Month: June 2021

Paul Bedal: Cerulean Stars

Pianist Paul Bedal leads a quartet with alto saxist Nick Mazzarella, bassist Matt Ulery and drdummer Charles Rumback through seven impressionistic originals. His classical touch is nimble around Mazzarella’s Jackie McLean’d sax on the title piece and is genteel with…

Marques Carroll: The Ancestor’s Call 

Trumpeter Marques Carroll creates an album with a musical story about his African-American ancestors, taking us on a rich but not preachy journey. With Brent Griffin/as, Amr Fahmyy/p-oud, Christian Dillingham/b, Greg Art/dr and guests Victor Garcia/cong, Alex Wasily/tb and Sharon…

Rodrigo Y Gabriela: Oblivion

The guitar team of Rodrigo and Gabriela continue to stretch their musical boundaries, delivering modern jazz and classic tango on this three song ep, getting ready finally for a tour for waiting ears. Last time out, the two thrilled audiences…

Steven Feifke Big Band: Kinetic

Pianist Steven Feifke leads a swinging big band with tunes and arrangements on this enjoyable releases. The 16 piece band includes the cooing voice of Veronica Swift riding the reeds on “Until the Real Thing Comes Along” and sauntering to…