Author and jazz journalist Aaron Cohen has already accomplished so much and added to the body of knowledge on jazz, but now there’s more great stuff. His new book, Gentleman of Jazz: A Life in Music (Blackstone Publishing), is a veritable cornucopia of mid-century jazz tales told to Cohen through conversations with pianist Ramsey Lewis.... Continue Reading →
Vocalist Adam Beaudoin’s new album I Hear a Rhapsody introduces the world to a seasoned voice that nails the nuance of the slide and slur with mood and energy. With musicians Paul Janoschka (piano), Giacomo Tagliavia (bass) and Jonas Esser (drums), this release is a celebration of classic songs like “You Don’t Know What Love... Continue Reading →
Composer-drummer Ilya Dynov’s debut album Bridges is a playground for the ears, sounding polished, sophisticated and nourishing. The title track is a fast ride through town, pulsingly light yet insistent thanks to Dynov’s percussive magic and the engaging musicians on piano, bass and trumpet. The ensemble slowly stirs together a lush-colored mood in “68th Street,”... Continue Reading →
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