Unique innovative classical jazz Quinsin Nachoff, Mark Helias, Dan Weiss – Stars and Constellations
Unique innovative classical jazz Quinsin Nachoff, Mark Helias, Dan Weiss - STARS AND CONSTELLATIONS: It's been quite a while since I reviewed this group...
Hallmark improvised jazz Shawn Maxwell – J Town Suite
Hallmark improvised jazz Shawn Maxwell - J TOWN SUITE: Shawn has been reviewed frequently in our pages, most recently on his "Music In My...
Thrilling off-the-cuff improvisation Anthony Fung – Fo(u)rth
Thrilling off-the-cuff improvisation Anthony Fung - FO(U)RTH: Drummer Anthony Fung has put together a very dynamic album, featuring thrilling off-the-cuff improvisation that you will...
Unique solo acoustic bass Pascal Lovergne – Palace Sessions
Unique solo acoustic bass Pascal Lovergne - PALACE SESSIONS: This is my first occasion to enjoy the unique solo acoustic bass work that Pascal...
Exciting freshly minted jazz Chien Chien Lu – Built-in System (Live from New York)
Exciting freshly minted jazz Chien Chien Lu - BUILT-IN SYSTEM (LIVE FROM NEW YORK): If you're looking for the very best in exciting, freshly...
Beautiful unparalleled creativity Kirsten Agresta Copely – Aquamarine post-release review
Beautiful unparalleled creativity Kirsten Agresta Copely - AQUAMARINE: I've been a fan of Kirsten's music ever since I reviewed her "Around The Sun" album...
Heartfelt diversity in music Debbie Spring – Tocamos post-release review
Heartfelt diversity in music Debbie Spring - TOCAMOS: Tocamos means "we play", and Debbie's 17 July, 2023 release, most assuredly is the kind of...
Inner World landscapes Gary Schmidt – Afterthoughts new release review
Inner World landscapes Gary Schmidt – AFTERTHOUGHTS: I’ve been reviewing Gary’s wonderful piano compositions since at least 2018 (Even For A Moment), and find...
Freaky fusion flows Brian Kastan, Rachel Z Hakim, Peter O’Brien – Atmospheric Grooves
Freaky fusion flows Brian Kastan, Rachel Z Hakim, Peter O'Brien - ATMOSPHERIC GROOVES: There's no doubt in my mind that if you love improvised...
In The Spirit of Zawinul David Helbock – Austrian Syndicate pre-release review
In The Spirit of Zawinul David Helbock - AUSTRIAN SYNDICATE: I was more than ecstatic when I spun the first few bars of the...