Jazz

Jason Arkins | In Focus Review Harmonizing Future and Present: A Fresh Look at Jason Arkins’ In Focus by Darnell Jackson In the daring debut…

Kane Kalas | High Hopes Review High Hopes: A Love Letter in Song to Family, Legacy, and the Spirit of Philadelphia by Bea Willis High…

Alex Sipiagin | Mel’s Vision Review Visionary Tribute: An Odyssey through Alex Sipiagin’s ‘Mel’s Vision by Darnell Jackson With Alex Sipiagin’s 13th Criss Cross release,…

Michael Costantino | The Song Inside the Tune Review Familiar Yet Fresh: Michael Costantino’s The Song Inside the Tune by Darnell Jackson The Song Inside…

Michael Blake | Dance of the Mystic Bliss Review by Darnell Jackson Dance of the Mystic Bliss, the latest offering from the ever-enigmatic Michael Blake,…

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

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

Yukimi & Harvie S | New York Memories Review by Darnell Jackson Harvie S has teamed up with pianist Yukimi Maeda to deliver a stunning…

Christian McBride & New Jawn | Prime Review By Griff Stevens Christian McBride is an 8-time GRAMMY® Award-winning bassist, composer, bandleader, and one of the…