(Concord Jazz)The late jazz great’s trio are captured in all their unplugged brilliance in this live recording from 2018In the whole history of jazz, I can’t think of a piano, bass, drums trio that has played with such whole-hearted togetherness as Chi…
Chris Barber: A Trailblazer’s Legacy – the evolution of a jazz hero
(The Last Music Co)The late bandleader’s 70-year career packed in restless shifts of style, virtuoso skill and guest spots from jazz’s bestWhen Chris Barber died, aged 90, in March, he had only recently retired after leading a band for 70 years. You ca…
Samara Joy: Samara Joy review – classic American song in safe young hands
(Whirlwind)The young New Yorker’s beautifully poised delivery is backed by a trio led by the virtuosic guitar of Pasquale GrassoSamara Joy is 21, and two years ago she won the Sarah Vaughan international jazz vocal competition. She grew up in a gospel-…