Aug 22, 2018 9:00 AM
Vocalist Deanne Matley’s a Persistent Entrepreneur
Six years ago, as Deanne Matley was building her career as a jazz singer in Calgary, Alberta, fans kept approaching her…
Deanne Matley received grants to pay for the production expenses of her new album, Because I Loved.
Aug 22, 2018 9:00 AM
Six years ago, as Deanne Matley was building her career as a jazz singer in Calgary, Alberta, fans kept approaching her…
Bassist Corcoran Holt has worked with such icons as Benny Golson, Steve Turre and Jimmy Cobb.
Aug 21, 2018 9:00 AM
The first instrument that bassist Corcoran Holt ever played was the djembe, a West African rope-bound drum. As a child…
Nicole Johänntgen recorded her album Henry in New Orleans, while Henry II was recorded in Zurich, Switzerland.
Aug 20, 2018 9:00 AM
When Nicole Johänntgen was growing up in Fischbach, Germany, she routinely was awakened by her father’s New…
Ulysses Owens Jr. has released an album, Songs Of Freedom, based on his touring show.
Aug 17, 2018 9:00 AM
Clear, purposeful communication has anchored Ulysses Owens Jr.’s artistry since he was a kid playing drums in church.…
Lisa Ullén recently released a 3-album set, Piano Works (Disorder).
Aug 13, 2018 9:00 AM
Many musicians cite specific individuals as key influences, but for Swedish pianist Lisa Ullén, a particular community…
Scott Reeves Jazz Orchestra recently issued Without A Trace on Origin.
Jul 31, 2018 9:00 AM
It wasn’t until trombonist/alto flugelhornist Scott Reeves moved to New York City in 1999 that he began to compose…
Dan Wilensky plays tenor and soprano saxophones on his new self-released album, Good Music.
Jul 30, 2018 1:32 PM
To say that Dan Wilensky has had a diverse career is an understatement. The multi-instrumentalist has a resume that…
Buddy Guy has a slew of show dates set beginning Aug. 9 in California.
Jul 30, 2018 11:00 AM
In the aftermath of his hero B.B. King’s death, Buddy Guy certainly is the most revered blues musician on the planet,…
Nellie McKay plays several instruments on her new album, including piano, ukulele, harmonica and cello.
Jul 26, 2018 9:00 AM
During Nellie McKay’s recent performance at the venue SPACE in Evanston, Illinois, her affability was refracted by a…
Francisco Mela contributes Ancestros to the current season of Newvelle releases.
Jul 19, 2018 9:05 AM
As collectible, multimedia art objects, few affordable things surpass the long-playing album. And few labels surpass…
