Month: July 2016

Marquis Hill: The Way We Play

I don’t know whether or  trumpeter Marquis Hill got this album deal with Concord Records because he won the 2014 Thelonious Monk Competition, but it’s a good disc either because of it or despite it. He’s got an attractively warm…

Carol Saboya: Carolina

Unlike most Brazilian vocalists, Carol Saboya doesn’t resort to the traditional “soto voce” on this collection of tunes. She lets her tone go clear and confident with a team of Antonio Adolfo/p, Marcelo Martins/wwinds, Leo Amuedo/g, Jorge Helder/b, Rafael Barata/dr…

Luba Mason: Mixtura

Husky voiced Luba Mason takes you on a wide ranged journey on this collection of tunes. She has a core team that is directed by Felipe Founier consisting of Joel Mateo/dr, Dan Martinez/b, Rafael Rosa/g and Sara Caswell/v as well…

Mark Schuster: Mr. Cool

Mark Schuster does just about everything on this six song ep of originals. His midi, guitar and bass work cover the various rock/indie/jazz rhythms and solos, along with some strings added on “A Little Bit Shy” and extra texture from…