11 May
State of Mind by Dave Ellis
True to his Berkeley roots, tenor saxophonist Dave Ellis is a gifted performer that absorbs and weaves different strands of cultural influences into his music. While Berkel…
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New Groove Blues could easily have been titled ‘Blue Coastal Breezes.’ The melodies caressed by the quartet made up of Steve Yeager on vibes, Tony Monaco on organ, Clay Moo…
Playboy Jazz and Concord Records have released "Jazz after Dark," a two-disc compilation whose theme is romance and seduction. The liner notes state that is a "perfect comp…
06 Apr
Among Friends by Joe Wilder
Appropriately titled, "Among Friends" celebrates the 80th birthday of trumpet veteran, Joe Wilder, backed by his favorite musicians that include jazz luminaries ranging fro…
05 Apr
Phantoms by Virginia Mayhew
Phantoms may finally be the break-through album for composer and saxophonist Virginia Mayhew. It is a shame that she is not more widely recognized and appreciated. "Phantom…