Midwest Record feels the groove on Brian Charette’s “Once & Future”

The guy that literally, actually and factually wrote the book about B3 will blow your mind right out of the box on the first track with the way he cascades...

All About Jazz talks with Walt Weiskopf about his career, past and present

What is it that drives Walt Weiskopf? It's all about the music, all about the sound. He's reached a large audience in ten years of touring with Steely Dan. He's...

“Father Figure” by Michael Dease gets reviewed by All About Jazz

Paying it forward is simply a given in jazz. Long before the music was welcomed in ivory tower institutions and codified for classroom consumption at all levels, seasoned musicians were...

Raul da Gama reveals the truth behind “Out & About” by Will Bernard

It’s never an easy ask, playing Will Bernard’s whimsical music. Then playing it well. Then playing it this well. But this quintet led by none other than Will Bernard himself...

Dusted In Exile reviews the new one from Walt Weiskopf

Calling Coltrane an influence is an exercise in stating the obvious for most saxophonists under the age of sixty. The undisputed Heavyweight Champion of the horn still exerts a seismic...

Thanks to All About Jazz for the great review of “The Way You Say It” by Walt Weiskopf

Do jazz jukeboxes exist? I'm not referring to an online streaming service that tells you what to like. I'm talking about a mechanical box in a roadhouse you put money...

Step Tempest shows it’s own – “Gratitude” by Tom Tallitsch

From the opening seconds of the first track "Terrain", it's easy to understand why the new Tom Tallitsch CD, titled "Gratitude" (his 4th for PosiTone Records), is so enjoyable.  The...

Richard Kamins gives positive affirmation to “Out & About” by Will Bernard

For his 8th album as a leader (and 2nd for PosiTone Records), guitarist and composer Will Bernard went into the studio with a crackling rhythm section (drummer Allison Miller and...

Midwest Record is pleased with “Gratitude” by Tom Tallitsch

TOM TALLITSCH/Gratitude: Loaded with music borne of several personal situations that are life changing, Tallitsch finds his voice in a new place and takes his impressive past to a new...