Russ Lossing, Metamorphism Review Russ Lossing is a pianist that has performed in some of the world’s leading jazz festivals, including the London, Vienna, Harlem, Cully (Switzerland), Toronto, and Venice (Italy) Jazz festivals, to name just a few. He has also performed in jazz clubs in New York and Europe, including The Village Vanguard, Blue … Read more
CeCe Gable, Once Again It’s Winter Review CeCe Gable is just what the doctor ordered for Winter Solstice. As the weather turns bitterly cold with icy rain and sleet making a muddy mess, Gable has concocted a warming sound that enlivens the season. Looking for something beyond “Winter Wonderland” for your holiday playlist, “Once Again … Read more
Charles Colizza, Hug The Devil Review Born in Montreal, Canada, guitarist Charles Colizza began his entry into music at the tender age of six to discover his primary instrument, guitar, at age twelve. Winner of the student competition of jazz performers named after Oscar Peterson, it was quickly becoming evident that Colizza was on a … Read more
David Liebman, Quint5T Review David Liebman is a jazz educator, saxophonist, flautist, author, and composer. His career spans nearly five decades, beginning in the early 1970s as the saxophone/flutist in both the Elvin Jones and Miles Davis Groups. The NEA Jazz Master (2011) has played on over five hundred recordings, with nearly two hundred under his … Read more
Peter Bernstein, What Comes Next Review Peter Bernstein is a New York City jazz guitarist and composer that has performed in over eighty recordings. As a leader, Bernstein has released nine albums and a DVD, Live at Smoke. The legendary Jim Hall said that Bernstein “…has paid attention to the past as well as the future. … Read more
David Boswell, The Story Behind The Story Review David Boswell is a Los Angeles based guitarist and composer that is sought after studio musician. Boswell has released five albums that all showcase his gift for composition and a strong sense of melody. Through his career, Boswell has always excelled at many styles, from playing with … Read more
Sanja Markovic, Ascension Review Sanja Markovic is a composer, jazz vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, and producer born in Belgrade and lived on the East Coast of the United States. Markovic has composed and performed for various theaters and music/theater groups and is an active jazz singer. She writes big band arrangements and has developed a taste for … Read more
Emilie Samson, An Introvert’s Dream Review Emilie Samson is a gifted jazz vocalist with modernity to her voice. She was born in Montreal, Québec. Samson is a French-Canadian jazz vocalist, composer, and educator. Her schooling includes completing a bachelor’s degree in Jazz Performance at McGill University before relocating to New York. She received a scholarship … Read more
Jeff Reed, Look for the Light Review Jeff Reed is a Maryland based jazz bassist that has appeared on over fifty albums. He earned his Bachelor of Music from Towson University and a Master of Music from the University of Maryland, College Park, where he is now an adjunct faculty member. Now the hard-working … Read more
Paula Atherton, Can You Feel It Review Saxophonist, flutist Paula Atherton has enjoyed a long and varied career in contemporary and mainstream jazz. Her acumen on her instruments are poised and adept. Her full-length album Can You Feel It has already begun to garner real accolade with her single also titled “Can You Feel It,” … Read more