Jazz Articles about Kevin Hays

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Kevin Hays Awakening Quartet at The Pocket Jazz Club

by Dan Bilawsky
October 22, 2026

Pianist Kevin Hays has a gift for capturing the ineffable joys of discovery, and his Awakening Quartet frames that truth as well as any ensemble he's ever put together. Teaming with three fellow explorers/catalysts--saxophonist (and recent MacArthur “genius grant" recipient) Immanuel Wilkins,  bass heavy Matt Brewer, and drummer nonpareil Brian Blade--Hays found(ed) a band that dances on a knife's edge and delights in the possibilities within those unknowns.  Taking to the stage on October 9, 2026, at one of ...

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Alexander Claffy: Alive in Philadelphia, Vol. 1 (At Chris’ Jazz Cafe)

by Jack Bowers
May 7, 2026

Bassist Alexander Claffy, a pillar on the New York City jazz scene since 2011, returned “home" in March 2025 to record Alive in Philadelphia Vol. 1 for an enthusiastic audience at Chris' Jazz Club, on whose stage he had performed since he was a teenager in the City of Brotherly Live. He did not return alone, bringing with him an able supporting cast that included a pair of well-respected saxophonists, alto Jaleel Shaw (another Philadelphian) and tenor Seamus ...

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Kevin Hays Trio At Dolomiti Ski Jazz 2025

by Danilo Codazzi
May 22, 2025

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Hyeonseon Baek: Longing

by Troy Dostert
July 9, 2024

Any vocalist who can call upon top-shelf talent in support of their debut recording is worth hearing. Hyeonseon Baek is no exception. The South Korean singer, who has studied at Maastricht University in the Netherlands and at the New England Conservatory, has already forged the connections that should allow him to distinguish himself in the jazz world. Aided by pianist Kevin Hays, bassist Linda May Han Oh and drummer Jochen Rueckert, along with a few guest tracks from tenor saxophonist ...

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Meg Okura & Kevin Hays: Lingering

by Neil Duggan
May 14, 2024

Jazz albums that feature violin-piano duets are uncommon. With two instruments, the musicians need to synchronise at a deep level and if successful, they can elevate their performance and the listening experience from good to great. To achieve this they need to be receptive to every move the other makes. Each musician needs to be adept at quickly adopting a harmony or creating a counter melody. Those traits are fully exposed here, as no overdubs, filters or effects were used ...

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Kevin Hays & Lionel Loueke: Feuilles-O

by Geno Thackara
March 10, 2023

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Justin Page: Lost and Found

by Kyle Simpler
March 30, 2021

All too often in life, people find themselves reminiscing about their past accomplishments, only wishing they could go back in time to pick up where they left off. Unfortunately, many never get the opportunity to try again. New York-based drummer Justin Page, however, is an exception. The album, Lost And Found, is an excellent comeback for this talented artist. Page was something of a child prodigy who became active in the jazz scene from an early age. He ...