One of the primary reasons I give for moving from St. Louis to Chicago is the music scene. I would … More
Category: Jazz
CirdecSongs Rapid-Fire Record Reviews
ANI DIFRANCO, Revolutionary Love (Righteous Babe, 2021). Ani DiFranco is a powerhouse. For more than three decades she has worn … More
CirdecSongs Rapid-Fire Record Reviews
FROST*, Day and Age (InsideOut 2021). Despite its dark overall tone, Frost*’s latest effort manages to make that which seems … More
A Road (Sadly) Not Taken
I would’ve enjoyed crate digging for records with my dad. We’d be pouring through the bins to find hidden treasures … More
Starting Over V: The Academic Approach
Admittedly, my return to the guitar appears quite … academic upon first glance. But when your time is limited and … More
CirdecSongs Rapid-Fire Record Reviews
PETER FRAMPTON, Frampton Forgets the Words (Universal Music). Not every musician gets to lead two lives, and do so successfully. … More
CirdecSongs Soundbites: Quick Reviews You Can Use
CHARLIE PORTER, Hindsight (OA2 Records). Trumpeter Charlie Porter fronts a high-energy band performing compositions that may remind one of Dizzy … More
“Whaddaya Hear?” A Common Thread
(Top photo by Michael Wilson) Jazz musicians never seem to stop working. Whether as leaders, sidemen, or as part of … More
“Whadda ya Hear?” — Artemis
ARTEMIS, Artemis (Blue Note, 2020) PERSONNEL: Renee Rosnes, piano Melissa Aldabra, Tenor Sax Anat Cohen, Clarinets Ingrid Jensen, Trumpet Notion … More
A Third Ear for “The Planets: Reimagined”
JEREMY LEVY JAZZ ORCHESTRA, The Planets: Reimagined (OA2 Records, 2020) The Planets, Op. 32 composed by Gustav Holst. Arranged by … More
