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Album

Indivisible

Label: Self Produced
Released: 2019
Track listing: Blues for Youse; (Givin’ the People) What We Want; Indian Summer; Belgrade Booty Call; Gratitude; Gritty Greens; The Murfreesboro Waltz; A Beastly Beauty; Salamander; Buxom Biali

Album

Alegria

By Samuel Torres

Label: Self Produced
Released: 2019
Track listing: Salsa, Jazz Y Choke; The Strength to love; Barretto Power; Preuldio a un Abrazo; Little Grasshopper; Bolero Para Raquel; Alegria; Anga.

Article: Album Review

Samuel Torres: Alegria

by Dan Bilawsky
December 2, 2019

After delivering a politically-pointed statement in the form of Forced Displacement (Zoho Music, 2015), Colombian percussionist Samuel Torres most certainly could've doubled-down in that direction. There's no shortage of political turmoil across the globe these days, so that move would've been completely understandable. But, as Torres clearly understands, there's something to be said for the power ...

Article: Album Review

Helen Sung: Sung with Words

Read "Sung with Words" reviewed by Angelo Leonardi

by Angelo Leonardi
October 2, 2019

Solidamente collocata in area mainstream dagli anni del suo esordio, agli inizi del millennio, la texana Helen Sung s'è fatta apprezzare per il brillante pianismo e la guida di vivaci formazioni con eccellenti partner. L'estetica di fondo del nuovo disco non è diversa dai lavori precedenti ma aggiunge un'interessante relazione con la poesia, ispirata ...

Article: Album Review

James Austin, Jr: Songs in the Key of Wonder

Read "Songs in the Key of Wonder" reviewed by Geannine Reid

by Geannine Reid
December 12, 2018

Hailing from the windy city of Chicago, James Austin, Jr. has established himself as an accomplished pianist and bandleader. He honed his craft under the tutelage of a number of legendary musicians, including extensive study with renowned jazz educator Barry Harris, receiving numerous accolades and awards along the way, including the honor of being selected as ...

Article: SoCal Jazz

Leni Stern: Finally The Fame Has Come

by Jim Worsley
February 9, 2018

Leni Stern has long been a triumphant voice of inspiration. The truth and steadfast beauty of her lyrics and music has touched many hearts around the world. Recognition is a slippery slope, especially when one is not seeking or prioritizing it. Stern has stayed true to her roots and focused her impressive compositions, vocals, ...

Album

Astoria Roots Live

By Filtron M

Label: True Groove
Released: 2017
Track listing: 1) New Year's Labyrinth/Stages - 2) Organic Crimes - 3) Merce - 4) Auto Jam - 5) Label La Belle - 6) Launching - 7) Solar Cycle

Album

Astoria Roots Live

By Filtron M

Label: True Groove
Released: 2017
Track listing: New Year's Labyrinth/Stages - Organic Crimes - Merce - Auto Jam - Label La Belle - Launching - Solar Cycle

Article: Interview

Jack Wilkins: Playing What He's Preaching

by Rob Rosenblum
December 29, 2016

Some time in 1975 a box of records from the Mainstream label was dropped by my front door. I picked it up and began to open it with a mix of excitement and dread of having to face writing more record reviews. I saw an LP titled Windows with an unfamiliar cast of characters and put ...

Article: Album Review

Afro Bop Alliance Big Band: Revelation

Read "Revelation" reviewed by Jack Bowers

by Jack Bowers
August 16, 2016

Revelation is the sixth recording by drummer Joe McCarthy's sixteen-year-old Afro Bop Alliance (the last three by the big band after three by smaller incarnations), the first that has come this way for review. As McCarthy's stalwart ensemble is based in the Washington, D.C. area, the supposition is that a number of topnotch armed services musicians ...