Urban Jazz – TheUrbanMusicScene.com | Music Reviews! https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com Thu, 09 Nov 2023 04:41:47 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/TUMS-Icon-150x150.jpg Urban Jazz – TheUrbanMusicScene.com | Music Reviews! https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com 32 32 Kirk Whalum LIVE at Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley – Seattle, Washington | October 26th, 2023 https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com/2023/11/kirk-whalum-live-at-dimitrious-jazz-alley/ Wed, 08 Nov 2023 18:21:08 +0000 https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com/?p=5744   Kirk Whalum Concert @ Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley October 26, 2023   One of many Seattle-Based Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley favorites, Kirk Whalum, launched his annual appearance honoring numerous soul/R&B and jazz icons, saluting he music that fueled his birthplace, and showering gospel nuggets.]]> Kirk Whalum Concert @ Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley October 26, 2023 One of many Seattle-Based Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley favorites, Kirk Whalum, launched his annual appearance honoring numerous soul/R&B and jazz icons, saluting the music that fueled his birthplace, and showering gospel nuggets. His near four-decade multi-award decorated body of work (highlighted by a Brass Note on the Memphis Walk of…

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]]> People Of Earth (PoE) | Self-Titled https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com/2023/05/people-of-earth-self-titled-album-review/ Fri, 05 May 2023 21:01:21 +0000 https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com/?p=5730   The multi-lingual, multi-genre People of Earth (PoE) introduce themselves on their self-titled CD   What happens when a multi-lingual ensemble comes together from several countries utilizing the power of timba music – a very intense percussive foundation which has deep musical history in Cuba bridging folk and other urban genres.]]> The multi-lingual, multi-genre People of Earth (PoE) introduce themselves on their self-titled CD What happens when a multi-lingual ensemble comes together from several countries utilizing the power of timba music – a very intense percussive foundation which has deep musical history in Cuba bridging folk and other urban genres. The answer lies in People of Earth, a bi-lingual (Spanish…

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]]> Alex Acuña | Gifts https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com/2022/09/alex-acuna-gifts-album-review/ Wed, 21 Sep 2022 13:41:20 +0000 https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com/?p=5695   Percussionist extraordinaire Alex Acuña takes a tour of his musical roots and more for his latest release, Gifts   Those who are go-to musicians are willing and able to utilize their skills to lead, enhance and be flexible in whatever musical environment that is set before them. Alex Acuña absolutely fits this description as a drummer/percussionist whose contributions defy any category.]]> Percussionist extraordinaire Alex Acuña takes a tour of his musical roots and more for his latest release, Gifts Those who are go-to musicians are willing and able to utilize their skills to lead, enhance and be flexible in whatever musical environment that is set before them. Alex Acuña absolutely fits this description as a drummer/percussionist whose contributions defy any category.

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]]> Tony Hightower | Legacy https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com/2021/11/tony-hightower-legacy-album-review/ Fri, 05 Nov 2021 13:23:12 +0000 https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com/?p=5610   Jazzman Tony Hightower continues the road to his future Legacy with his second release   When an artist dedicates their recorded labor of love for a beloved family member, especially one who was highly impactful in their musical aspirations, the feeling can be quite mutual. Singer/songwriter/musician Tony Hightower fully recognized his mother Theresa Hightower (who passed in 2018) made a world of difference - professionally and personally.]]> Jazzman Tony Hightower continues the road to his future Legacy with his second release When an artist dedicates their recorded labor of love for a beloved family member, especially one who was highly impactful in their musical aspirations, the feeling can be quite mutual. Singer/songwriter/musician Tony Hightower fully recognized his mother Theresa Hightower (who passed in 2018) made a world of…

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]]> Musicologist A. Scott Galloway Reflects on the Last Concert He Experienced Before the COVID-19 Crisis Lockdown https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com/2020/04/herbie-hancock-reimagines-the-possibilities-of-his-civil-rights-era-compositions/ Sun, 12 Apr 2020 15:11:26 +0000 https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com/?p=5422   Herbie Hancock Symphonically Reimagines the Possibilities of His Civil Rights Era Compositions “I Have a Dream” & “Ostinato” with Gustavo Dudamel and The Los Angeles Philharmonic   by A. Scott Galloway   On Thursday March 5th, a day I was not in the best of health, I dragged myself downtown to Disney Hall to see a Herbie Hancock concert.   Now, at 55 years old, I have had the good fortune to have seen Mr. Hancock plenty of times over the years all over southern California.]]> Herbie Hancock Symphonically Reimagines the Possibilities of His Civil Rights Era Compositions “I Have a Dream” & “Ostinato” with Gustavo Dudamel and The Los Angeles Philharmonic by A. Scott Galloway On Thursday March 5th, a day I was not in the best of health, I dragged myself downtown to Disney Hall to see a Herbie Hancock concert. Now, at 55 years old, I have had the good fortune to have…

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]]> Boney James | Solid https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com/2020/03/boney-james-solid-album-review/ Thu, 12 Mar 2020 12:18:51 +0000 https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com/?p=5414   Contemporary Jazz Icon Boney James proves he is Solid once again for his upcoming CD   UPDATE MARCH 31st: Street Release Date has been updated to June 12th.   Sometimes it does not hurt to seek music that supplies good medicine to the soul when the stress levels are high. If music can play a healing role in that capacity, Boney James is fully locked no matter what he plays.]]> Contemporary Jazz Icon Boney James proves he is Solid once again for his upcoming CD UPDATE MARCH 31st: Street Release Date has been updated to June 12th. Sometimes it does not hurt to seek music that supplies good medicine to the soul when the stress levels are high. If music can play a healing role in that capacity, Boney James is fully locked no matter what he plays. With some of urban…

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]]> Keyboardist Jason Miles Big-Ups Black Icons with Black Magic https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com/2020/03/jason-miles-black-magic-album-review/ Fri, 06 Mar 2020 18:26:46 +0000 https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com/?p=5405   Jason Miles / Kind of New Black Magic (Ropeadope)   A Record Reflection by A. Scott Galloway   Keyboardist/producer/Sound Designer Jason Miles steps from the shadows of his collective Global Noise to revel in his penchant for soulful jazzy continental uniting grooves with his other band Kind of New, presenting Black Magic.]]> Jason Miles / Kind of New Black Magic (Ropeadope) A Record Reflection by A. Scott Galloway Keyboardist/producer/Sound Designer Jason Miles steps from the shadows of his collective Global Noise to revel in his penchant for soulful jazzy continental uniting grooves with his other band Kind of New, presenting Black Magic. The 8-song project (plus two interludes) is a satisfier that ratchets up…

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]]> Second Outing from Corea McBride & Blade Finds Trio as Virtuous and Versatile as Ever https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com/2019/10/chick-corea-christian-mcbride-brian-blade-trilogy-2-album-review/ Fri, 18 Oct 2019 15:05:19 +0000 https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com/?p=5375   Chick Corea / Christian McBride / Brian Blade Trilogy 2 (Concord Jazz) A Record Reflection by A. Scott Galloway   At 78-years-young, pianist/composer Chick Corea has assembled, led and cultivated a number of uncannily synergistic groups – large and small, acoustic and electric - in several sub genres of music classified as “Jazz.” Among his more recent alchemies is Trilogy, the Chick Corea Trio featuring bassist Christian McBride and drummer Brian Blade.]]> Chick Corea / Christian McBride / Brian Blade Trilogy 2 (Concord Jazz) A Record Reflection by A. Scott Galloway At 78-years-young, pianist/composer Chick Corea has assembled, led and cultivated a number of uncannily synergistic groups – large and small, acoustic and electric – in several sub genres of music classified as “Jazz.” Among his more recent alchemies is Trilogy, the Chick Corea Trio…

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]]> Stern and Lorber Find Equal Footing at Level Eleven https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com/2019/10/mike-stern-jeff-lorber-fusion-eleven-album-review/ Thu, 10 Oct 2019 13:55:20 +0000 https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com/?p=5363   Mike Stern - Jeff Lorber Fusion Eleven (Concord) A Record Reflection by A. Scott Galloway   On paper, the pairing of stalwart New York guitarist Mike Stern (veteran of the Miles Davis, Steps Ahead and Blood Sweat & Tears bands - to name just three) with studio slick Oregon-native/West Coast transplant keyboardist Jeff Lorber seems like oil and vinegar- highly unlikely to mix.]]> Mike Stern – Jeff Lorber Fusion Eleven (Concord) A Record Reflection by A. Scott Galloway On paper, the pairing of stalwart New York guitarist Mike Stern (veteran of the Miles Davis, Steps Ahead and Blood Sweat & Tears bands – to name just three) with studio slick Oregon-native/West Coast transplant keyboardist Jeff Lorber seems like oil and vinegar- highly unlikely to mix. And truthfully…

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]]> Poncho Sanchez | Trane’s Delight https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com/2019/08/poncho-sanchez-tranes-delight-album-review/ Mon, 12 Aug 2019 20:17:26 +0000 https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com/?p=5338   Latin jazz veteran Poncho Sanchez returns to the studio after a 7 year absence with Trane’s Delight, a hearty thank you to his hero, jazz pioneer John Coltrane   The love affair was launched when he was only 11 years – staring intently at John Coltrane’s self-titled 1962 album. After he saved some money to make that monumental purchase, Poncho Sanchez gathered his drums and congas and played along with the album that guided his musical spirit.]]> Latin jazz veteran Poncho Sanchez returns to the studio after a 7 year absence with Trane’s Delight, a hearty thank you to his hero, jazz pioneer John Coltrane The love affair was launched when he was only 11 years – staring intently at John Coltrane’s self-titled 1962 album. After he saved some money to make that monumental purchase, Poncho Sanchez gathered his drums and congas and played along…

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