säje, säje Self-released, August 2023 BY DAVID BENEDICT The vocal supergroup, säje (rhymes with “beige”), is the brainchild of vocalists/composers Sara Gazarek, Amanda Taylor, Johnaye Kendrick, and Erin Bentlage. The four talented musicians blend their voices to...
Obscure & Terrible, April 2023 BY HALEY FREEDLUND None of This Is Implausible is a record worth listening to twice in a row on your first sitting: once to take in the greater soundscapes, and then again with a magnifying glass and a fine-tooth comb. Spontaneously...
The Westerlies, Move Westerlies Records, March 2023 BY LILY RODRIGUEZ Move, the latest release by Seattle-born, Brooklyn-based brass quartet The Westerlies, takes a playful yet technically complex approach to horn instrumentation. Each piece explores the incredible...
Origin Records, April 2023FOR THE RECORD BY PAUL RAUCH Veteran bassist Jeff Johnson has achieved the heights of jazz artistry, both as a musician and composer. His work as a member of the groundbreaking rubato trio of pianist Hal Galper stands tall in terms of...
Audio Daddio, March 2023 BY DAVID BENEDICT Mark Lewis’ latest album, Sunlight Shines In, is another result of his time-crafted musicianship and ability to create a classic, compelling, and enjoyable jazz record experience. Released on March 24 under the Audio Daddio...
