Josh Hou, Diaspora
The new album, Diaspora, from Seattle jazz accordionist Josh Hou is a special treat, bringing Hou’s Chinese and Malaysian heritage into the jazz fold, all tied together by this humble instrument.
Ron Weinstein, Jazz Before Hours
It’s the original material on the album that allows us to tap into Weinstein at his purest. True to his mercurial form as a player and composer, the tunes don’t hew to one style or mood.
Pony Boy All-Star Big Band, This Is Now (Live at Boxley’s)
This Is Now is full of energy, from the cymbal that opens the first tune, “Harrod’s Creek,” to the audacious swing of “Bahia,” which closes the album. Certainly, the recording gains enormous energy from being recorded live at Boxley’s. Production values are so stellar it sounds as though it were recorded in the studio
Martin Budde, Back Burner
Martin Budde’s new album titled, “Back Burner” published by Origin Records is reviewed. The album is a case study in bucolic soundscapes and rich, undulating dynamics
Nick Torretta, Vesper Suite
Nick Torretta’s new self-released album, “Vepser Suite” is reviewed. The album is a five-movement suite for string orchestra, woodwinds, harp and Torretta’s own tenor sax improvisations
Riley Mulherkar, Riley
Paul de Barros reviews Riley Mulherkar’s self-titled album “Riley” released on Westerlies Records.
Nancy Erickson Lamont, Through the Passages
Akshaj Turebylu previews Nancy Erickson Lamont’s latest album “Through the Passages.”
Jessica Williams, Orgonomic Music
Earshot Jazz reviews the album Orgonomic Music by Jessica Williams, featuring solos by Williams, Eddie Henderson, Jim Grantham, Dave Tucker, Henry Robinett, Richard Saunders, and Kim Stone.
Francesco Crosara – Circular Motion
This album review discusses Francesco Crosara’s Circular Motion album, featuring Crosara, Clipper Anderson, Mark Ivester, Farko Dosumov, D’Vonne Lewis, Osama Afifi, and Xavier Lecouturier. Written by Akshaj Turebylu.
Threshold, Threshold
Earshot Jazz reviews the album Threshold by Threshold, the lates record of Don Berman featuring Heather Bentley, Dennis Rea, and Simon Henneman.
