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Renner, Azymuth, Claudio Scolari Project, Kristen R. Bromley Quartet

by Cheryl K.
July 3, 2025

During this week's two-hour program of Jazz and improvised music, selections from new releases by the trio Renner, the Atlantic Jazz Collective, the Brazilian Jazz-Funk group Azymuth, the Claudio Scolari Project, guitarist Kristen R. Bromley, and drummer Gustavo Cortinas.Playlist Johnny Hartman “I Just Dropped By to Say Hello" from I Just Dropped By to Say Hello (Impulse!) 4:06 Ellie Martin “Shattered Shadow" from Morning Glories (Ellie Martin) 4:23 Maja Babyszka, Gilad Atzmon, Nikos Sidirokastritis “Peace Has Prevailed" from ...

Album Review

Kristen R. Bromley Quartet: Wes 101

by Jack Bowers
June 13, 2025

Guitarist Kristen Bromley does not try to hide her admiration for an illustrious predecessor, the late great Wes Montgomery. Indeed, that respect is the central theme on Wes 101, Bromley's seventh recording as leader and/or soloist. She and her quartet embrace eight of her charming and luminous compositions, several of which were inspired by tunes that Montgomery either wrote or performed. Bromley replaces the usual piano with organist Melanie Shore, which is a definite plus, as are ...