by Steven Miller

Antonio Faraò, an acclaimed pianist from Rome, has built a reputation as one of the most proficient and inventive pianists on the international jazz scene. Known for his technical brilliance, creative spontaneity, and rhythmic dexterity, Faraò’s music resonates with warmth, conviction, and power. His career has been marked by collaborations with jazz luminaries and contributions to jazz and classical music, making him a versatile and dynamic artist.

Tributes marks Faraò’s first recording with Criss Cross Jazz, where he teams up with equally virtuosic musicians: bassist John Patitucci and drummer Jeff Ballard. [...]

With Green Lights, Troy Roberts offers a recording that reflects his unyielding artistry and innovative spirit. This album showcases his virtuosity as a saxophonist and acumen as a composer and ensemble leader. Against the backdrop of a two-time GRAMMY nomination and collaborations with giants of jazz, Roberts crafts a ten-track album that resonates with both modern and contemporary jazz fans alike, marking a pivotal moment in his discography.

Born in Australia and now a fixture in New York’s vibrant jazz scene, Roberts has absorbed diverse musical influences that echo throughout Green Lights. The album reflects a journey marked by [...]

With the bustling energy of contemporary jazz, Dave Pietro’s latest endeavor, The Talisman, is a beacon of post-bop creativity. Released under the SteepleChase label, this marks Pietro’s debut with the Danish imprint and finds the virtuosic alto saxophonists expressing sincerely with the rich language of the jazz tradition.

Pietro has been on the New York scene since 1987, performing with groups such as the Grammy Award-winning Maria Schneider Orchestra and the Gil Evans Project. This expansive experience brings a cosmopolitan sensibility to this recording with his approach to both composition and performance. The ensemble [...]

by Shannon Smith

When two experienced vocalists like Steve Tyrell and Deborah Silver join forces, the result is something special. Their latest duet, a fresh take on the Frank Sinatra classic “That’s Life,” showcases their individual talents and gift at presenting songs that have become a staple of American music. Release on November 17, this rendition is poised to make waves with longtime jazz aficionados and a new generation of listeners who are discovering these standards for the first time.

From the very first notes, it’s clear that this is a thoughtful reimagining as the arrangement, lush with the [...]