Dwight Trible – ‘Mothership’ (2019)
It feels like the vocal talent of Dwight Trible has been one of the best-kept secrets in jazz. Well, not now, it isn’t.
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Frank Sinatra’s ‘Lite-Up Time’ Shows Were the Last of Their Kind
Released 10 years ago this month, these vintage Frank Sinatra performances preceded a career-threatening throat hemorrhage.
Judith Owen – redisCOVERed (2018)
Simple, nuanced and damn near perfect, Judith Owen’s ‘RedisCOVERed’ meets and occasionally exceeds all expectations.
Debbie Gifford – Changes (2018)
Filled with a fizzy sense of self-realization, Debbie Gifford’s ‘Changes’ is delivered with song-by-song twists that are uniquely her own.
Beverley Beirne, jazz singer: Something Else! Interview
Beverley Beirne joins Sammy Stein to discuss her entertaining new album ‘JJWTHF: Jazz Just Wants To Have Fun,’ and the role of coincidence in her art.
Lara Bello, Nick Finzer, Chris Greene + Others: Preston Frazier’s Best Jazz of 2017
Preston Frazier’s Best Jazz of 2017 list touches on Lara Bello, Nick Finzer and Chris Greene, as well as other favorites from Joe Jackson sideman Vinnie Zummo and Lucas Pino.
Fiona Ross – Black, White and a Little Bit of Grey (2017)
Fiona Ross’ new album builds on her previous material, while demonstrating the maturation of talent this musical hand grenade has let loose.
Lara Bello, “Sola” from Sikame (2017): One Track Mind
“Sola” is a perfect example of Lara Bello’s songwriting heft, lyrical gravitas and her engaging voice.
Ella Fitzgerald, “Perdido” (1949): Appreciations
“Perdido” was supposed to be a live showcase for Charlie Parker. Then Ella Fitzgerald – who would have been 100 today – stepped up to the mic.
Preston Frazier’s Best Jazz of 2016: Marquis Hill, Dave Stryker, Manu Katche + others
Preston Frazier’s Best Jazz of 2016 list crosses a striking number of musical boundaries from straight-ahead jazz to vocalists to fusion.
