by Bman | Aug 4, 2026 | Uncategorized
With his stunning debut album Lineage, trombonist Andrew Kim honors his musical roots while firmly stepping into the spotlight. Far exceeding the scope of a standard senior capstone, this project serves as a vibrant testament to years of dedicated study under jazz...
by Bman | Nov 20, 2025 | Uncategorized
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Waking Music: The Music of Gregg Hill & Randy Napoleon and it's solid, inspired and inventive. Opening with Super Moon, you immediately get a sense that this release is going to be a new...
by Bman | Jul 24, 2025 | Uncategorized
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, City Life, from Michael Dease and it's super. Opening with Willow Walks In, Michael Dease outlines the melody on trombone, backed by Linda May Han Oh on bass Jeff "Tain" Watts on drums. Dease really...
by Bman | Jul 8, 2025 | Uncategorized
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, The Vibe, from Nanami Haruta and it covers a broad spectrum of colors. Opening with Renee Rosnes' Girlie's World, Band leader and trombonist Nanami Haruta and Xavier Davis on piano setup the framework...
by Bman | Feb 3, 2025 | Uncategorized
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Found In Space: The Music of Gregg Hill, by Michael Dease and it's an interesting exploration of the music of composer, Gregg Hill. Opening with The Last Pop Tune, Bill Cunliffe plays the intro on...
