Jonathan WidranDec 4, 2019CAROL ALBERT, Stronger NowFrom the get go on her latest, perfectly titled album Stronger Now, pianist/composer Carol Albert takes us on a soaring, optimistic...
Jonathan WidranDec 4, 2019FRANK COLON, Latin LoungeThroughout his illustrious career as a sideman, veteran percussionist amped up the grooves behind everyone from The Manhattan Transfer...
Jonathan WidranNov 27, 2019Luis Muñoz with Lois Mahalia, The Infinite DreamClosing in on a fascinating quarter century as a multi-faceted recording artist, Costa Rican born, California based drummer,...
Jonathan WidranNov 11, 2019MATT ZADDY, "Busy"Lots of relationships break up because the partners are too busy in the frenetic modern to spend much time developing deeper connections...
Jonathan WidranNov 9, 2019DAVE KOZ, Gifts of the SeasonLegendary lyricist Sammy Cahn once wrote about the holiday season, “It’s that time of year when the world falls in love…” Blessedly for...
Jonathan WidranOct 23, 2019LYNN CARDONA, OpheliaIn only three compelling, heart on her sleeve songs, gossamer voiced soul-jazz singer songwriter invites us into a fascinating interior...
Jonathan WidranOct 14, 2019FOSTINA DIXON, Vertical AlignmentWhen a female horn player’s branding is nothing less than “The Saxophone Queen,” she better deliver the goods – and in the case of...
Jonathan WidranSep 27, 2019BIG BEAT, Sounds Good, Feels GoodIf you’ve got your ears peeled, eager to hear what the future of jazz sounds like, a phenomenal place to start focusing is Big Beat, a...