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 WidranDec 4, 2019REBECCA 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 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 24, 2019ROB 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...
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 WidranNov 9, 2019JACKIE ALLEN, A Romantic Evening With Jackie AllenWith a versatile, wanderlust driven stylistic palette that’s long taken her beyond her jazz foundations to explore everything from New...