Pianist and composer Dave Meder discusses his debut jazz album, 'Passage.'
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Concert Review: Jazz Pianist Eliane Elias at Birdland (NYC, 13 April 2018)
The Brazilian pianist is a master of infusing improvisational virtuosity into the spirit of a song, whether's it's by Jobim or The Doors, an original, or a Broadway classic from 'Man of La Mancha.'
Read More »Music Review: Eliane Elias – ‘Man of La Mancha’ in Latin Jazz Style
The Brazilian jazz pianist goes full-tilt from the start, with dense and intense rhythms, indeed a florid, Lisztian intricacy, on "To Each His Dulcinea." One listen to Elias's substitutions on the theme and you know she's playing with a full quiver of creativity as well as a twinkle in her eye.
Read More »Music Review: Laura Dubin Trio – ‘Live at the Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival’
On a fizzy mix of traditional jazz (mostly originals) and standards (Gershwin, Cole Porter, Fats Waller), bebop, and classical and romantic piano music by the likes of Mozart, Chopin, and Ravel, the pianist and her trio take enormous joy in finding surprising connections.
Read More »Music Reviews: Meridian Arts Ensemble – ‘Alchemy’ and Matt Herskowitz Trio with Philippe Quint – ‘Bach XXI’
Two recent albums that do new things with very old music.
Read More »Music Review: Art Hirahara – ‘Libations and Meditations’ (Posi-Tone)
With a a blend of fireworks and atmospherics, Hirahara's trio conveys the sense of joy that marks jazz at its best.
Read More »Music Review: Bill Evans – The Definitive Bill Evans On Riverside And Fantasy
More jazz delights from from the legendary pianist Bill Evans.
Read More »Music Review: Yaron Herman – Follow the White Rabbit
A strong, creative effort by a young and increasingly influential voice in jazz
Read More »Music Review: The Dave Brubeck Quartet – Jazz At Oberlin
Classic Brubeck concert remastered with 24-bit technology.
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