Works—The Brooklyn Trio Finding Freedom in Space article @ All About Jazz
Home » Jazz Articles » Catching Up With » Works—The Brooklyn Trio Finding Freedom in Space I wanted to create something bigger than just having a band. Something that served this tradition of music, this lineage known as jazz. Rob Garcia “I want to play music with these guys right now!” pianist ” data-original-title=”” […]
The Musical Evolution of Billie Davies article @ All About Jazz
Home » Jazz Articles » Catching Up With » The Musical Evolution of Billie Davies Miles Davis has been my greatest inspiration in my life as a professional musician and musical artist. Drummer ” data-original-title=”” title=””>Billie Davies‘ journey began in the north of Europe in coastal Belgium where she was born and […]
Painting Music, Making Light article @ All About Jazz
Home » Jazz Articles » Catching Up With » Stefan Smulovitz: Painting Music, Making Light Courtesy Dianna Arnspiger What fascinates me about both science and music is trying to understand things deeply – finding those resonances of how things work. When you start grasping those connections, this beautiful little vibration happens. Stefan Smulovitz […]
Emi Vernizzi’s Human Touch in Electronic Jazz article @ All About Jazz
Home » Jazz Articles » Catching Up With » Emi Vernizzi’s Human Touch in Electronic Jazz Courtesy Roberto Cifarelli There’s no real difference playing for big crowds or ten people if both audiences are engaged. The problem comes when music becomes wallpaper – that can be frustrating. Emi Vernizzi ” data-original-title=”” title=””>Emiliano Vernizzi plays […]
The Ritual Music of Kolida Babo article @ All About Jazz
Home » Jazz Articles » Catching Up With » The Ritual Music of Kolida Babo Our music carries social intention through personal expression. Socratis Votskos ” data-original-title=”” title=””>Sokratis Votskos and ” data-original-title=”” title=””>HarrisP draws its name from an ancient winter ritual of fire and dance. Their album Spirits Of Mauronoros (Veego Records, 2024) finds inspiration […]
A Solitary Visionary in Jazz article @ All About Jazz
Home » Jazz Articles » Catching Up With » Collin Sherman: A Solitary Visionary in Jazz I’ll start with a foundation—maybe electronic percussion or harmonic layers—and add horns last. I rarely do more than one take. First take, best take. The first reaction is always the most honest. Collin Sherman ” data-original-title=”” title=””>Collin […]
Naomi Moon Siegel Opens Up and Evolves article @ All About Jazz
Home » Jazz Articles » Catching Up With » Naomi Moon Siegel Opens Up and Evolves I don’t need to hold things so preciously, I don’t need to put things on a pedestal…those tendencies were preventing me from being more in the world and experiencing my surroundings Naomi Moon Siegel ” data-original-title=”” title=””>Naomi Moon […]
Winner of The 2023 Herbie Hancock Institute Competition article @ All About Jazz
Home » Jazz Articles » Catching Up With » Jahari Stampley: Winner of The 2023 Herbie Hancock Insti… Courtesy Brian Cassella ” data-original-title title>Jahari Stampley is a prodigious talent who has won, among other accolades, the prestigious Herbie Hancock pianob.1940 ” data-original-title title>Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz International Piano Competition. Born into a musical family […]