Alex LoRe and Weirdear – “Karol” (Video)
Alto saxophonist Alex LoRe is preparing to release a new album next month with his group Weirdear of pianist Glenn Zaleski, bassist Desmond White, and drummer Allan Mednard. Karol is …
Glenn Zaleski
Glenn Zaleski – ‘Solo Vol. 1’
Pianist Glenn Zaleski has a new solo piano album out now. It’s a simple affair, not too flashy or ostentatious. He’s playing standards with a gentle deftness. He’s not making …
“Working Musician”, a 7 Episode Web Series (Video)
I’ve always been curious as to how up-and-coming jazz musicians survived in the chaos that is New York City. After spending some time there a year or so ago, I …
Tomoko Omura “Roots” Quintet – “Kono Michi” Live at Studio Radio 45 (Video)
Violinist Tomoko Omura is one of those violinists you need to know. Her 2014 album, Roots, is a pure delight, expanding Japanese folk songs into new creations and she’s still …
Nick Finzer – ‘The Chase’
Trombonist Nick Finzer’s second album as a leader is a straight-ahead jazz album with some punch to it. It’s a pleasure to hear these original compositions exhibit the traits of …