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John Lee

After graduating from Berklee College of Music in 2016 South Korea born John Lee established himself as a prominent multi-instrumentalist in Vancouver making his debut album The Artist. He is a distinguished force in the jazz world introducing his dynamic compositions, and arrangements to a global audience. The 32 year old bass player sets a tone for further profound expression to come.  

Meg Okura and Pan-Asian Chamber Jazz Ensemble at The Jazz Gallery

by Max Kutner
March 5, 2026

Meg Okura and Pan-Asian Chamber Jazz Ensemble The Jazz Gallery New York, NY February 19, 2026 Freewheeling, versatile, and razor sharp, Meg Okura brought her Pan Asian Chamber Jazz Ensemble to The Jazz Gallery on Thursday, February 19th in support of both the group's newly released fifth album Isaiah and the 20th anniversary of ...

You Don't Know Jack!

By Brian Charette

Label: Cellar Music Group
Released: 2025
Track listing: Early America; The Jolly Black Giant; You Don't Know Jack!; 6:30 In The Morning; Microcosmic Orbit; Have You Met Joan?; Why'd You Have To Go And Lie To Me Boy; I Like A Big Schnazolle.

Tippin'

By Carl Allen

Label: Cellar Music Group
Released: 2025
Track listing: Parker's Mood; Happy Times; A Modern Story; Hidden Agenda; Alte Ego; The Inchworm; L's Bop; Song for Abdullah; Roy's Joy; James; They Say It's Wonderful; Put On a Happy Face.

Cory Weeds Meets Jerry Weldon

By Cory Weeds

Label: Cellar Music Group
Released: 2025
Track listing: Hey Lock !; Princess; Toyh; Olé; Just As Though You Were Here; Lady Be Good; I Had The Craziest Dream; One Flight Down; 323 Shuter.

Cory Weeds: Cory Weeds Meets Jerry Weldon

by Jack Bowers
August 14, 2025

A proper response to the statement Cory Weeds Meets Jerry Weldon could well be “it's about time!" Although widely separated geographically--Weeds is Canadian, Weldon a native New Yorker--these masters of the tenor saxophone have been brightening stages and delighting audiences at venues in the U.S. and around the world for decades. And even though they have ...

Corey Weeds: Cory Weeds Meets Jerry Weldon

by Pierre Giroux
August 1, 2025

Tenor saxophone battles are a rich tradition in jazz, dating back to the vibrant days of Gene Ammons and Dexter Gordon and especially the fiery partnership of Eddie Davis and Johnny Griffin. With Cory Weeds Meets Jerry Weldon, the torch is passed with style, swagger, and an infectious swing. Weeds, the Canadian impresario and saxophonist, teams ...

Sharel Cassity: In the Spirit

by Katchie Cartwright
May 19, 2025

Even on an old familiar tune like Charlie Chaplin's “Smile" (1936), it is clear from note one that Sharel Cassity is a child of Bird, an altoist in the modernist tradition of Charlie Parker. Her first influence was actually her biological father, an organist, with whom she shared the stage in New Orleans at age 11, ...

Carl Allen: Tippin'

by Pierre Giroux
February 19, 2025

Drummer Carl Allen's release Tippin' is an opportune occasion, as it is Allen's first album as a leader in over twenty years. For this storytelling experience, Allen brought together two luminaries of modern jazz: the internationally renowned bassist Christian McBride and the phenomenal horn player Chris Potter. The trio created a cohesive and compelling narrative, resulting ...

Brian Charette: You Don't Know Jack!

by Pierre Giroux
February 2, 2025

Brian Charette's release You Don't Know Jack! is a heartfelt acknowledgement of the influence of the legendary organist Jack McDuff upon his career. This began unknowingly when Charette purchased his first Hammond B3 and learned it once belonged to McDuff. In this spirited endeavour, Charette has enlisted several bold-name players, including tenor saxophonist Cory Weeds, guitarist ...