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Rivkah Ross: Dare to Hope
by Paul Rauch
Rivkah Ross is a Portland, Oregon-based drummer and composer who has made her way professionally as a side musician in a variety of styles for a variety of leaders. Her debut recording, Dare to Hope (2024), is in her words, “ A singular artistic statement that shows a path to new territory." The album's liner notes refer to acceptance, resilience, and the “unwavering human spirit," as prime instigators of this effort to produce original works as an artist and bandleader. ...
Continue ReadingMyra Brownbridge: The Voyage Out
by Konstantin N. Rega
First albums are not the end-all-be-all, but they certainly count for something. London bassist Myra Brownbridge crafts a strong debut that shows a younger musician with spirit and intuition. The Voyage Out delivers softer melodies that still have a groove to them. With guitarist Tom Ollendorff, George Garford on alto sax and Matthew Holmes on drums, the quartet plays together with ease. Striking the right balance between instrumental solos, providing a clear tune to follow and a variety in compositional ...
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