There’s never enough of Kenny Barron’s music. One set wasn’t enough for me. Earlier this year, I luxuriated in two consecutive sets performed by his trio consisting of recently deceased bassist Kiyoshi Kitagawa and drummer Johnathan Blake. Despite the bleak winter weather, the event sold out. Barron always leaves listeners …
Ashes from the Human Flame will Feature Two New Songs and “Forever Friends,” a Haunting Song That Had Only Been Recorded Once Live After decades of silence, Burial Ground—the underground pioneers credited with forging the “Bloodcore” sound that helped shape modern metalcore—have reemerged with purpose. Reuniting earlier this year, the influential Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, …
By now, Zev Feldman has established a well-deserved reputation as this generation’s leading producer of archival jazz recordings. Feldman’s ear for recorded jazz treasures—and the respect he has earned from owners of the original tapes of jazz legends’ heretofore unknown performances—have provided a cornucopia of awaited albums. If the recordings …
A thoughtful composer as well as an original voice on a wide range of woodwind instruments, Dr. Brian Landrus has released an album that may expand upon listeners’ expectations. Landrus’s personal experiences confirm that life itself confounds expectations. His new album, Just When You Think You Know, summarizes Landrus’s deepening …
New Track Marks the Beginning of a Deeply Personal Musical Chapter Blending Hard Rock, Blues, and Country-Rock After spending a decade as lead guitarist for the multi-platinum rock band Candlebox—recording five albums and touring internationally alongside artists including Bush, Three Doors Down, and Jerry Cantrell—Brian Quinn is returning to his creative roots with the March …
Have assumptions ever made you reluctant to ask a favor of someone you admire? Maybe you assumed that the person you hold in high regard was too busy to grant your request. Maybe you assumed that the person may politely decline. Mark Sherman, jazz vibist/pianist extraordinaire, didn’t have to ask …
Zev Feldman has built upon rewarding opportunities throughout his career to become, within 15 years, the go-to archival jazz producer. Admiration for Feldman grows not only for uncovering high-value recordings thought to be nonexistent—until, thanks to his efforts, they weren’t. Also, Feldman strives for uncompromising quality to achieve advanced sound …
An Ahead-of-its-Time Fusion of Guitar, Rap, and DIY Ambition, the Collection is Reborn for Streaming Audiences Restlessly inventive artist goodie has announced that he is revisiting the roots of his creative identity with the release of goodie: The Early Years pt I, a newly re-mixed and remastered collection drawn from the first two albums he …
The highly anticipated first album by The Euro Jazz Quinteto, A Slow Ride, is scheduled to drop on December 5, 2025. The ensemble features three members of the Xalapa Symphony Orchestra and two seasoned jazz musicians from beyond the orchestra’s ranks. Their deep commitment to jazz drives their sound and …
Drummer Brandon Sanders has followed his passion for jazz throughout his life. However, several detours diverted him from his growing recognition as a jazz drummer. Despite his initial indecisiveness, his friends—who recognized Sanders’s perseverance, dedication, generosity, and talent—encouraged him to record his first album, Compton’s Finest, at the age of …
Having established a reputation as an innovative jazz guitarist throughout his 30-year career, Rez Abbasi continues to polish his style as his music reflects his thoughts about changing life events. The event that led to the recording of his seventeenth album, Sound Remains, was the passing of his mother. Abbasi’s …
WAITIKI 7, a modern exotica band, presents their album Exotica Reborn: In Studio and Live at House Without A Key. The album blends studio sessions recorded in Honolulu with live performances from Waikiki’s House Without A Key, celebrating the timeless appeal of exotica music. The group’s members include flutist and …
