Ernesto Cervini: Finding Balance with Tetrahedron
by Susan Frances Canadian-born drummer Ernesto Cervini has performed and recorded with a handful of groups, some led by him and others contributing as a collaborating member. One accidental benefit …
MODERN JAZZ TODAY – EPISODE #216 WEEK OF 03-24-2020
MODERN JAZZ TODAY EPISODE #216 WEEK OF 03-24-2020 Thank you for all your support for the past four YEARS! Support these artists and support their music by listening, streaming and …
Bob Baldwin: Voices of the Past Spring New
by Susan Frances Like a daffodil bulb that contains numerous buds in its single capsule, so too does Bob Baldwin’s brand of Jazz. A prolific arranger, composer, producer, keyboardist, business …
Ferenc Nemeth: One of a Kind
by Susan Frances Drummer, bandleader, improviser, collaborator, and instructor of Drum School, a master class sold at the Mac App Store and Google Play, Ferenc Nemeth embraces the 21st century. …
Simon Thacker: Discovering the Music within Him
Simon Thacker: Discovering the Music within Him by Susan Frances Jazz trumpet player Miles Davis was once quoted as saying, “Man, sometimes it takes you a long time to sound …
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Jazz Congress 2020 in Review
Jazz Congress 2020 in Review by Susan Frances Monday, January 13, 2020 Building Buzz for gigs in the post-listings era Google Analytics will tell you which site people came from …
Igor Willcox: The Thrill of Playing in the Moment
Igor Willcox: The Thrill of Playing in the Moment by Susan Frances The Igor Willcox Quartet led by Brazilian born and bred drummer/composer Igor Willcox can teach everyone a lesson …
Emilio Solla: Letting Music Find Its Own Path
Emilio Solla: Letting Music Find Its Own Path by Susan Frances Grammy nominee pianist, composer, and bandleader Emilio Solla has embarked on a new venture with his latest release Puertos: Music …
James Hill: Trailblazer of Electric Jazz
James Hill: Trailblazer of Electric Jazz by Susan Frances Electrifying the instruments used in jazz music isn’t a part of the music form’s origins but it is certainly inching its …
Michal Martyniuk: From Poland To Going Global
Michal Martyniuk: From Poland To Going Global by Susan Frances Jazz improvisation is one of those musical styles that reach across borders of nations. Its origins are native everywhere from …
Alex Cuba: A Flare for Contemporary Music
Alex Cuba: A Flare for Contemporary Music by Susan Frances Having a continental mind was imperative for musicians through the 20th century. Meaning, they desired to be broadminded about music, …
Vincent Duhaime Perreault: Keeping Tertio Spontaneous
Vincent Duhaime Perreault: Keeping Tertio Spontaneous by Susan Frances Founded by guitarist and Montreal’s homegrown Vincent Duhaime Perreault, Tertio straddles the thin line between traditional jazz fundamentals and contemporary jazz …
Yvette Norwood Tiger: Open Mind and an Open Heart
Yvette Norwood Tiger: Open Mind and an Open Heart by Susan Frances Singer-songwriter Yvette Norwood-Tiger is known by her audiences as a woman with a golden voice. But her talents …
Sara Gazarek: The Always Changing Story of Life
Sara Gazarek: The Always Changing Story of Life by Susan Frances he story of life has been represented in books like John Steinbeck’s The Grapes of Wrath. It’s been told …
Wayne Wallace: Seizing Moments of Epiphany
Wayne Wallace: Seizing Moments of Epiphany by Susan Frances any people have experienced an epiphany. They come while alone with one’s thoughts, doing a mundane task like taking a shower, …
Spaga: Think Globally, Act Locally
Spaga: Think Globally, Act Locally by Susan Frances Spaga’s founder, frontman, co-collaborator, and pianist Aron Magner instills in the band to think globally and act locally. Thus, setting the band’s …
Allison Miller: The Magic of Collective Negotiation
Allison Miller: The Magic of Collective Negotiation by Susan Frances Traditionally, drums have been thought to require brawn and stamina, qualities that people attribute to the male gender. However, a …
Vivian Sessoms: Talks about Life
Vivian Sessoms: Talks about Life Jazz practitioner Vivian Sessoms has made a name for herself as an international vocalist, composer, and arranger. Three separate skill sets which she employed on …
Larry Corban: The Album of His Dreams
Larry Corban: The Album of His Dreams Guitarist Larry Corban is known for his daredevil solos and instinct for well-placed excursions into the realm of improvisation. His talents are demonstrated …
Dave Stryker: A Guitarist on a Mission
Dave Stryker: A Guitarist on a Mission What does one do when he has a discography as a leader and collaborator the length of a full page ad in …
MODERN JAZZ TODAY – EPISODE #215 WEEK OF 03-16-2020
MODERN JAZZ TODAY EPISODE #215 WEEK OF 03-16-2020 Thank you for all your support for the past four YEARS! Support these artists and support their music by listening, streaming and …
MODERN JAZZ TODAY – EPISODE #214 WEEK OF 03-09-2020
MODERN JAZZ TODAY EPISODE #214 WEEK OF 03-09-2020 Thank you for all your support for the past four YEARS! Support these artists and support their music by listening, streaming and …
MODERN JAZZ TODAY – EPISODE #213 WEEK OF 03-02-2020
MODERN JAZZ TODAY EPISODE #213 WEEK OF 003-02-2020 Thank you for all your support for the past four YEARS! Support these artists and support their music by listening, streaming and …
MODERN JAZZ TODAY – EPISODE #212 WEEK OF 02-24-2020
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MODERN JAZZ TODAY – EPISODE #211 WEEK OF 02-17-2020
MODERN JAZZ TODAY EPISODE #211 WEEK OF 02-17-2020 Thank you for all your support for the past four YEARS! Support these artists and support their music by listening, streaming and …