Ian Rashkin March 26, 2024March 26, 2024 0 Comments

LaFayette Gilchrist’s New Album Undaunted – Familiar but Fresh and New.

For fans of his groovy, rhythm-oriented jazz, Lafayette Gilchrist’s latest album Undaunted is a welcome addition to a growing catalog of great, diggable music by one of Baltimore’s most recognizable pianists. For non-fans, what’s the hold-up? Time to get on board! | Read more>> Read More

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Jackie Oldham March 26, 2024March 26, 2024 0 Comments

John Lamkin II’s New Album Will Keep You Movin’ ‘n Groovin’ the Lamkin Way

With his latest release, Movin,’ the venerable John Lamkin II, with The Favorites Jazz Quintet, starts out swinging and never stops! The tempos, styles, and moods of the ten songs on this record range from fast to slow, ebullient to mournful, but the central theme, as Dr. | Read more>> Read More

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Eric Byrd December 29, 2023December 29, 2023 0 Comments Hannah Mayer, Stephen Sondheim

Hannah Mayer and Friends Play Sondheim

Young creatives nowadays march to a different drumbeat. They are fairly well experienced despite their age, and they find alternative pathways to get their art out to a public that is looking for non-traditional approaches to jazz. They are dynamic, thoughtful, and fearless in many formative ways. | Read more>> Read More

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Jackie Oldham December 29, 2023December 29, 2023 0 Comments Enayet Hossain, Greg Hatza, Hands Entwined, Indian jazz fusion

With Their New Album “Hands Entwined,” Greg Hatza and Enayet Hossain Let Their Fingers Do the Talking

How often does anyone really think about their hands? They are such an indelible part of the human body, with so many functions, ranging from touching and grasping the objects of our everyday lives, to enhancing our communications via gestures, to artistic expressions that help us make sense of our world. | Read more>> Read More

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Michael Friedman December 11, 2023December 6, 2023 0 Comments Joshua Espinoza

Joshua Espinoza’s New Album: Songs From Yesterday

Pianist Joshua Espinoza’s second album demonstrates once again that he is a remarkably original and creative musician. What I find most striking about his playing is that unlike too many young jazz musicians, he is not devoted to playing fast and loud. | Read more>> Read More

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LaFayette Gilchrist’s New Album Undaunted – Familiar but Fresh and New.

John Lamkin II’s New Album Will Keep You Movin’ ‘n Groovin’ the Lamkin Way

Hannah Mayer and Friends Play Sondheim

With Their New Album “Hands Entwined,” Greg Hatza and Enayet Hossain Let Their Fingers Do the Talking

Joshua Espinoza’s New Album: Songs From Yesterday

Monarque After Dark

Speak No Evil Quintet

Piano Jazz at Tagliata

George F. Spicka: Pianist / Composer

Brian Simpson