Jazz Articles about Michael Kanan

About Michael Kanan

Album Review

The Gabrielle Stravelli Trio: Beautiful Moons Ago

Read "Beautiful Moons Ago" reviewed by Dan Bilawsky

by Dan Bilawsky
May 29, 2024

In a world where heavily crafted narratives, thematic tie-ins and pointed productions are increasingly becoming the norm, it's a breath of fresh air to encounter a first-rate recording that's focused on music rather than messaging. Now that's not to say that vocalist Gabrielle Stravelli's longstanding trio with pianist Michael Kanan and bassist Pat O'Leary is without stories to tell. This is a seasoned outfit with plenty to say and share. But the tales these three weave together aren't grafted onto ...

Album Review

Jane Monheit: Come What May

Read "Come What May" reviewed by Richard J Salvucci

by Richard J Salvucci
August 30, 2021

Some reviews should be easy, particularly when the artist is established, celebrated, and universally esteemed. Almost anyone interested in contemporary jazz and pop singing knows Jane Monheit. Quoting SFJAZZ directly, “In 1998, Monheit was a finalist at the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz International Vocals Competition, taking second to the late Teri Thornton. She recorded twelve albums, was a GRAMMY nominee for her 2004 Sony release Taking a Chance on Love, and has worked with Terence Blanchard, Ivan Lins, Michael ...