It’s hard to believe that the last studio album the Chris Greene Quartet released was 2017’s ‘Boundary Issues.’ That’s not to say the Chicago area jazz titans haven’t been busy. Band leader Greene and his cohorts, Damian Espinosa – piano and keyboards, Marc Piane – double bass and electric bass and Steve Corley – drums […]
Projekt Gemineye is never easy listening. The brainchild of conceptionalist and multi-instrumentalist Mark Anthony K is always compelling. The single “Lost Generation” from the forthcoming album Canada—Stories and Legends follows this trend. The album, out on October 31, 2024, is a look into our neighbors from the north. “Lost Generation” delves into an era many […]
The opening chords of “Second Thought” confirms instantly that Bobby Broom continues to elevate his acumen. He brings along long-term band members Kobi Watkins (drums) and Dennis Carroll (bass) for yet another spirited ride of contemporary jazz, with pianist Justin Dillard joining them for a daring adventure through time-tested jazz standards. With a recording career […]
JD SOUTHER – TENDERNESS Souther made a glorious return to record-making after 25 years with 2008’s If the World Was You. Since then, he’s released several live EPs and 2011’s criminally overlooked Natural History, which contained reworked versions of J.D. Souther classics. ‘Tenderness’ represents where Souther is now, with new jazz/adult contemporary compositions expertly produced by […]
‘Sonorous Present’ may be Alex E. Chavez’s solo debut, but the Chicago-based educator, singer-songwriter/multi-instrumentalist has already had an acclaimed music career with the group Dos Santos. The album, recorded in Chicago and Las Angelos, is an immersive journey into Chavez’s life, with elements of tragedy, isolation, and discovery. Chavez, handling the guitars, electric bass, keyboards, […]
-Preston Frazier: I’ve enjoyed seeing the Chris Greene Quartet a few times when I lived in Chicago. Chris, ‘Conversance’ is your 11th album. I believe we talked back in 2017 about ‘Boundary Issues.’ It’s been a while since we talked. – Chris Greene Yes. I’m super excited. I’m doing good. The family’s doing well, and […]
I’ve made no secret that I prefer Walter Becker’s two solo albums to the solo albums released by his Steely Dan partner, Donald Fagen. It’s not that Fagen’s albums are bad. Two are outstanding and the others are a good listen. However, Fagen’s albums lack the lyrical wit, snark, and edge that Becker displays in […]
Parlor Greens’ ‘In Greens We Dream’ is a riveting and funky debut album. The trio, consisting of organist Adam Scone, guitarist Jimmy James, and drummer Tia Carman, brings the sum of their heady playing experiences together to create an organ trio that leans heavily on soul, funk, and jazz. The ten originals are varied and effective. […]
Preston Frazier: Michael Leonhart is a great honor to speak with you. Your career has spanned well over thirty years. At Seventeen, you were a Grammy winner, and there are so many projects I would want to dig into with you,
I’ve been listening to Sometimes, Late at Night repeatedly. There seems to be an arc about the album in terms of relationships. So, could you talk a little bit about the theme of the album?
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