Michal Martyniuk: Nothing to Prove
Michal Martyniuk: Nothing to Prove by Elberton Cisnero Pianist Michal Martyniuk was based in based in New Zealand where he received a degree in Jazz…
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Sundae + Mr. Goessl: When You’re Smiling Review
When You’re Smiling Review by Bea Willis Sundae + Mr. Goessl is a Washington state-based duo that has been storming the country with their delightful…
New England Jazz Ensemble – Peter and the Wolf Review
by Bea Willis The New England Jazz Ensemble is a large ensemble jazz orchestra comprised of regionally based artists. The ensemble features original and contemporary…
Ben Geyer Trio – The Acadian Orogeny Review
by Elberton Cisnero Pianist Ben Geyer has created a lasting and meaningful statement that combines the beauty of nature and the fruitful language of jazz…
OKB Trio: The Ing…
by Elberton Cisnero What happens when three friends come together to play a gig and the result is so profound it forms a new super…
Pam Brennan: Moonglow
by Bea Willis Pam Brennan is a relatively unknown name in the jazz genre, but one that should with Moonglow begin to show luster. Tackling…
Veronneau: Love & Surrender
by Stella Landry Take one-part Samba, mix in a bit of Choro, sprinkle a dab of Bossa and add a pop sensibility and you have…
Matt Lemmler: Love
by Bea Willis Everyone involved in jazz knows the significance that New Orleans has on jazz. It is a very special gumbo of traditional Dixieland,…
Hughes Smith Quintet : Motion
by Elberton Cisnero Hughes Smith Quintet is a Detroit based ensemble that has that hard-bop Detroit sound deep within their bones. The leaders Jimmy Smith…
The Lao Tizer Band: Songs From The Swinghouse
by Bea Willis The Lao Tizer Band is a group that has focused on making its own sound. They have taken the time to grow…