The Bridge Trio has its roots deeply entrenched in the New Orleans Jazz tradition. Drummer Joe Dyson, pianist Conun Pappas, and bassist Max Moran came together...
Alto saxophonist Donald Harrison – also known as Big Chief of the Congo Square Nation – brought progressive jazz and the funk, groove and lilting spirit...
Spheres of Influence, led by Grammy Award-winning trumpeter, composer Brian Lynch – best known for his work with Art Blakey and his collaborations with Eddie Palmieri...
New Jersey’s Best-Kept Secret Hosts the Soul of Cuban Piano While searching for an event to put the finishing touch on the July 4th weekend I...
Park Palace Tribute Featuring the Aruán Ortíz Quartet and Manuel Valera & The Cuban Express – May 4th to May 10th, 2014 – Constructed in 1890...
Composer, pianist, bandleader Omar Sosa has a gift for transforming a performance into an event. He and his Afro Cuban Quartet demonstrated as much during their...
Celebrating the release of Anthem for a New Day (Concord, 2014) – Report from New York by Tomas Peña In spite of the frigid temperatures and...
New York Report by Tomas Peña – Album of the Week – The Solo Concert: Sam Newsome Plays Monk and Ellington (Some New Music, 2014) What...
“There are only three Afro-Horns in the world. They were forged from a rare metal found only in Africa and South America. No one knows who...
