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Ron Carter & Yotam Silberstein: Duets

by Dan Bilawsky
June 13, 2026

The concept of virtuosity is often misunderstood as an outsized display of technique. In truth though, by definition and in reality, it's about mastery. Such expertise is just as likely to be shown in measured command as it is to appear as fireworks, and this absorbing duo date is a firm reminder of that fact. Legendary bassist Ron Carter and eminent guitarist Yotam Silberstein each possess extraordinary skills and have the wisdom and experience to know when ...

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Yotam Silberstein: Standards Vol. 2

Read "Standards Vol. 2" reviewed by Pierre Giroux

by Pierre Giroux
June 2, 2025

On Standards Vol. 2 , guitarist Yotam Silberstein revisits the tradition with both reverence and invention, delivering a program of what he calls “lesser gems" -standards that have slipped through the cracks of overexposure yet hold depths still to be mined. With a lineup featuring bassist John Patitucci, drummer Billy Hart, and special guest tenor saxophonist George Coleman on one track, this album offers a thoughtful, rich journey into the overlooked corners of the jazz canon. ...

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Karrin Allyson: A Kiss for Brazil

Read "A Kiss for Brazil" reviewed by Katchie Cartwright

by Katchie Cartwright
May 10, 2024

A Kiss for Brazil is Kansas-bred Grammy-nominated singer Karrin Allyson's third release to feature Brazilian music (From Paris to Rio, Concord, 1999; Imagina, Concord, 2008), and her first to showcase Brazilian musicians: Vitor Gonçalves on piano and accordion, Rafael Barata at the drums, plus the acclaimed singer-guitarist and songwriter Rosa Passos. First-call New York-based guitarist Yotam Silberstein and bassist Harvie S complete the group. The album sprang into being spontaneously, in response to a concert Passos had scheduled in New ...

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Yotam Silberstein: Never Let Me Go

by John Chacona
April 5, 2024

In his heyday, tenor saxophonist George Coleman bulled through the changes with the single-minded muscularity of heavyweight boxer Joe Frazier bearing down on an opponent. When Big George was on, the changes didn't stand a chance. He's slowed down a bit, but like many distinguished predecessors, what Coleman has lost--or abandoned--at racehorse tempos is more than compensated by the grandeur of his playing on ballads. “Never Let Me Go" seems to be a favorite of his, and guitarist ...

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Alex Weitz: Rule of Thirds

Read "Rule of Thirds" reviewed by Jack Bowers

by Jack Bowers
May 31, 2023

Tenor saxophonist Alex Weitz's third album, Rule of Thirds, is a quartet date with guests--on seven of its nine tracks. In addition to playing tenor, Weitz wrote all but one of those numbers, Cole Porter's seductive “Love for Sale." Like many saxophonists these days, Weitz has excellent technique, which means he plays a lot of notes, and does that quite well. To his credit, he doesn't lean exclusively on that aspect of his talent, slowing the pace on several numbers ...

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Yotam Silberstein: Universos

Read "Universos" reviewed by Fiona Ord-Shrimpton

by Fiona Ord-Shrimpton
December 4, 2022

Universos is a trio album featuring Yotam Silberstein on guitar, accordionist and pianist Vitor Goncalves, with drummer Daniel Dor, plus special guests. It is a balance of Silberstein co-ordinating joyful Latin wellbeing and moderated contentment, an acknowledgment of the wonderful and exalted beings and moments that make him, and us, grateful to be alive. Never boring, Universos is accessible, erudite and easy-going and a great album to support good vibes during festivities of all kinds. As mood makers go, Universos ...

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Guitars To The Forefront

by Bob Osborne
October 6, 2022

A show with guitars at the forefront. A selection of great and varied releases celebrating the guitar in modern jazz, with fascinating new music from around the world.Playlist Show Intro 00:00 So Long Seven “Mazimhaka" from Only Elephants Know Her Name (So Long Seven Records) 00:39 Gastón de la Cruz “Aldebarán" from Constelaciones (DISCOS ICM) 05:25 Steve Knight “Suspects" from Persistance (Self Released) 13:05 Yotam Silberstein “Brooklyn Frevo" from Universos (Jazz&People) 17:43 Federico Calcagno, Javier Subatin, Francesca Remigi ...