Capturing the energy of his previous release on Summit (“Positive Energy”), this recording is a super-charged, diverse flow of energetic, original jazz that never lets the listener down. “All of Greg Abate’s original music sounds like they could easily become jazz standard tunes. He is an awesome composer.” Dee Dee …
…a Jazz/Blues record dedicated to the state of Delaware Faculty of the Univ of Delaware display top-notch artistry on impressive outing guided by Clifford Brown’s music, sprinkled with impressive originals! One of jazz’s giants, Clifford Brown, was born and raised in Delaware’s largest city, Wilmington, so it seemed natural and …
Eve has assembled a dynamic group steeped in tradition. A stunning work of art presenting songs from her repertoire starting with BIG CITY, a reminiscence of Cannoball Adderley’s stellar arrangement. It draws from a wide musical landscape of standards, Eve’s original, UP HERE IN THE CITY, [conjuring up Eve’s memories …
Jon Schapiro curates a moving architecture of tensions with the third recording by his Schapiro17 musical project, “Best Laid Plans.” Featuring three Schapiro originals set alongside arrangements of Herbie Hancock, Horace Silver, Scott Joplin, Sonny Rollins, and John Coltrane, the program alone signals Schapiro’s ambition to pull older materials through …
“The true Father of Mambo and Son Montuno, without Arsenio Rodriguez there is no salsa, Afro-Cuban jazz, and many would even argue, rock and funk. Although his music is timeless, I’ve always envisioned it being interpreted in a big band setting with modern, progressive jazz-oriented arrangements. That vision has now …
With a twist of Latin and contemporary jazz flavors, Ray Obiedo puts his signature spin on the guitar. The Oakland-based artist’s latest album, “Slight Accent” on Rhythmus Records, marks his 12th release. Obiedo brings together his talent for composing originals with his flair for reimagining classics like Bill Withers’ classic …
