Jonathan WidranApr 16, 2022BLAIR BRYANT, Red TigerIn my review of Blair Bryant’s second album Cerulean Blue, I raved not only about his virtuosic multi-bass playing and wild proficiency...
Jonathan WidranMar 24, 2022JO HARROP, The Heart WantsOnce a session singer for the likes of Neil Diamond, Rod Stewart and Gloria Gaynor, Jo Harrop’s dusky, gorgeously sensual voice found its...
Jonathan WidranMar 24, 2022GARY BRUMBURGH, Full CircleWhen veteran jazz vocalist Gary Brumburgh released his delightfully graceful and swinging album Moonlight in 2018, the overriding story...
Jonathan WidranMar 19, 2022Q&A with Rolland Jacks and Emilio Palame About Their New Film KNIGHTS OF SWINGIgnited by the powerful post WWI memories of veteran musician, composer and songwriter Rolland Jacks, the new independent feature length...
Jonathan WidranFeb 22, 2022SAMUEL MÖSCHING, Ethereal KinksThe story goes that while Swiss born, longtime Chicago based guitarist/composer Samuel Mösching first started playing jazz at age 12, he...
Jonathan WidranFeb 22, 2022BLUE SHIFT, In Real TimeAside from being a true master class in the art of piano trio driven free jazz and spontaneous improvisation, In Real Time, the debut...
Jonathan WidranFeb 22, 2022DEE BELL, Love For Sailin' Over Seas: Then & NowFor veteran vocalist Dee Bell, it all began with a rendition of “Happy Birthday.” While singing it to a customer at the Sausalito, CA...