The World of Jazz / Blues

Maria Solena recently dropped “Happy Hour With You,” and it lands the way only an artist with real jazz roots can make something land. Four albums deep, stages across Italy, Las Vegas, and Denver, with names like Richie Cole and Seamus Blake behind her, and somehow the music still feels this intimate. Those years of living inside jazz, studying it, touring it, breathing it, all of that experience pours through the moment her voice comes in, and the track begins to settle arou

Cat’s Meow XO” is Suzanne Grzanna’s tenth studio album, and it sounds exactly like the work of someone who spent thirty years earning the right to make something this assured. She’s been in the jazz world since the early 90s. She grew up in Milwaukee in a household where both parents were professional musicians, studied saxophone, clarinet, piano, and voice, and that deep foundation is audible in every single moment of this record. She sings, plays saxophone, writes, produces

Kamila Csenge’s newly released “Against the Wall” shows why she stands out as more than just a guitarist. You can hear years of discipline and passion behind her playing, but it never feels technical for new listeners. Coming from the Czech Republic and shaped by studies in Prague and Berklee, she carries a global sound with her own identity. She naturally blends jazz roots, fusion energy, and emotional depth into one flowing style. “Kamila Csenge plays guitar like it’s spea

Richardo Baceler and Arito Moreira have together released a track, titled, “Mestre Novo da Guiné.” While Ricardo’s music feels grounded in Brazilian culture, with touches of jazz and classical influences, Arito, on this track adds a completely different weight through his music. His percussion doesn’t just support, it leads in a very subtle way, almost like it’s guiding the emotional core of the track. What I liked is how this collaboration doesn’t feel like two separate arti

Andy Smythe has released a full-length album, “Quiet Revolution” with a mixed bag of emotions. Andy sounds like an artist who brings the most honest version of himself to the screen. His songs are influenced by classic songwriting styles, but they feel fresh in their own way. His blend of folk, rock, and blues comes across as raw and clean. What really stands out about Smythe is how personal and human his overall presence feels, which reflects very evidently in his songs. Bei

Following the success of his previous album, “David Penn” has released yet another album titled, “Next Step.” Originally from Hempstead, New York, his roots in jazz feel very real and experienced. He started off studying Computer Science, but clearly music kept pulling him back in. Being mostly self-taught and learning from legends like Cecil McBee, and performing with names like Betty Carter, adds credibility to his journey. Like every other artist, David had a turning point

Some tracks speak a thousand words even without lyrics, and “Midnight” by Richard Green is one of those. Richard is an Italian musician, guitarist, and composer who has been based in London since 2012, and his musical journey clearly reflects a deep academic and creative background. His first release, “Dark Horses,” back in 2020, leaned heavily into experimental territory with a darker sonic character. Over time, his music expanded across various genres, which makes him a dyn

Hailing from the city of Cork, Ireland, Eoin Shannon is a wonderful musician whose love for his art is reflected in his music. For Eoin Shannon, music is much more than just beautiful arrangements of melodies; it transcends time itself. For him, it is a conversation with himself and the listeners. His collaborative spirit has led him to create music that leaves listeners in awe and makes a deep impact on the audience. With music artists like Larry Magee, Chanele, and Andrei S