Pam Brennan is a New York vocalist that has sung: country, folk, pop, and rock, but her love for jazz standards is something that has been dear to her heart since childhood. Standards from the Great American Songbook are where Brennan’s diverse musical style and knowledge also allows her to vocal abilities to shine and … Read more
Pianist and vocalist Eric Byrd is the leader of The Eric Byrd Trio with bassist Bhagwan Khalsa, and drummer Alphonso Young, Jr. The trio has released their eighth recording titled, Sacred Music Vol. 1: Saints Are Still Marching, which is a collection of sacred music set to a jazz theme. Two guest appearances augment the … Read more
Andrew Gould is a native New Yorker, a saxophonist and composer that grew up cutting his teeth in the New York jazz scene. Gould is a graduate of both Manhattan School of Music and SUNY Purchase. Gould is an endorsing artist with Yanagisawa Saxophones, D’Addario Reeds, and Silverstein Ligatures and has just released his debut … Read more
Marbin, is a blistering jazz rock, funk fusion band that is one of the treasures and musical talents on the roster on MoonJune Records, which was founded by Leonardo Pavkovic. The band is a progressive instrumental jam-jazz-rock-blues-fusion band based in Chicago, that has been bringing their original instrumental music to every part of the United … Read more
Maria Grand is a saxophonist, composer, and educator that was born in Switzerland. Upon her moving to New York in 2011, she became the protégée of legendary musicians such as: Billy Harper, and Antoine Roney, as well as NEA Jazz Master Von Freeman. Because of this unique experience in just a few short years Grand … Read more
Casey Abrams is a vocalist and bassist from Idyllwild, California. During the tenth season of American Idol, Abrams finished in sixth place, five weeks after being saved from elimination by the judges. He is now releasing an album that is a mixture of jazz standards and original tunes titled, Put A Spell On You. Abrams … Read more
Music director/drummer Sherrie Maricle has been leading The DIVA Jazz Orchestra for 25-years, and to mark this milestone, Maricle is releasing an album titled, 25th Anniversary Project. Maricle created the project to reflect the evolving approach to presenting and performing mainstream jazz that the group has consistently performed over the past 25-years. To do this, … Read more
Noa Fort is an Israeli born vocalist, pianist and composer that draws inspiration from different musical worlds, integrating her background of classical and jazz piano, jazz singing, and free improvisation into her original music. Now based in New York, Fort is releasing her debut recording titled, No World Between Us. The album is comprised of … Read more
Renee Rosnes is a pianist and composer that is gained inspiration from painter Emily Carr for her new album, Beloved of the Sky. The album has an outstanding cast: saxophonist, flautist and clarinetist Chris Potter, vibraphonist Steve Nelson, bassist Peter Washington, and drummer Lenny. Beloved of the Sky presents nine tracks that use the theme … Read more
Vocalist Steve Tyrell is a Grammy Award winner and two-time Emmy nominee, and his latest release, Song For You, will certainly carry on the tradition. The 12-track release features classic love songs by: Van Morrison, Leon Russell, Jackie Wilson, Harold Arlen & Johnny Mercer and more. Tyrell is also building upon his quest to bring … Read more