Month: October 2021

Daniel Pesca: Promontory

Pianist Daniel Pesca goes solo on this impressionist collection of a mix of interpretations of modern composers and originals. There’s some elliptical touches of Debussy on his treatment of Aaron Travers’ “Olcott Park” as well as his own spacious “Promontory…

Echoes: Lasting

Consisting of matt Dibiase/perc, Chase Kuesel/dr, Max Bessesen/reeds and Evan Levine/b, the band Echoes create an album of deep and soulful grooves. Bessesen’s alto rides over the staccato’d beat on  “Taylor” and creates sleek ripples over the big back beet…

Lady Blackbird: Black Acid Soul

Vocalist Lady Blackbird delivers messages like Nina Simone on this mix of earthy soul and jazz material. There’s a dash of bohemia with bass and drums on “Blackbird” while she gets feisty and defiant on “It’s Not That Easy”. There’s…