Sooner or later, particularly in the field of jazz, a musician is expected to find his own voice. Be it … More
Category: Jazz
A Few Words About “Mask”
DAVID DOMINIQUE, Mask (Orenda Records, 2019) PERSONNEL: David Dominique (Flugabone and voices); Brain Walsh (tenor sax and clarinet); Joe Santa … More
A Few Words About “Long Ago and Far Away”
CHARLIE HADEN & BRAD MEHLDAU, Long Ago and Far Away (Impulse, 2018) PERSONNEL: Charlie Haden (bass); Brad Mehldau (piano) TRACK … More
Marbin: From Israel to Austin and Points in Between
Many bands sound like little more than the sum of their influences. Other bands take those influences, add their own … More
A Few Words About “Immigrance”
Snarky Puppy, Immigrance (GroundUp, 2019) TRACK LISTING: Chonks Bigly Strictness Coven Bling Bling Xavi While We’re Young Bad Kids to … More
A Few Words About “Reflections and Odysseys”
RYMDEN, Reflections and Odysseys (Jazzland, 2019) PERSONNEL: Bugge Wesseltoft (piano, keyboards); Dan Berglund (bass); Magnus Öström (drums, percussion) TRACK LISTING: … More
Yuhan Su Answers Seven Questions from CirdecSongs
The 21st century has brought forth a new generation of dynamic young jazz musicians. Vibraphonist Yuhan Su is a standout among them. Inspired by her … More
