Talent will out, and if Sam Butler’s debut release “Folklore” is any sign of things to come, the trumpet player has an abundance of jazz success coming his way. The nine tracks here offer a rich variety of moods Butler is able to evoke. Consider the horn's beautiful golden line (his entrance in the darkly... 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 →
There’s a special vibe that comes from a pianist who travels the keyboard like an old soul with a refreshing approach. Mary Louise Knutson is at one with the piano and evokes humanity-affirming moods and atmospheres. You may know “Bluesette” as a jaunty and dense romp, but it’s thoughtful and sweet in Knutson’s hands, adding... Continue Reading →
A single track born of a year of deprivations: lockdown restrictions, travel restrictions, social distancing, and the inability to practice or perform together. Still, with all those chains in place, beautiful music has emerged. Whether because of the constraints or in spite of them (or both), sax player and leader Oli Morris has been inspired... Continue Reading →
Record executive Zev Feldman has a decades-long career in marketing, sales, production, management, talent promotion and acquisition. His ability to ferret out the gems in a complicated and always-changing world of music sets him apart as a kind of “news hound” for the next big thing, whether it’s an emerging artist or rediscovered reels from... Continue Reading →
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