Album Reviews

The Rippingtons is contemporary jazz group that has a long history, starting from 1985, when it was founded by the guitarist and composer Russ Freeman. On June 24th they released their 22nd album “True Stories”. “True Stories” has 10 tracks and was released by Entertainment ...

Kandace Springs the rising singer, songwriter and pianist has released her full-length debut album, “Soul Eyes”. The album has 11 tracks, and was released on June 24th by Blue Note Records. Springs talent was realy noticed with Sam Smith’s “Stay with Me” ...

Kim Waters is a gifted saxophonist known for his romantic, cross-over jazz style, amazed us again with his new sassy album “Rhythm and Romance”. The album was released on June 3th by Shanachie Records. They say that “Rhythm and Romance” is his best release yet, and that are ...

The legendary pianist Allen Toussaint who died at age 77 last November shortly after finishing this mostly instrumental recording, takes on Paul Simon’s “American Tune” , where you can hear this four decade song rise again in it’s full shine. The album was released on June ...

Leslie Odom Jr the talented singer and actor that has won a Tony nomination for his Hamilton role, has released a self-titled jazz album via S-Curve Records this June. The album was released in 2014, and has been re made with new songs and the backing of a record label. Six ...

The Brad Mehldau Trio, Mehldau on piano, Larry Grenadier on bass, and Jeff Ballard on drums, are the best thing that could happen to blues and jazz. There is no doubt that their new album “Blues and Ballads“, will do the job right. The album is released on June ...

Jazz Artist award winning producer,& multi instrumentalist David McLorren released a new track “Back2Life”. This track is a herald for his new upcoming album “Life Happens“. We all know that when it comes to music David knows it all. He mixes perfectly Jazz, ...

Robert Glasper the outstanding American jazz pianist and record producer, did a wonderful tribute album for Miles Davis, titled “Everything’s Beautiful”. The album has 11 tracks, released by Sony Legacy, on May 27, 2016. The guest list on “Everything’s Beautiful” similarly ...

We can say for sure that Gregory Porter is a jazz singer who is pushing the boundaries of jazz singing. After his 2013’s album “Liquid Spirit“, Porter released his newest album “Take Me to the Alley“. This album will woo and win over your ears. ...

Gino Goss is an artist that brought freshness in our jazz scene. Gino is a multitasking artist, he is a producer, trumpeter, Latin percussionist and so much more. All of the Gino Goss music has a unique one of a kind sound, that can be performed only by Gino. His albums are ...