Monty Alexander’s The Montreux Years Showcases Master Pianist in a Modern Light
By Mark Smotroff for AnalogPlanet A fabulous new retrospective collection being released via BMG on November 4 that celebrates Jamaican-born…
The Infectious Joy Of Mwenso & The Shakes
By Stephen Kallao and Kimberly Junod for NPR Music There are charismatic people, and then there’s Michael Mwenso. The…
Vijay Iyer’s inspired solo set at London Piano Festival
Kevin Le Gendre witnesses a stirring performance by the preeminent US pianist at Kings Place, London By Kevin Le Gendre…
Trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire brings 21st century blues to Brighton Dome
The lauded bandleader dazzles with his sophisticated high-calibre band By Nick Hasted for Jazzwise Magazine “This is the cat!” Archie…
Jazz icon Dianne Reeves ‘lost her breath’ as Sheryl Lee Ralph sang her song at Emmys
NPR’s Juana Summers talks with Dianne Reeves, whose song “Endangered Species” was sung by Sheryl Lee Ralph when she accepted…
Joshua Redman, Brad Mehldau, Christian McBride & Brian Blade Return with ‘LongGone,’ Out September 9 on Nonesuch
For Nonesuch Records The members of the legendary original 1990s Joshua Redman Quartet—Joshua Redman (saxophone), Brad Mehldau (piano), Christian…
Speaking of the Arts Episode 76: Katherine McVicker
Michael Epstein for Speaking of the Arts. Our guest today is Katherine McVicker. In 2014, Katherine founded the boutique agency,…
Samara Joy’s Verve Records Debut, Linger Awhile, Out September 16
“The close precision and frothy power of her voice stand out immediately…so does the depth of her comfort within the…
Woodshed Pro Session: Katherine McVicker, for DownBeat Magazine
By Katherine McVicker for DownBeat Magazine There is an incredible amount of time, energy and money involved in launching any new artist.…
Review: NDUDUZO MAKHATHINI – IN THE SPIRIT OF NTU
Makhathini infuses an impetuous and majestic Afro-centric pulse on the opener, “Unonkanyamba”. The laid-back posture of the horn players against…
Christian McBride’s favorite Tiny Desk concerts
From Tiny Desk Concerts of NPR • Chick Corea & Gary Burton — Two of the most beautiful and sublime…
Africa’s Ckrowd Streaming Platform Announces Two New Board Members
The two new advisory board members, Katherine McVicker and Adeleye Fabusoro will provide independent advice, strategic insight foresight, support, and…