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Keyboardist Stefan Oberthaler explores creative possibilities of Nu Jazz on latest release
The creative possibilities of jazz are still being explored. That Stefan Oberthaler should name his new album Journey Man has a deeper meaning. As a musician, Oberthaler is an adventurer, one who is fearless in stitching together old and new elements of jazz for experiments in reinventing pop music for the 21st century. It's a seemingly ...
Trumpeter Kennan Goodman Shines On New Album With Forward-thinking Vision
There are two key ingredients that elevate North Carolina-based jazz artist Kennan Goodman from his peers, and they actually form the title of one of his finest compositions: “Light and Love." Light represents the forward-thinking vision that illuminates Goodman's most adventurous pieces, and love is the passion that fuels all of his performances. On his new ...
Confessional romantic laments on Kit Holmes' new album wrapped in '70s pop sensibilities
The piano-based melodies of singer/songwriter Kit Holmes may suggest Norah Jones, but the confessional, introspective romantic laments on her new record Return to Love are wrapped in an unmistakable '70s pop sensibility that actually echoes more Carole King's Tapestry. Nearly every track on Return to Love could have been played on AM radio back in the ...
Trio of Blackman, Murray, Russo delivers rambunctious energy on new CD
For all the rambunctious energy that Blackman, Murray, Russo are capable of generating on their new album Turning Point, it's their most quiet moment that truly leaves a lingering spell. Tucked away at the end of the record, “The Yearning" reflects the pensive atmosphere of winter as Blackman's piano caresses like the icy kiss of falling ...
German band Gordon Blue remodels classic rock staples into solid jazz songs
Classic rock is new again. To the German band Gordon Blue, the FM radio staples of the '70s still have life in them. However, don't expect the group to unleash Led Zeppelin's “Whole Lotta Love" with the stadium-blasting power metal of the 1970 original. Instead, Gordon Blue remodels it as chilled-out piano jazz. Guitar purists may ...
Tastefulness and classiness of guitarist George J. Gilliam's new album lifts the spirit
The album title refers to guitarist George J. Gilliam's gentle touch. The playing on Gilliam's new album Steppin Lightly defines smooth; the icy coolness in which he handles his guitar delivers a spellbinding effect that doesn't fade even when the record has stopped playing. Clearly this was an album produced with not only a sense of ...
Second album from Mike Stockbridge solidifies reputation as one of East Coast's most promising guitarists
Just two albums into his recording career and Mike Stockbridge is solidifying his reputation as one of the East Coast's most promising jazz guitarists. Stockbridge's second effort, Ama, jolts the imagination with his inventive and compelling playing. Stockbridge released his self-titled debut in 2009; two years later, Ama finds Stockbridge gaining confidence and focus, creating a ...
An interview with guitarist Ray Ferretti
Guitarist Ray Ferretti lives in that twilight zone between progressive rock and jazz. It's a balance that isn't always executed with such precision and melody as Ferretti achieves on his new album, Leaf Juice. Quite the contrary, too many musicians fuse together those elements in a self-gratifying way; the result is often a record that quenches ...
Spiritual teachings guide new album from pianist Kenneth Grice
The Word of God is heard through the keyboards of Kenneth Grice, whose sleek, incandescent instrumentals convey spiritual depth on his new album, The Victory. Both the album title and the names of the songs are rooted in religious faith; minus lyrics it is Grice's emotionally uplifting melodies that reflect his Gospel background. But this is ...
Brooklyn-based Ben Azar showcases guitar prowess on new CD
The music of Brooklyn, NY-based Ben Azar is alive. It breathes, moves, and even changes shape. These are guitar instrumentals that never sit still and because of that his latest album, Organized Memories, doesn't lose its freshness even after repeated spins. It always reveals something new with each listen. The opening title track immediately establishes Azar's ...
