Jazz/Blues
Pink Martini Returns to Chicago Symphony Center This Month
Arturo O'Farrill Sextet Reaches 'Boss Level' on New Zoho Music Release (REVIEW)
There's no way Arturo O'Farrill's Latin Jazz Orchestra will prepare you for this! 'Boss Level' (Zoho Music) by the Arturo Farrill Sextet is a staunchly bebopping 10-track manifesto recorded after they performed for a solid week at Birdland in New York City to hone their seemingly telepathic chops. Of course, pianist Arturo-son of the great Chico O'Farrill-has been jamming with the trumpeter (Adam) and the drummer (Zack) of this sextet forever. They're both his sons. With three O'Farrills amid the ghost of Grandpa Chico smiling, this is more than just a family affair. It's a whole 'nother O'Farrill level. 'Boss Level.' Karolina Strassmayer & Drori Mondlak-Klaro! Create Jazz 'Of Mystery And Beauty' [REVIEW]
There's plenty of both in this aptly-named project: 'Of Mystery And Beauty' (Lilypad Music) by Karolina Strassmayer & Drori Mondlak-Klaro! It has a rather unique sound. But, then again, this quartet really came into its own starting on its fifth (2011's 'Joining Forces') and sixth (2013's 'Small Moments') CDs. They have experienced the kind of upward trajectory that only international acclaim can garner.
