“Stirred” is the third single from Devine’s eighth album, “Soul Jazz,” which dropped last year. Emoting passion, inspiration and grace, Devine plays saxes and flute on the track. Godina adds keyboards, guitar and programming to the ebullient harmonies. The midtempo groove is anchored by bassist Kevin “Mr. Kevin Jerome” Stancil and drummer Lester Estelle, Jr. It’s natural for
For his ninth recording as leader, drummer Dafnis Prieto showcases songcraft in the company of his extraordinary vocal collaborator Luciana Souza. “Guajira en Sol” opens the … Read More “Dafnis Prieto: Cantar (Dafnison)” The post Dafnis Prieto: Cantar (Dafnison) appeared first on JazzTimes.
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So much of jazz singer-songwriter Samantha Fierke’s world was not as it appeared as they worked on their debut album in the midst of the pandemic. Still a teenager at the time, Fierke had not yet been diagnosed as autistic and was “finding their place in the world through their queer identity,” all while fear, economic
Antoinette teamed with longtime producer Allan Phillips to craft a beautiful and soulful arrangement for the track. “So Amazing” continues Antoinette’s mission of placing the harp in unexpected settings, proving that the ancient stringed instrument has soul and can groove. With Antoinette dexterously playing delicate notes and strumming mellifluous harmonies, the single is illumined by lush
“He’s here, don’t miss him,” director Eliane Henri says at one point in her new cinema-verité documentary Hargrove, which follows legendary trumpeter Roy Hargrove through … Read More “Hargrove Comes Home—on Roy’s Birthday” The post Hargrove Comes Home—on Roy’s Birthday appeared first on JazzTimes.
Every so often a new vocalist blows everyone on the jazz scene away with their distinctive style, charm, and dexterity. Samara Joy is that new … Read More “Samara Joy: Linger Awhile (Verve)” The post Samara Joy: Linger Awhile (Verve) appeared first on JazzTimes.
You’ve heard of jazz-rock, jazz-funk, jazz-hip-hop, and even jazz-world fusion. Jazz-gaming fusion is something new, and Kenny Garrett and Takuya Kuroda are pioneering it. On … Read More “Kenny Garrett and Takuya Kuroda to Perform Elden Ring Game Music” The post Kenny Garrett and Takuya Kuroda to Perform Elden Ring Game Music appeared first on
Drummer extraordinaire Terri Lyne Carrington’s new multimedia project, New Standards, is getting as much press coverage as one could hope for regarding a jazz offering … Read More “Terri Lyne Carrington: new STANDARDS vol. 1 (Candid)” The post Terri Lyne Carrington: new STANDARDS vol. 1 (Candid) appeared first on JazzTimes.
First there was the raucous ‘Jammin Tonight’ and now there is ‘Yeah Yeah Yeah’ aka the second single from Candy Dulfer’s brand new album ‘We Never Stop’ that will be released October 28, 2022 on the The Funk Garage/Mascot Label Group. Both tracks share that hard driving edge for which Candy is famous and both are