The sun beats down hard and hot on a busy street in Brooklyn as a fair with crazy energy injects music into everybody within earshot. This is the feel captured by “Brooklyn Blues” on the recent CD called "Plus One" by the Dan Pugach Nonet. The ensemble serves up a steamy, raucous sound with articulated... Continue Reading →
Three Sides of the Same Coin
Standing midway between his sax player and flutist, New York-based trombonist James Hall delivers tendrils of texture and thoughtful harmony in his latest CD, “Lattice.” Together with their keyboard and drummer, the quintet presents smart, bright voices in an open conversation with music that sweeps the listener away. “Lattice” is a pastel platter of prettiness.... Continue Reading →