One of the most remarkable aspects of veteran guitarist John Stein’s musical life is that while the Kansas City, MO native began playing...

While bright, clever, eye-popping cover imagery is no longer at a premium in this streaming dominated age, we should be thankful that...

Since it’s been 15 years since pianist Dave Bass began recording again, it’s not essential that we dwell long on his unique musical...

As 39-year-old singer, songwriter and vocal jazz ensemble instructor Ellie Martin conveys the theme and intention of her debut album...

In addition to his lofty status as a mainstay on the NYC jazz scene for four decades, sax legend Jed Levy is a world traveling musician...

Fans familiar with vocalist, songwriter, arranger and esteemed music educator Jamie Shew’s personal story may fondly recall that her...

A thoroughly modern singer/songwriter and vocal interpreter, NYC born Kristina Koller built up a following throughout her 20s on the...

In addition to being one of today’s most treasured and Songbook vocal stylists – especially when it comes to charming the fairy dust off...

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Fusing her deeply soulful, emotionally vibrant violin virtuosity and breathtaking compositional grandeur, musical visionary Emer Kinsella...

As I chronicled in detail in my glowing, expansive write up on Dieter Spears’ 2024 breakthrough album Late Day Summer Breeze , the...

Duane Hoover’s bio tells us that he’s been playing in bands “for a while” from Atlanta to NYC, with a mention of key retro-influences...