The latest release by CarbonWorks’ Vanishing Act, is a mind-provoking animation musical that emphasizes the conflict between man’s dominion of nature versus domination of it. The accompanying music more than stands up on its own, with the dramatic strings supplied by…
Author: George W. Harris
Stacey Kent: Under Paris Skies
The album is due out in October, but the first single release from Stacey Kent’s USummer Me, Winter Me has a rich swinging bohemian feel. Her voice is a mix of Annie Ross and Blossom Dearie, flexible yet expressive, gliding…
Javier Rosario Trio V2: Yes!
I first heard guitarist Javier Rosario a couple of years ago on his first trio album, and was impressed by his unique mix of metal and concise swing. This latest album of his, in a trio setting (co-produced with drummer…
Robert Edwards: Upswing
NYC based-trombonist Robert Edwards brags in brass with trumpeter Joe Magnarelli and a rhythm team of Mike Karn/b, Aaron Kimmel/dr and Adam Birnbaum/dr for a bopping collection of originals and covers. Edwards has an alluringly optimistic tone that boasts a…
Paulo Almeida: Oferenda
Brazilian drummer Paulo Almeida mixes worlds and styles in this richly textured album with a heartfelt melding of sounds and voices. He brings together a core team of Lorenzo Vitolo/p-synth, Devin Daniels/as, Oscar Latorre/tp, Thiago Alves/b as well as guests…
Catalina’s 37th Anniversary New Sign Reveal 09.12.23
As Master of Ceremonies, Dave Damiani told stories of various jazz greats he’d seen through the decades, peppered between crooning standards and interviewing the likes of producer Chris Isaacson and Catalina herself. “This is my family,” Catalina confessed as she…
****RINGER OF THE WEEK**** Quartet San Francisco-Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band & Take 6: Raymond Scott Reimagined
If you’ve ever watched Saturday mornings cartoons as a kid, you must be familiar with the sounds and music of Raymond Scott (1908-1994) who composed tons of wild and zany music for Looney Tunes, Merry Melodies, and even things like…
Bobby Falk Group: Coming to Fruition
Drummer Bobby Falk creates a soul jazz feel on this album with Aaron Irwinsky/ts-ss, Chris Borin/tp-fh, Craig Wagner/g, Jeff Furgo/p-key, Jeff Plant/eb and guests Derek Siebert/ts and Wade Honey/p. Most of the time, the album has a Joe Sample feel…
Pistol Pete Wearn: A Collection of Blues, Ballads & Barnstormers
You won’t believe that this music of Americana comes from a singer/songwriter from England, but it’s true. Pete Wearn plays guitars, harmonica, kazoo and other things from grandpa’s attic along with Olly Parry/vi, Duncan Wilcox/b and Phil Bronchtein/pstg. There are…
Harold Lopez-Nussa: Timba A La Americana
Produced by Snarky Puppy’s Michael League, Harold Lopez-Nussa’s Blue Note debut is an exciting mix of intricate jazz and traditional sounds. The team of Gregoire Maret/harm, Luques Curtis/b, Barbaro Crespo/cong and Ray Lopez-Nussa/dr create a formidable unit to handle the…