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Ramona Horvath: Absinthe
by Artur Moral
How could one not connect with someone who, from her debut album as a leader, Lotus Blossom (Black & Blue, 2017), demonstrated such knowledge and admiration for Billy Strayhorn's timeless compositions? Or who, in the liner notes of her new project, counts among her supporters fellow pianists of the stature of Giovanni Mirabassi, Ignasi Terraza and ...
Federico Calcagno & The Dolphians: Face the Music
by Stefano Merighi
Solida realtà del nuovo jazz italiano, Federico Calcagno ha dimostrato pienamente il suo valore sia nei gruppi diretti personalmente, che nelle collaborazioni. Tra le formazioni da lui guidate, The Dolphians brilla per una particolare fluidità esecutiva che esalta la qualità delle composizioni, alcune ispirate dal genio di Eric Dolphy. Solo l'ultima traccia, “Mandrake," è ...
Aria Accordion Trio: Oltre
by Neri Pollastri
Pensato durante la pandemia, l'Aria Accordeon Trio è una formazione borderline, che unisce la fisarmonica di Piero Mortara al basso elettrico di Roberto Puggioni e alla batteria di Gaetano Fasano, impegnati su musica originale che trae ispirazioni dal jazz, dal progressive, dal tango. Appartengono al progressive brani come “The Desert," dove protagonista è il ...
Roberto Bonati Madreperla Trio: Parfois la nuit
by Neri Pollastri
Dopo un paio di lavori orchestrali nei quali fondeva il jazz con altre tradizioni musicali, Roberto Bonati torna all'ambito più direttamente jazzistico capitanando un trio completato da due musicisti che sono spesso con lui anche in orchestra: il chitarrista Luca Perciballi e il sassofonista Gabriele Fava. L'ora abbondante di musica è suddivisa in quattordici tracce, otto ...
Brandon Sanders: Lasting Impression
by Pierre Giroux
Brandon Sanders' 2025 release, Lasting Impression, is a heartfelt reaffirmation of the core values that have shaped jazz drumming for generations. Instead of chasing novelty for its own sake, Sanders grounds the album in straightforward clarity that honours the legacy of those countless craftsmen who viewed swing as a personal responsibility. From the opening bars, he ...
Laura Ann Singh: Mean Reds
by Hrayr Attarian
Vocalist Laura Ann Singh has an adventurous spirit and a unique style. Whether interpreting Brazilian music, standards, or modern classical compositions, Singh puts her indelible mark on everything she tackles. Her ambitious debut, Mean Reds, draws inspiration from vocalist Asha Puthl and saxophonist Ornette Coleman's 1970s collaboration. The eight elegant originals eloquently express a range of ...
The Flying Horse Big Band: Unbridled
by Jack Bowers
On Unbridled, its ninth album to date, central Florida's admirable Flying Horse Big Band “meets veteran tenor saxophonist George Garzone" on four of seven numbers, starting with John Coltrane's exemplary jazz standard, “Giant Steps," arranged by the band's music director, Jeff Rupert. Garzone is showcased again on Michael Philip Mossman's handsome arrangement of Rupert's ...
Bob Schlesinger: Falling From Earth
by Joshua Weiner
Many a music project was derailed by the COVID-19 pandemic, but Colorado-based pianist, composer, and educator Bob Schlesinger's Falling From Earth (Self-Produced, 2025) has had a longer gestation and more interesting rebirth than most. With funding from the Pathways to Jazz fund, part of the Boulder County Arts Alliance, Schelsinger initially planned for his first release ...
Sofia Borges: The Unseen Pact
by Hrayr Attarian
German percussionist Sofia Borges explores unique time signatures in her work, drawing on an eclectic range of influences. Meanwhile, Argentinian saxophonist Ada Rave is a dynamic improviser. A deep sensitivity beautifully balances her bold, striking style. The stimulating The Unseen Pact is the result of Borges and Rave's poignant collaboration. It showcases a deep camaraderie and ...
Mauricio Morales and Adam Hersh: Between Dreams and Twilight
by Neil Duggan
Between Dreams and Twilight marks the first joint collaboration between Mauricio Morales and Adam Hersh. The pair became friends when Hersh gave Morales a lift home from the Continental Club in Los Angeles. Their album features nine pieces: three written by bassist Morales, three by pianist Hersh and three co-written. The duo keep excellent ...
