Eleonora Strino’s I Got Strings is a delightful album that pays homage to the rich cannon of jazz guitar while still allowing Strino to carve her own niche within this illustrious history. Strino, with her ’33 Gibson L7, ventures into the realms of jazz guitar with a reverence for tradition and an eye for innovation, creating a mosaic of sound that resonates with historical significance.
In I Got Strings, Strino is accompanied by two titans of jazz – double bassist Greg Cohen and drummer Joey Baron. With his deep-toned, lyrical playing, Cohen brings a lifetime of jazz experience, having collaborated with luminaries like [...]
Have you ever wondered what it would sound like if a jazz band crashed a pop concert? Well, wonder no more! Deborah Silver’s rendition of Taylor Swift’s “Shake It Off” is akin to a delightful musical soirée where Gatsby meets Gen Z, and oh boy, does it swing! Silver takes Swift’s pop anthem in this daring arrangement and infuses it with a jazzy vivacity that bridges the gap between Roaring Twenties flair and modern pop exuberance.
You’re listening to a swinging affair from the moment you press the play button on this track. The [...]
John Scofield is back with his release titled, Uncle John’s Band (titled after the Grateful Dead’s 1970 folk rock song); Scofield paints a vibrant spectrum of sounds, upholding his inimitable spirit while maintaining a sharp focus and a distinct sense of identity. To fully appreciate the artistic feat Scofield brings to Uncle John’s Band, one must remember the weight of Scofield’s prior achievements and the lineage of his partnerships with drummer Bill Stewart and bassist Vicente Archer. Scofield has a long, storied history with Stewart, [...]
Hello, connoisseurs of intricate soundscapes and narratives told through melody and rhythm. It is splendid to delve into an artistic endeavor that presents itself as a veritable amalgamation of influences, techniques, and emotions. We find ourselves today discussing Dr. Darden Purcell’s latest offering, Love’s Got Me in a Lazy Mood, released under the Origin Records imprint on September 16, 2023. In this review, we’ll explore how Dr. Purcell and her ensemble have skillfully employed musical elements and lyrical themes [...]