prophet Review by Illiam Sebitz Melissa Aldana’s Echoes of The Inner Prophet is her seventh as a bandleader and her second…

Deborah Silver and Steve Tyrell | That’s Life Review by Bea Willis Deborah Silver and Steve Tyrell’s rendition of the Frank Sinatra classic, “That’s Life,”…

Ethan Iverson | Technically Acceptable Review by Darnell Jackson Ethan Iverson’s latest Blue Note offering, Technically Acceptable, brings his consummate skill and imaginative vision to a…

Eric McGarry | As I Am, As You Were Review by Darnell Jackson In the heart of Eric McGarry’s debut album, As I Am, As You…

Joey Alexander | Continuance Review by Darnell Jackson Joey Alexander’s Continuance resonates with the intricate rhythms and evocative storytelling of contemporary jazz. Anchored by the core trio…

Nic Vardanega | New Beginning Review by Griff Stevens Nic Vardanega’s latest album, New Beginning, is the third leader date for this jazz guitarist and…

Metropolitan Jazz Octet | The Bowie Project Review Metropolitan Jazz Octet Reimagines Bowie in The Bowie Project by Darnell Jackson In a daring blend of jazz…