Jonathan WidranDec 6, 20203 minDANA CUNNINGHAM, What I Hear: A Collection of CarolsIt happens every year when Christmas rolls around. As exquisite as so much holiday music is – especially in the new age solo piano realm ...
Jonathan WidranNov 15, 20203 minCAMILLE NELSON, Acoustic ChristmasWith apologies to George Lucas, a long musical time ago in a galaxy seemingly far, far away from the present one we’re living in – August...
Jonathan WidranDec 6, 20193 minCHRIS STANDRING & KATHRIN SHORR’S XMAS EXTRAVAGANZA AT FEINSTEIN’S AT VITELLO’SBack in 2011, Billboard chart-topping contemporary jazz guitarist Chris Standring and award-winning pop/folk singer/songwriter Kathrin Sh...
Jonathan WidranDec 4, 20191 minJOHN BASILE, Silent NightIt’s probably a good bet that master jazz guitarist and all-around Renaissance Man John Basile played his share of Christmas music while ...
Jonathan WidranDec 4, 20192 minREBECCA ANGEL, "Santa Baby"Four years after making her recording debut with an original holiday track, NYC jazz singer, songwriter and performer puts an exclamation...
Jonathan WidranNov 24, 20192 minROB MULLINS, Holiday Piano CollectionIn my review (sparkling, naturally) of the Rob Mullins Trio’s 2018 album, I marveled at the way he so seamlessly integrated swinging arra...
Jonathan WidranNov 24, 20192 minRICHARD DILLON & CORINNE SEGANOS, We Follow The StarFor adventurous music fans, it happens every year when the holidays roll around. When we make our holiday playlists, we want some of our ...
Jonathan WidranOct 23, 20191 minACCENT, Christmas All The WayHands down the most vibrant, festive and engaging jazz album of the 2019 holiday season, Christmas All The Way by international a capella...