Carl Leukaufe: Warrior
Warrior status identifies the doer, the defender of the flame on the local scene. The warrior’s skills and deeds may be recommended by peers near … Read More “Carl Leukaufe: Warrior”
Albums
We publish a new album review every day so you can stay up on the latest jazz releases.
Fred Hersch: Plays Rodgers and Hammerstein
Fred Hersch has absorbed the whole history of jazz piano, starting with ragtime, running up to the present. Of course, he’s hardly the first person … Read More “Fred Hersch: Plays Rodgers and Hammerstein”
Jodie Christian: Front Line
For his third Delmark date, Chicago pianist Christian has hired a front line of big band veterans-alto saxophonist Norris Turney, tenor saxophonist Eddie Johnson, and … Read More “Jodie Christian: Front Line”
James Van Buren and Teddy Edwards: Live at Vartan Jazz
Singer James Van Buren’s timbre and style reflect close study of the Eddie Jefferson oeuvre. Titles include Richie Cole’s tribute, “Eddie Jefferson,” and “Things Are … Read More “James Van Buren and Teddy Edwards: Live at Vartan Jazz”
Jessica Williams: The Victoria Concert
This solo performance, recorded before a live audience in British Columbia in 1995, is replete with evidence of Williams’ mastery of style and execution. The … Read More “Jessica Williams: The Victoria Concert”
Andy Laverne and John Abercrombie: Where We Were
Pianist Andy LaVerne and guitarist Abercrombie have been performing duos since their student days in Boston during the late 1960s. Here, we catch the latest … Read More “Andy Laverne and John Abercrombie: Where We Were”
Karrin Allyson: Collage
Allyson, who lives in Kansas City, is a hard-working singer who is good at a lot of things. On “It Could Happen To You”/”Fried Bananas,” … Read More “Karrin Allyson: Collage”
Mitch Seidman: Ants In a Trance
Guitarist Seidman has a streak of playful curiosity in him which piques him to explore unusual combinations and ruminative material. He assembles an oddly resonant … Read More “Mitch Seidman: Ants In a Trance”
John Stetch: Stetching Out
For just a spurt of the new blood with which John Stetch infuses jazz piano, connect with his rendition of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “Surrey With … Read More “John Stetch: Stetching Out”
