15 articles
Konstantin N. Rega
Konstantin N. Rega graduated from the University of East Anglia's Writing MA with the Ink, Sweat and Tears Scholarship. Twice a Dan Veach Prize for Younger Poets finalist, Best of the Net nominee, and Wigleaf Top 50 longlistee, he’s been published by Poetry Salzburg Review, Richmond Times-Dispatch, The Claremont Review, The Comstock Review, etc. A former jazz radio show host at CSRfm 97.4, he now contributes to Jazz Journal, All About Jazz, Southern Review of Books, and Virginia Living.
Reviewed: Rebecca Rafla | CC Syndicate | Enten Eller + Gianluigi Trovesi
Rebecca Rafla: Fundamentally Unfinished
With so many vocalists out there, it can be hard to stand out. Fundamentally Unfinished by Rebecca Rafla cuts through the...
Reviewed: Ize Trio | Vivienne Aerts | Martina Liviero
Ize Trio: Global Prayer
Musical cultures collide and blend on Global Prayer. American pianist Chase Morrin heads the Ize Trio with percussionist George Lernis and...
Reviewed: Alejandro Falcón | Zak Scerri | Markos Chaidemenos
Alejandro Falcón: Falcón In Blue
A large ensemble isn’t always a good thing. Yet pianist Alejandro Falcón keeps his team in line on Falcón In...
Reviewed: Siril Malmedal Hauge & Kjetil Mulelid | Guido Spannocchi | Anton Toorell
Siril Malmedal Hauge & Kjetil Mulelid: I Remember Oranges
Not everyone can be Simon and Garfunkel; duos are a tricky thing. Vocalist Siril Malmedal Hauge...
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Reviewed: Daniel Zimmermann | Alain Métrailler | Loren Stillman
Daniel Zimmermann: Snapshots
Turning toward a variety of inspirations, French trombonist Daniel Zimmermann finds a gorgeous blend on Snapshots. With an ear for tunes that...
Reviewed: Ellas Kapell | Mammal Hands | Jon Irabagon
Ellas Kapell: Ember
Since forming in 2016, the Swedish quartet Ellas Kapell has developed an easy sound that accommodates a variety of tastes. On Ember,...
Reviewed: Marques Carroll | Quentin Lourties | Whitney Ross-Barris
Marques Carroll: Live At Winter’s Jazz Club And Andy’s Jazz Club
Though some live albums can be a bit messy, Marques Carroll’s leadership shines on...
Reviewed: Tom Cohen | Emma Rawicz | Florian Arbenz | Julien Dubois
Tom Cohen: Embraceable Brazil
Surely bossa nova is old news, right? Wrong. Tom Cohen’s Embraceable Brazil keeps the traditional going while giving it a gentle...
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Reviewed: Glenn Crytzer and His Quartet: | Adam Forkelid | Gareth Lockrane Big Band
Glenn Crytzer and His Quartet: The Songbook Sessions, Vol. 1 - 1920
Keeping the old tunes alive is an important part of the jazz tradition....
Reviewed: Till Brönner | Ilario Ferrari Trio | Viktoria Søndergaard
Till Brönner: Italia (earMUSIC)
A convergence of many influences may lead to messy mistakes; it can also lead to a wonderful exploration of sonic textures....
Reviewed: Joe Bowden | Julian Shore | Feed LA
Joe Bowden: Music Is Life (Independent)
Award-winning musician Joe Bowden is back with a stellar lineup and stylish tunes. Music Is Life comes nearly 15...
Reviewed: Michika Fukumori | Tobin Mueller | Hanna Paulsberg
Michika Fukumori: Eternity And A Day (Summit Records DCD 838)
One of those piano prodigies who started at three, Japanese-born Michika Fukumori has had music...
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