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Behind and Between the Notes: The Inside Scoop at JazzMasterSavvy
If you ever wanted to see how the masters learned jazz and found their voice, there’s tons of material online to do that. Rare is the in-depth, enlightening interview that imparts nuggets of specific practical wisdom with directness, humor and a lot of heart. The real stories-behind-the-stories of how to learn and grow in jazz.... Continue Reading →
From a Smoky Jazz Club to a Smoldering Romance – “Athena’s Piano” by Allen Johnson
When a music lover reads a book about music, they want to be able to feel the bass in their bones, hear the trumpet wail in all its tinny glory and absorb the hot vibes pulsing off sax, all to a sassy and brassy vocalist. Add in time-tripping and you have an idea of the... Continue Reading →
VALENTINO MALTOS Stirs Up a Hot-’n’-Smooth Concoction in “ButterScotch”
It starts with a succulent flourish and the sax taking the lead into smooth feel-goodness and he’s done it: Valentino Maltos launches into the new single “ButterScotch.” Hearkening to the R&B he loved as a youngster and his long history with the sax, Maltos brings in harmonizing vocals and a deeply polished bass sound for... Continue Reading →
An Exquisite Journey Held in His Hands: “Castelfidardo” from Jonny Kerry
Releasing December 17, the new CD "Castelfidardo" by jazz accordionist Jonny Kerry is more than what you think, no matter what you’ve heard from the instrument thus far. (The title refers to the Italian town where accordions are famously crafted.) In Kerry’s capable and loving hands, the accordion sings with joy for life whether paired... Continue Reading →
Voicing a Story with Anna Winthrop
The tease of releasing songs one at a time rather than dropping a whole body of work in one album is easily forgiven when you realize that a sublime three minutes will do…for now. “All of Me” is the first single to be let out into the wide world for songwriter/vocalist/pianist Anna Winthrop as part... Continue Reading →
Daunting Swerve & Style: Benny “Saxable” Rubin Jr.
As versatile on the classics (“Darn that Dream”) as on original material (“Flint Water Crisis”), Benny “Saxable” Rubin Jr. leads with precision and clarity. He has the chops and guts for unexpected changes like a Monk disciple and has definitely empowered his ensemble to embrace their creativity too. Inspired by social unrest and the quest... Continue Reading →
Tonally Lush, Warm, and Wide – Music from Roxy Coss
A command of tone, key, breath and flow defines saxophone musician Roxy Coss. A thick yet easy bebop lassos the listener from the first beat on “Don’t Cross the Coss,” one of an armful of songs on the new CD titled “Quintet.” A smart beat (Jimmy Macbride/drums) launches “Free to Be” with sweet melodic bits... Continue Reading →
Every String Tells a Story: Life According to Harvie S
Bassist Harvie S has played with icons and keeps the groove hot and deep with fresh new music. His “Ten Duets” really let the basses talk, with Harvie playing so richly it sounds like he’s using a bow. The clarity of both instrumentalists defy relegation of the bass to the back of the stage and... Continue Reading →
AVELIA MOISEY is Authentic Originality
Avelia Moisey pours her talents into her horn and her lyrics; in each, with spice, humor and bravado. Her CD “From the Shadows” is a duet with pianist Bruce Boardman. Nine tracks (one composed as a bet: “ConeWorld,” see below) with a clear tone, sass and character. “On the Way” feels like Nawlins; “Just Contented”... Continue Reading →
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