Dharma Down, Owl Dreams Review by Steph Cosme Dharma Down’s Owl Dreams invites listeners on a journey across cultures and centuries, melding the improvisational spirit of Middle Eastern traditions with modern jazz. This debut album celebrates cross-cultural musical influences, where maqam scales meet jazz harmonies and ancient folk traditions are given a contemporary voice. The result … Read more
Shake Stew, Lila Review The ever-creative Austrian ensemble Shake Stew is back with their Traumton Records release, Lila. An audacious exploration of musical textures and worldly influences of six songs that further cement their reputation as pioneers in their field. From the innovative lineup to their world music sonic textures, Lila is a fun exploration. Shake Stew is … Read more
Randal Clark, Stargazer Review Randal Clark is a Salt Lake City-based alto saxophonist in demand as both a classical and jazz performer and has appeared at numerous jazz festivals and concerts around the country as a featured performer, as well as releasing albums as a leader. His latest album as a leader is called Stargazer, on … Read more
Robert Glasper, Black Radio III Review Robert Glasper is a champion of Black music – boasting nine Grammy nominations and four wins for Best R&B Album, Best R&B Song, Best Traditional R&B Performance, and Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media, and an Emmy Award for his song for Ava Duvernay’s critically hailed documentary “13th” with Common … Read more
Al Di Meola, Dodi Battaglia, One Sky Review American fusion guitar legend Al Di Meola teams up with Italian guitar legend Dodi Battaglia to create a brand-new track called “One Sky,” which is being released as a limited colored 45 RPM vinyl disc and on all digital platforms. Both Di Meola and Battaglia need no … Read more
Nyah Grace, My Sista Told Me Review Teenage artist Nyah Grace has a deep love of soulful R&B. Her voice is equally poised with a maturity and propensity way beyond her years. Grace is a teenage artist able to bridge the gap of her generation to longtime soul listeners. Originally from rural Oregon, Nyah grew … Read more
Shigeto, Versions Review Shigeto (Zachary Saginaw) is a drummer, composer, and producer. Shigeto is the name Saginaw records under, but it is also his middle name and his grandfather’s name, which is a tribute to the Japanese branch of Saginaw’s family tree. Shigeto also means “to grow”—appropriate, given Saginaw’s premature birth weight of less than … Read more
Gerhard Daum, Songs Without Words Review Connect with Gerhard Daum: Facebook | Gerhard Daum is an award-winning composer that writes scores for US and European films and TV shows. His musical style successfully blending the musical spirit of the two continents to create a fresh and unique voice. Daum has a large list of Films … Read more