Nancy Kelly’s refined vocal style is a study in phrasing, style and the ability to swing. Kelly’s powerful singing has captured many awards and the ears of many jazz fans around the globe. With a new CD that continues to demonstrate why critics have called Nancy Kelly "the real deal," Kelly is back and keeping the jazz world swinging. JazzReview: What initially inspired you about jazz? Nancy Kelly: The freedom! Jazz is a great vehicle for …

Legendary bassist Dave Holland draws upon positive energy and Dares2 release a follow- up album to his Grammy award winning, "What Goes Around," with his latest big band release "Overtime." Dave openly talks with JazzReview about his upcoming release, Dare2 Records, his thoughts on music and the future. JazzReview: Discuss the thought process and events that lead you to premier a 13-piece ensemble at the Montreal Jazz Festival in 2000, when at the time your quintet was already thr …

"The concept began when I started looking for a special Valentine’s song. I realized there weren’t many out there so I wrote my own." Wow, what an easy way for a conversation to begin, straight forward and right to the point. Carol Duboc is a seasoned and experienced songwriter/arranger/pianist/vocalist and all around music professional. Talking about her fourth CD release, Songs for Lovers, Ms. Duboc goes on to say that "My Valentine" sparked the inspiration to do a project …