This stunning project could be as important as any ever released in any Black History Month (or at any time for that matter). It’s meant to reverberate. Songs of Our
Major events are converging that prompted Concord to re-issue the iconic Ray Charles’ Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music Volumes 1 & 2. First, it is Black History Month.
It takes some courage and gumption to make a blistering, vintage, all-out rock n’ roll record these days as many other genres have the edge in radio airplay and digital
Imagine a saxophonist walking into a Native American pow-wow or drum circle, conjuring up some melodies while the percussion follows. Think in terms of compositions, improvisational jamming and a free
Grammy-nominated guitarist Julian Lage, only 31, has already developed a reputation as one of the world’s best. On Love Hurts Lage does his freewheeling interpretations of pieces written by a
It seems only fitting in this year that marks the 80th anniversary of Blue Note, the premier label of the 1960’s Soul Jazz Era, that we have a current ensemble
This resurgence of jazz we are now experiencing is global with London as one of the brightest spots. Tuba player and composer Theon Cross has been dominating airwaves and stages
Katarina Pejak has journeyed throughout the world but make no mistake, this brilliant talent has arrived. Having earned Berklee’s prestigious Songwriting Achievement Award and receiving much critical acclaim for her
Yes, the British are coming! Here is another in the growing line of UK jazz musicians being signed to a U.S. label; in this case, the progressive Ropeadope label, home
If you’re familiar with Carsie Blanton, then draw your own comparisons. But, for the uninitiated think blatant sexuality of Liz Phair, filtered more cleverly, and then delivered in a vocal
