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Troy Roberts

Embracing his love for a vast variety of stylistic genres, two-time GRAMMY nominated saxophonist, Troy Roberts is quickly becoming one of the most widely recorded touring artists of his time. As a go-to first call saxophonist, his name adorns several essential recordings ranging from the legendary Joey DeFrancesco to the iconic Van Morrison to the quintessential Jeff "Tain" Watts, to the tireless Orrin Evans Captain Black Big Band, to the critically acclaimed Kurt Elling, to the breathtaking Veronica Swift, including numerous other jazz veterans, and newcomers considered tastemakers of their generation.

Album

Small Things

Label: Shifting Paradigm Records
Released: 2025
Track listing: Trams; small things; Mr. M; Smoke Gets in Your Eyes; Hey, It's Me You're Talking To; Background Noise; The Duke; Everything I Love; Sophia's Waltz.

Album

The River

Label: Self Produced
Released: 2025
Track listing: The River (Opening); Dance on the Wire; Against the Current; Carmen Elena; Ambar; Ambar’s Courage; The River Between Us.

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Video

Troy Roberts | Saxophone Mastery Live

Featuring the music of Troy Roberts
Duration: 03:09

Dive into this electrifying highlight featuring three-time GRAMMY-nominated saxophonist Troy Roberts, a jazz powerhouse known for his unmatched versatility, explosive live energy, and masterful command of the saxophone. From touring with Joey DeFrancesco and Van Morrison to fronting his acclaimed NU-JIVE project, Roberts continues to reshape the landscape of contemporary jazz. In this video, check out his ripping improvisation with Pat Bianchi’s organ trio.
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Article: Album Review

Silvano Monasterios: The River

Read "The River" reviewed by Jack Bowers


To enhance his musical excursion along The River, composer, arranger and pianist Silvano Monasterios invited eight talented companions on board to share the ride. He did not make it easy for them. As envisioned by Monasterios, this river is by turns placid or turbulent, sparse or overflowing--but invariably tricky to navigate and tame. ...

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Article: Album Review

Lucas Apostoleris: It's Been Good

Read "It's Been Good" reviewed by Edward Blanco


Producing his third album as leader, Miami-based drummer Lucas Apostoleris delivers an engaging musical statement with the modern and contemporary jazz music of It's Been Good. On an album of all original compositions from the leader, Apostoleris demonstrates his abundant talents as a writer, providing creative and exciting musical moments throughout the session. This musician just ...

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Article: Album Review

Jackson Potter: small things

Read "small things" reviewed by Kyle Simpler


When musicians who are both skilled at their craft and passionate about what they play come together, it translates clearly into their music. Such is the case with Jackson Potter's sophomore release, Small Things. This is an engaging and well-crafted collection that highlights his compositional skills along with his fluency in contemporary jazz guitar. With a ...

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Article: Album Review

Robby Ameen: Live at the Poster Museum

Read "Live at the Poster Museum" reviewed by Jack Bowers


Unlike some drummer-led albums, wherein it is hard to determine who is actually piloting the ship, there are no doubts about who is in charge on Live at the Poster Museum--and that would be none other than Robby Ameen whose sharp and forceful timekeeping enlivens the heart and soul of every number, lending them a sizable ...

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Article: Album Review

Jackson Potter: small things

Read "small things" reviewed by Dan Bilawsky


Grandiose gestures are well and good, but it's actually the small things, both independent and aggregated, that often prove most impactful. Those micro events or occurrences can lead to serious matters or link together to create an incredibly meaningful web of wonders at the macro level. That's a fact that Jackson Potter most certainly recognizes. For ...

Album

Live at the Poster Museum

Label: Origin Records
Released: 2024
Track listing: Fast Eye; Una Muy Anita; 2's & 3's; Oleo; Mixology; Lucia's Wawa; Swiftboating.


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