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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.
DC JazzFest 2026
Though events like the Montreal International Jazz Festival and the Newport Jazz Festival are longtime institutions, the DC Jazz Fest saw excellent participation and...
Reviewed: Solomon Gundy Band | Espen Eriksen Trio | James Gordon Williams
Solomon Gundy Band: Hancestry
An album that immediately announces its cultural and musical colours, Hancestry offers a vibrant experience. Led by veteran trumpeter Sean Corby,...
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...
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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...
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,...
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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...
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....
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