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Bruno Schorp’s “The Depths” Pulls Us Out of Same
Bassist and composer Bruno Schorp has written music inspired not so much by the pandemic state of the world for the past year and a half, but our need for art to shine through and lift and inspire us. His compositions are fresh, bold and meaningful. The upcoming EP called “The Depths” (set for release... Continue Reading →
New Solo CD by Terence Thompson is Subtle, Strong and Sweet: “If I Only Had a Band”
Self-taught with no formal music training, former DJ and now producer, composer and musician Terence Thompson has come out with beautiful proof of his talents. His new CD “If I Only Had a Band” features eight tracks that are sweet and salty, with rhythms locked down tight and great grooves. “It’s Not Over” has a... Continue Reading →
New CD “Light Pillar” from Gordan Spasovski is Swift and Smart
Pianist, arranger and composer Gordan Spasovski is out with a new CD called “Light Pillar” that brings glints of sun into all corners of a room. Eight sizzling tracks describe the freedom of a steady tempo, the value of space and air, and the music of spoken words. “Outside of Time” is a linguistic approach... Continue Reading →
The Genuine Article: Kale Johnson Sings True Life with a Full Heart
It’s the kind of voice you don’t expect, the kind you’re blown away by, when you pull back and say, “What just happened?” Kale Johnson’s voice comes out of the blue and is simultaneously two things: powerful and self-possessed. His new single “Be Still My Heart” shows he has the chops to be an icon... Continue Reading →
Heating Up the Space: STL Sizzles in New Jazz/Pop Album by Ryan Marquez
St. Louis-based musician Ryan Marquez has been cooking a cauldron of tunes for many years, and a fresh new brew is ready to be served. A new single called “Serenity” is the first track he has just released as he leads up to a full CD called “Saint Unity” coming this fall. The implications of... Continue Reading →
Swingin’ on the Front Lines: WWII Music Revived and Digitized with Jason Burt
First-time music producer Jason Burt came across a musical treasure trove when he stumbled on an almost 80-year-old 78rpm made by his grandfather, a trumpet player, and other soldiers in a US Army Air Force band. The troops were serving in the Philippine campaign of the Pacific theater. Before the war ended, the 20-piece orchestra... Continue Reading →
Creating Magic in “Hindsight” with Charlie Porter
Composer and trumpet player Charlie Porter has a new CD out that’s inspired by the ordeal we’ve all gone through in the past year and, despite difficult obstacles and seemingly impossible odds, this new body of work manages to have come out shining with hope and optimism. An abundance of tracks and so many creative... Continue Reading →
Stories that Sizzle – “Jazz Dialogues” from Jon Gordon
The text reads like a conversation between best buddies and the jazz jumps off the page in Jon Gordon’s new book “Jazz Dialogues.” A sax player and composer based in Winnipeg, Jon got access early in his career to some of the greats and has compiled their interviews and musical stories here. A lively and... Continue Reading →
French Beginnings Inform the Lovely “Fifty-Fifty New York Sessions” from Pierrick Pédron
Turning 50 is as good a milestone as any to decide to create something new and very personal. Sax player Pierrick Pédron has recently released “Fifty-Fifty New York Sessions,” nine powerful tracks that sail along with style and grace. The wispy, quick “Mr. Takagi” is lightly packed with tasty bites of piano riffs and steady... Continue Reading →
