The jazz pianist joins with bassist Danny Ziemann and drummer Antonio H. Guerrero for a European jaunt.
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Album Review | ‘Legacy: A Centennial Celebration of JJ Johnson”
Rochester native Nick Finzer pays tribute to a jazz trombone titan.
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Album Review | ‘Bizet: Carmen in Jazz’
The John Ellis Quartet presents a rare mashup between jazz and opera.
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‘To Swing Is the Thing” by Mike Melito
There aren’t any jazz-rock fusion or hip-hop-jazz mash-ups on an album by drummer Mike Melito. He is a jazz purist. So it’s not surprising that his eighth album, aptly named “To Swing Is The Thing,” is composed of jazz classics and less familiar tunes worthy of elevation. And yes, it swings from start to finish. […]
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Rochester pianist Ben Miller explores mystical concepts on ‘Feathers of Ma’at’
The jazz musician’s first album is an auspicious collection of hard-bop originals with esoteric themes.
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Russell Scarbrough Big Band finds ‘Fun Times’ in adversity
Those who think nothing good came out of the pandemic haven’t heard “Fun Times,” the new album by the Russell Scarbrough Big Band, released June 1. When Covid-19 hit, Scarbrough, who is assistant professor of jazz studies at Houghton University and leads jazz ensembles at Houghton and Canisius College, suddenly had some time on his […]
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Nick Finzer brings philosophical perspective to jazz on ‘Dreams, Visions, Illusions’
On his newest album, the Eastman School of Music alumnus is a triple threat as trombonist, composer, and arranger.
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Joe Locke pays tribute to musicians past on ‘Makram’
Vibraphonist Joe Locke’s new album, “Makram,” is an homage to musicians who have influenced him and his band.
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Nabaté Isles blends jazz and hip-hop on ‘En Motion’
Eastman alum and trumpeter Nabaté Isles adds hip-hop to the jazz fusion stew on his new album “En Motion.”
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Drummer Jared Schonig showcases his compositions on stunning two-disc debut
Eastman School alum and drummer Jared Schonig’s ambitious double allbum “Two Takes” features quintet and big-band versions of eight original tunes.
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On ‘Spring Garden,’ Harold Danko channels Stravinsky, other influences
Harold Danko’s extensive liner notes leave no doubt about his fascination — obsession, really — with Igor Stravinsky’s 1913 ballet score.
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On “Firefly,” Alexa Tarantino shows why she’s a rising star
“Firefly” is a showcase for Tarantino’s own vision, gorgeous musical tone, and expertly shaped solos.
