Articles by: Preston Frazier

Vernon Reid - 'Hoodoo Telemetry' (2025)

Vernon Reid – ‘Hoodoo Telemetry’ (2025)

‘Hoodoo Telemetry’ insists we pay attention – not just to Vernon Reid’s dazzling guitar, but to the histories and contradictions it carries.

Fernando Perdomo - 'Waves 10' (2025): Gimme Five

Fernando Perdomo – ‘Waves 10’ (2025): Gimme Five

Fernando Perdomo’s year-long ‘Waves’ series reaches the 100-song milestone, and a bit of a quandary.

La Tanya Hall - 'If Not Now, When …' (2025)

La Tanya Hall – ‘If Not Now, When …’ (2025)

After losing her voice during the COVID-19 pandemic, La Tanya Hall has re-emerged with a project that feels at once intimate, courageous and artistically liberated.

Steve Porcaro - 'The Very Day' (2025)

Steve Porcaro – ‘The Very Day’ (2025)

A bold and deeply personal statement, ‘The Very Day’ highlights Toto alum Steve Porcaro’s mastery as a songwriter while refusing to be confined by expectations.

Steve Porcaro with Jude Cole, "2x Lover" (2025): One Track Mind

Steve Porcaro with Jude Cole, “2x Lover” (2025): One Track Mind

Written by Steve Porcaro and Jude Cole, “2x Lover” is a showcase not only for their songwriting but also a powerful reminder of Porcaro’s producer skills.

Colin Hancock's Jazz Hounds Featuring Catherine Russell - 'Cat and the Hounds' (2025)

Colin Hancock’s Jazz Hounds Featuring Catherine Russell – ‘Cat and the Hounds’ (2025)

Colin Hancock’s new collaboration with Catherine Russell showcases tasteful arrangements, stellar playing and first-class vocals.

Miguel Zenon Quartet - 'Vanguardia Subterranea: Live at the Village Vanguard' (2025)

Miguel Zenon Quartet – ‘Vanguardia Subterranea: Live at the Village Vanguard’ (2025)

The Miguel Zenon Quartet’s ‘Vanguardia Subterranea: Live at the Village Vanguard’ is fantastic, forward-leading jazz by musicians at the top of their game.

Pete Fucinaro - 'Little Window' (2025)

Pete Fucinaro – ‘Little Window’ (2025)

Pete Fucinaro’s ‘Little Window’ is a must-listen for jazz aficionados and anyone seeking fresh, boundary-pushing sounds.

Steve Porcaro with Michael McDonald, "Change" From 'The Very Day' (2025)

Steve Porcaro with Michael McDonald, “Change” From ‘The Very Day’ (2025)

Steve Porcaro isn’t resting on his past triumphs. Instead, he’s still pressing his craftsmanship forward as an artist, writer, player and producer.

Ron Blake - 'Scratch Band Featuring Reuben Rogers and John Hadfield' (2025)

Ron Blake – ‘Scratch Band Featuring Reuben Rogers and John Hadfield’ (2025)

Powerhouse saxophonist Ron Blake follows up 2023’s critically acclaimed ‘Mistaken Identity’ with a profoundly personal and evocative release.