Category: Ringer of the Week

Creative interpretations of standards are produced by vocalist Susan Krebs, as she surrounds herself in a pastoral garden with Rich Eames/p, Rob Lockart/wwinds, Scott Breadman/perc and Luis Mascaro/violin. Her voice has a cheerful, parloresque wisp to it, and she makes…

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The casual and relaxed VFW feel that Charles Lloyd and Reuben Rogers/b, Bill Frisell/g, Greg Leisz/stg and Eric Harland/dr created on their first album got just a tad deeper with Lucinda Williams contributing earthy vocals on a handful of the…

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Two artists at the top of their fields, clarinetist Anat Cohen and pianist Fred Hersch, somehow create a concert that is stronger than their individual parts, which is saying something. Recorded at the Healdsburg Jazz Festival on June 11, 2016,…

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While being on some of the most important albums by the likes of Herbie Hancock and Billy Harper, trumpeter Eddie Henderson has lived below the radar of name recognition, which is a pity as this most recent album  has the…

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Guitarist Vinny Raniolo is better known for his collaborations with fellow six stringers Frank Vignola and Tommy Emmanuel, but once in a while he goes out on his own, with this duet album with bassist Elias Bailey, gorgeously displaying his…

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Think about it; who else besides Fred Hersch consistently puts out strong and creative albums? His canon ranges from solo to trio to live stage, and his style is completely is own, with that rare “one note and you know”…

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Drummer extraordinaire Steve Gadd brings his working team of Walter Fowler/tp-fh, Kevin Hays/key, Jimmy Johnson/b, Michael Landau/g and guest son Duke Gadd/g-perc for a collection of tunes that musically reflects his center of gravity, namely fusion jazz with soul. Gadd’s…

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The usual progression of jazz piano goes along the lines of beginning with Fats Waller stride to Earl Hines right hand “trumpet” soloing to Teddy Wilson’s swinging digital prowess, leading the way to the bebopping fast left hand of Bud…

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Whoever came up with this idea deserves a special place in music heaven. Van Morrison, known for material ranging from pub rockers like “Jackie Wilson Said” to mystical musings, teams up with Hammond B3 legend Joey DeFrancesco and his team…

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Vocalist and percussionist Brenda Navarrete brings all facets of Cuban music together on this richly rewarding album. From tribal villages to city streets, Navarrete creates authentic and riveting material that reaches the heart, soul, viscera and feet. Tribal choruses and…

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