Jazz

Melvin Smith | Perseverance Review

Melvin Smith | Perseverance Review by Griff Stevens In Perseverance, jazz saxophonist and composer Melvin Smith skillfully bridges the divide between gospel-infused tunes and the unabashedly…


Joe LoCascio | Book of Days Review

Joe LoCascio | Book of Days Review by Darnell Jackson Seasoned jazz pianist and composer Joe LoCascio has a brilliant and inventive exploration of performing…


Cécile McLorin Salvant | Mélusine Review

Cécile McLorin Salvant | Mélusine Review by Darnell Jackson In her latest album, Mélusine, celebrated singer Cécile McLorin Salvant masterfully weaves together elements of French…




Mervin Toussaint | Lakay Review

Mervin Toussaint | Lakay Review by Darnell Jackson Mervin Toussaint is a Philadelphia-based jazz saxophonist and educator combining today’s music’s hippest sounds with jazz’s sophistication…



Shiri Zorn | Into Another Land Review

Shiri Zorn | Into Another Land Review by Illiam Sebitz Vocalist Shiri Zorn has teamed up with guitarist George Muscatello and percussionist Mauricio Zottarelli to…


Randal Clark | Stargazer Review

Randal Clark | Stargazer Review by Darnell Jackson Randal Clark is a contemporary composer, arranger, educator, and concert saxophonist in Salt Lake City. I had…


Galleass : Short Stories Review

Galleass : Short Stories Review by Griff Stevens Galleass is a project led by Antonio Marzinotto, a London-based musician who loves to experiment with blending…