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Naomi Moon Siegel: Jeannine's Joy

By Scott Lichtman
February 18, 2025
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When is the last time you heard an enthralling, pulsing jazz feel generated by a trombone-led horn section, a talking drum, cowbell, synth, an ethereal/African electric guitar, violin and rhythm section? For trombonist, composer and band leader Naomi Moon Siegel, such a blend of modern swing and world music sub-genres is her modus operandi. Siegel's vibe can best be described as "fluid;" for example, she opens with a mellow horn cadence in the studio version of "Jeannine's Joy," but swaps in a percussion solo on her YouTube live version, making the renditions feel like different songs. Her compositions have matured over several albums, with the pieces on Shatter The Glass Sanctuary (Slow and Steady Records, 2024) being especially captivating.

Contact Scott Lichtman on All About Jazz.
Jazz/fusion keyboardist & autograph collector in Stamford CT.

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