Jazz

New York drummer Whit Dickey has produced his opus, a triumphant double CD featuring Matthew Shipp and Nate Wooley – this should be regarded as an important record, not just because of the circumstances surrounding its timing.  Kevin Press One-sentence music reviews (OSMR) are designed to spread the word about as many new releases as…

Ever wonder how completely awesome jazz could be if Neil Young were a bandleader?  Kevin Press One-sentence music reviews (OSMR) are designed to spread the word about as many new releases as possible during the COVID-19 crisis.

In addition to Dustin Laurenzi on tenor saxophone, this expansive, neatly presented 28-minute live release features Matt Ulery on bass and Quin Kitchener on percussion. Kevin Press One-sentence music reviews (OSMR) are designed to spread the word about as many new releases as possible during the COVID-19 crisis.

Another slamming jazz title from 577 Records; Flaherty is (still) on fire. Kevin Press One-sentence music reviews (OSMR) are designed to spread the word about as many new releases as possible during the COVID-19 crisis.

https://www.manuelvalera.com/ The Grammy-nominated, jazz/latin jazz pianist and composer offers up a set of originals and covers of Thelonious Monk, Cole Porter, Jimmy Van Heusen and Osvaldo Farres – 15 years in, he’s as sharp as ever. Kevin Press One-sentence music reviews (OSMR) are designed to spread the word about as many new releases as possible…