Jazz Articles about Bastien Rieser

About Bastien Rieser

Album Review

Ramiro Zayas: FAMILIA feat. Basel Jazz Orchestra

Read "FAMILIA feat. Basel Jazz Orchestra" reviewed by Kyle Simpler

by Kyle Simpler
January 31, 2026

Sometimes our friends and associates form some of the strongest bonds, sometimes closer than actual relatives. In this light, the concept of a familial bond is not solely limited to blood relationships. Argentine pianist and composer Ramiro Zayas is fully aware of this, and on Familia, he approaches the musician ensemble as an extended family. Written for and recorded with the Basel Jazz Orchestra, the album builds on this idea. This is a musical community shaped by collaboration, mentorship, influence, ...

Album Review

Alisa Amador: Narratives

Read "Narratives" reviewed by Kyle Simpler

by Kyle Simpler
September 25, 2021

Artists frequently discover something about themselves during the process of creation, and Boston-based musician Alisa Amador is no exception. In her case, the songwriting process allows her to investigate her thoughts and feelings until she discovers what the song will be about. With Narratives, she opens up and allows listeners to come into her inner world and experience her joy, vulnerability and strength. Amador was born into a musical family, and pursuing music was never really a choice. ...