BY BRIAN ZIMMERMANRachel Therrien, Why Don’t You Try
For several years, Quebec-born, Brooklyn-based trumpeter Rachel Therrien has been among the most innovative artists operating at the intersection of jazz and world music. Her geographic reach is awe-inspiring, taking in… More »
BY BOBBY REEDSarah Elizabeth Charles, Free Of Form
The Black Lives Matter movement has informed and/or inspired numerous works of transcendent art, including singer-songwriter Sarah Elizabeth Charles’ third release, Free Of Form, which merges jazz with elements of… More »
BY ED ENRIGHTVince Mendoza/WDR Big Band, Homecoming
The superb new release Homecoming is Vince Mendoza’s fifth album to date with the WDR Big Band of Cologne, Germany. This reunion of the Grammy-winning composer/arranger/conductor with one of Europe’s finest large… More »
BY BRIAN ZIMMERMANSherman Irby, Cerulean Canvas
From his post as lead alto saxophonist in the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, Sherman Irby has distinguished himself as an improviser of great artistry and wit. Drawing on the melodic language of Charlie Parker,… More »
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