Ottawa-based pianist, composer and bandleader Peter Hum sat down to talk with S. Victor Aaron of Something Else! and opens up about his new album ‘Steps to Redemption.’

There’s no limit to what Lewis can conceive and put into action and ‘Omni’ is yet another major achievement for him and his Quartet.

‘Steps To Redemption’ makes it four winning records in a row for Ottawa’s appealing pianist/composer/bandleader Peter Hum.

With ‘Duologue: Core of Existence,’ Ivo Perelman found yet another perfect duet partner in bassist Damon Smith.

Here is the advance single “Illumination” from Cindy Blackman Santana’s upcoming album ‘Coherence.’

Tyshawn Sorey selection of a single entry in Max Roach’s historic discography speaks to Tyshawn Sorey’s focus and the ability to distill his hero’s overall genius.

Columbia Icefield’s ‘A Silence Opens’ teaches twice over that the soul of an artist never dies, it’s simply transferred to the art they make.

JabFung’s ‘In Real Life’ comes only a year after their debut, but the big story for the second album is the addition of a trumpet player – and not just any trumpet player.

For the conclusion of our 2-part conversation with creative jazz drummer and composer Devin Gray, the Maine-born musician speaks of his increasing ties to Europe and how the fertile Berlin music scene environment gave him new ways to flourish. S. VICTOR AARON: So now I want to shift over toRead More

Here is Part 1 of the SER interview with drummer/composer/bandleader Devin Gray, a passionate, hungry musician who’s both as intensely introspective as he is outgoing and engaging.