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Richard Peña: The Latin Side of Jazz Guitar
by Edward Blanco
Presenting his fifth album as leader, Puerto Rican jazz guitarist Richard Peña unveils The Latin Side of Jazz Guitar, continuing his personal exploration of Afro-Caribbean rhythms, leading a quintet of stellar musicians documenting an eight-piece swinging set of light Latin-styled sounds. Considered one of the leading new generations of jazz musicians in Puerto Rico, Peña's intricate style blends the traditional harmonies of Latin music with the more modern colors of post-bop and fusion forging his own unique take on the ...
Continue ReadingRoy McGrath, Peter Bernstein, Warren Wolf, Vanisha Gould and more
by Benjamin Boddie
Today's Music--Right Now! Fantastic music by Roy McGrath, Peter Bernstein, Warren Wolf, John Fedchock, Vanisha Gould, Christian Sands, Brandon Sanders, Diane Marino, Rahsaan Barber, Eric Jacobson, Jeff Rupert, Steve Davis, Sarah Hanahan, Jazzmeia Horn, Brian Lynch, Ilya Osachuk, Josie Falbo, Leslie Pintchik, Matt Booth, Joel Frahm and more. Playlist Roy McGrath “Monkody" from Entre Amigos (Roy McGrath) 00:00 Peter Bernstein “Ditty For Dewey" from Better Angels (Smoke Sessions) 07:30 Warren Wolf “I See You Baby, Looking At Me" ...
Continue ReadingConstantine Alexander: Firetet
by Jack Bowers
On his debut recording, Firetet, Chicago-based trumpeter Constantine Alexander pays tribute to Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers, the late great Clifford Brown and modern-day disciples Nicholas Payton and Sean Jones. Alexander does not do so by imitating anyone--that would be fruitless--but the swinging spirit of Blakey, Brown and the present-day artists already noted is ever- present on what is basically a bop-centered studio session reminiscent of the classic Blue Note and Prestige albums from the '50s and '60s. ...
Continue ReadingRoy McGrath: Remembranzas
by Edward Blanco
Honoring special memories of the past, Chicago-based Puerto Rico-born tenor saxophonist Roy Mcgrath presents a light Latin-styled session on Remembranzas, featuring eight new compositions, including a special tribute to Puerto Rican poet Julia de Burgos. A fixture in Chicago's music scene, Mcgrath has led various groups performing jazz, funk, Latin and Salsa. While the leader is firmly established in the jazz scene as a traditional musician, he draws on his Latin heritage for this recording. As ...
Continue ReadingRoy McGrath Quartet: Martha
by James Nadal
In music as well as life, to succeed one must often take chances, jazz is undoubtedly filled with risk takers which were essential in determining this music. The saxophone for Roy McGrath has taken him on a remarkable journey since leaving his home in Puerto Rico to seek his musical passion. It wound through many years studying and gigging in Boston, and New Orleans, ending up in Chicago with further education and performing opportunities. Leading an inspiring quartet, he ventured ...
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