Dayna Stephens – Hopium

Dayna Stephens – Hopium
Jazz
Over the course of seven tracks, Stephens invites listeners to join him in contemplating the moments of confusion and clarity that shape daily life, as well as the transformative power of truth that underlies it all.

The New York Second – Room for Other People

The New York Second – Room for Other People
Jazz
These eleven pieces draw upon the themes of Vivian Maier’s photographs. “The New York Second” offers a work that will undoubtedly appeal to jazz enthusiasts and classical music lovers alike.

Dann Zinn – Two Roads (ENG review)

Dann Zinn – Two Roads
Jazz
Musically, Two Roads represents a bold stylistic evolution. The album explores a wide array of musical traditions that have shaped Zinn’s unmistakably original voice, both as a composer and performer.

Eugenie Jones – Eugenie

Eugenie Jones – Eugenie
Jazz
Renowned for expanding the audience for jazz, Jones weaves moving narratives into universal themes that reflect shared human experiences across geographic and cultural boundaries.

Jerry Kalaf – Safe Travels

Jerry Kalaf (Feat. Doug Walter, Tom Ranier, Trey Henry & Atlys) – Safe Travels
Jazz
Radiant, Jubilant, and Deeply Melodic… There is a luminous, almost symphonic quality to the melodic approach here—compositions rich with meaning, verging on literary, if not entirely so.

Petra Onderuf – Add Odd Time Of Day (ENG review)

Petra Onderuf – Add Odd Time Of Day
Jazz
An album where the guiding thread is undoubtedly universal poetry. Though undeniably Slavic, Petra Onderuf and her quartet immerse us in an intellectual realm that unfolds a cascade of poetic expressions.

Jessica Jones Quartet – Edible Flowers (ENG review)

Jessica Jones Quartet – Edible Flowers
Jazz
The Jessica Jones Quartet is a jazz ensemble performing original and experimental music. While rooted in the jazz tradition, their work employs structured compositions as a springboard for improvisations.