By: Edward Blanco Colombian-born composer and pianist Gabriel Guerrero emerges from the talent-rich jazz environment of New York City as the latest hidden wonder to surface and stake a claim with a brilliant musical statement on FEYAS. Some people believe in angels that exist to protect and guide them.

Date: Apr 17th, 2012 · No Comments · Categories: Jazz News

“It sounds like the “Complete Faulkner” in one song!” – Don Loney/Executive Editor/John Wiley & Sons Canada LTD http://www.anightwithbillking.com/ Gloryland (Tales from the Old South) Early on the soundtrack to my life came from the 1,500 miles of mountain range called Appalachia. It was the blues, the hymns, the folk ballads and spirituals that haunted [continue reading…]

Date: Apr 16th, 2012 · No Comments · Categories: Jazz News

By: Edward Blanco An accomplished actress and graduate of the prestigious American Academy of Dramatic Arts, New York-based vocalist Cristina Morrison unveils her debut album with I Love, offering a superb blend of standards and originals penned by her “partner in musical crime,” alto saxophonist Christian Hidrobo. Born in Miami of mixed American and Ecuadorian [continue reading…]

Date: Apr 13th, 2012 · No Comments · Categories: Jazz News

By: Edward Blanco Veteran jazz singer Wanda Stafford has shared the stage with the likes of the great guitarist Wes Montgomery, pianist and San Francisco icon Al Plank, alto saxophonist and flautist James Spaulding, Freddie Hubbard and legendary bassist Leroy Vinegar among others. Stafford, like Vinegar, grew up in Indianapolis, Indiana and like pianist Plank; [continue reading…]

Date: Apr 13th, 2012 · No Comments · Categories: Jazz News

by Geannine Reid Happy is the title of Lisa Maxwell’s sophomore release and it certainly is a Happy collection of well-chosen and not overdone standards, all presented and well supported by the Keith Ingram Quartet, who is Maxwell’s coach. The word breezy comes to mind when listening to Maxwell, and is a perfect entrée to [continue reading…]

Date: Apr 11th, 2012 · No Comments · Categories: Jazz News

Glenn Astarita Italian guitarist Enzo Rocco’s serious-minded musicianship amid his technical gifts is offset by his sense of humor. Frequent collaborations with the sometimes outlandish reedman Carlo Actis Dato, who also possesses monstrous chops, reveal an element of imprudence interspersed into the freer aspects of jazz and jazz-improvisation. Here, Rocco celebrates a 10-year relationship with [continue reading…]

Date: Apr 10th, 2012 · No Comments · Categories: Jazz News

The onset of warmer weather can mean only one thing: music festival season is nigh! There may be other joys that Summer brings, but for the folks at AccuJazz Internet Radio it’s all about savoring great music in the great outdoors. AccuJazz has a tradition of creating channels dedicated to the jazz festivals they’re most [continue reading…]

Date: Apr 10th, 2012 · No Comments · Categories: Jazz Festivals · Jazz News · Music Festival