Christian Howes is, and has always been, not just a jazz violinist, but also a jazz innovator who searches for inventive means of expression as he expands the potential for his instrument. Because that’s the nature of his intellect and his personality, Howes would be exploring new musical pathways even without recognition for his discoveries. [...]
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CD Release: Christian Howes Quartet w...
Christian Howes is, and has always been, not just a jazz violinist, but also a jazz innovator who searches for inventive means of expression as he expands the potential for his instrument. Because that’s the nature of his intellect and his personality, Howes would be exploring new musical pathways even without recognition for his discoveries. [...]
CD Release: Sherri Roberts – Lo...
Sherri Roberts too has decided that she wants to present her voice accompanied solely by piano. Not only does this opportunity provide her with the freedom to delve into the songs she favors as deeply and at such lengths as she desires. It also allows her bravely to present herself to the listener without a rhythm section or accompanying horn [...]
CD Review: Jackie Ryan, Listen Here
By Bill Donaldson
Several traits about Jackie Ryan are true.
She always works with top-shelf jazz musicians, no matter where she records. She has wide-ranging musical intelligence and curiosity, and thus her choices for her albums remain unpredictable and delectable. She has mastered voice control so that she can extend her range over three [...]
