Troy Roberts, Days Like These Review Troy Roberts has been amassing a discography that seems to be throttling forward with each release outdoing the next. Roberts is a versatile player that bounces from straight-ahead releases to funk-jazz based releases with his group Nu-Jive. Unmistakable is Roberts’ robust and technically monstrous sound. Hailing originally from Perth … Read more
Ronny Whyte, Whyte Witchcraft Review Ronny Whyte is a revered fixture of the New York jazz and Cabaret scene, but his achievements go beyond the confines of Manhattan. His career spans decades. For two years Ronny appeared Off-Broadway in the hit musical Our Sinatra as well as its two national big band tours which played … Read more
Northern Ranger, Eastern Stranger Review Harry Vetro is a Canadian drummer and composer that leads an active performing career playing at major jazz festivals and venues across Canada: Lakefield Jazz Fest (Lakefield, Ontario), TD PEI Jazz and Blues Fest (Charlottetown, PEI), Sudbury Jazz Festival (Sudbury, Ontario) Jazz YYC (Calgary, Alberta), Yardbird Jazz Fest (Edmonton, Alberta), … Read more
Jack Kilby and the Frontline, Love Is a Song Anyone Can Sing, Vol. 2 Review Jack Kilby and the Frontline I am embarrassed to say has sat on my desk for far too long, to the chagrin of his publicist. I am pleased to say with patience and gentle reminders, I officially got off my … Read more
Marbin, Strong Thing Review Marbin is a progressive jazz-rock band based in Chicago, IL, with a unique sound that stands out in their compositional adventures and skilled playing. Marbin is Danny Markovitch (saxophone), Everette Benton Jr. (drums), Dani Rabin (guitar), and Jon Nadel (bass). Marbin started touring extensively in 2011, bringing their original instrumental music … Read more
Johnny Young & The Stellar Dogs, Cosmic Alley Review Johnny Young is a multi-instrumentalist who has been fueling a lifelong passion of exploration on many instruments ranging from piano, acoustic and electric guitars, organ, drums, and percussion. Young has toured extensively in North America, Europe and Japan with Mick Taylor, Kreisor, and as a leader … Read more
Scott Henderson, People Mover Review Scott Henderson is a fusion guitarist that blends blues and rock energy with the harmonic and melodic colors of jazz. His formative musical years where spent playing everything from Led Zeppelin to James Brown in clubs. Henderson was influenced by Jimmy Page, Jeff Beck, Jimi Hendrix, Ritchie Blackmore, and his … Read more
Roberto Fonseca, Yesun Review Connect with Roberto Fonseca: Facebook || Website Roberto Fonseca is a Havana-born composer and pianist that is combining his AfroCuban heritage with musical sounds of the jazz tradition and today’s popular music. Fonseca has been at the forefront of the renaissance in Cuban music, releasing a catalogue of acclaimed solo albums … Read more
Jacqueline Tabor, The Lady in the Gown Review Connect with Jacqueline Tabor: Website | Sometimes you have so much music coming at you, it’s easy to miss a gem. Thankfully there are those out there that keep reminding you to take a listen and give it a try. Why I missed this one, who know. … Read more
Pat Battstone, The Last Taxi: New Destinations Review Connect with Pat Battstone: Facebook Pat Battstone is a prolific creator, not just a pianist but a rocket scientist, an improvisational soul and a groundbreaking thinker when it comes to his collaborations and how he sees and hears music. He has recorded and produced 7 CDs with … Read more