Reviews
KEVIN STEVENSON – Talk To Me
One of the most interesting aspects of checking out new artists making waves on the contemporary jazz scene is realizing that in many cases, [...]
KENNEY POLSON – Colors of Brazil
Born in Kansas City and now based in the Pacific Northwest, veteran jazz saxophonist Kenney Polson is a true musical citizen of the world, [...]
PRESLEY TENNANT – Bite the Bullet
As popular as the musical competition show “The Voice” has been for NBC and despite the hundreds of incredible talents that have won and [...]
MATTHEW ALEC and THE SOUL ELECTRIC – Cleveland Time
A graduate of Kent State University where he studied music, tenor-saxophonist Matthew Alec was a founding member of the soul and funk band Winslow, [...]
TONY SAUNDERS – One of the most versatile artists in today’s music scene
When the great Duke Ellington wanted to praise someone, he would grant that person his signature phrase “Beyond Category.” Well, Mr. Ellington’s expression, comes the [...]
VANN BURCHFIELD – Keep Pressing On
Though he has been a multi-faced independent force in the smooth jazz realm since his 2007 debut album Par For the Course, saxophonist Vann [...]
KARMACODA – Make Me The One
“Make Me The One,” the ultra-emotional, mystically ambient and super sultry lead single from Karmacoda’s upcoming provocatively titled full length album Slow Down, Melt [...]
EVAN CARYDAKIS – Groove House
Evan Carydakis’ infectious, multi-faceted five track EP Groove House is more than his high impact debut in the funky and soulful realms of the [...]
LES SABLER – Tranquility
We were all eagerly waiting for a new album by contemporary jazz guitarist Les Sabler, and once again Sabler and his musical colleagues delivered. The [...]
GRACE BRANCALE – Superhuman Vol. 2
If “The Father of Invention,” Thomas Edison had Grace Brancale’s energy and drive, he probably would have had about 5,000 inventions instead of the [...]
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This Weekend at Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage
Benefit Show with Galactic Featuring Anjelika “Jelly” Joseph and Special Guest MonoNeon Presented by Sony Presents the Blue Note Jazz Festival 7:30PM Evening Show Only; [...]
Will Smith’s ‘Independence Day’ Role Was Initially Entangled In A Racial Debate
Hollywood, CA – In the summer of 1996, Will Smith — already a proven Hip Hop star — became an internationally known one after the [...]
Shawn Mendes says anxiety helps him to write better music
Shawn Mendes says therapy gets in the way of making music. The 22-year-old singer/songwriter sees a therapist twice a week but admitted that he prefers [...]
Drake, Dua Lipa & More Show Support for Sha’Carri Richardson After Olympic Suspension
"They know she woulda ATE," Drake captioned a photo of the star athlete on his Instagram Story. Lipa also expressed her displeasure with the U.S. [...]