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Band of pros including Will Lee, Randy Brecker and Peter Erskine had no trouble recording this tight set of swing, Latin and fusion remotely

  Listen to this week’s playlist on YouTube and SpotifyEau Claire, Wisconsin native Pete McCann has been an integral part of the New York jazz scene for over 30 years. A sought after sideman from duos to big bands, he’s played guitar on over 100 CDs, and has performed or recorded with Kenny Wheeler, Lee Konitz, the Maria … Continue reading

Jazzology: Cartoon Bebop, Vinnie Riccitelli, Tunetown, The Dave Weckl Band Post-Bop, Jazz-Rock Fusion, Swing and Canada's Finest! Author: Jazzology May Cartoon Bebop (self-released) by The 14 Jazz Orchestra, arranged by saxophonist/composer/educator Dan Bonsanti, who has played with the biggest and the best including Kenton, Jaco, Brecker, Streisand, BeeGees and Dolly. Recorded remotely with players from Wisconsin, Arizona, Maine, California, Tennessee, New Jersey and Florida on four woodwinds, two trombones, three trumpets, guitar, bass, keyboard and drums, all stitched together magnificent...

Nicki & Patrick Adams – lynx (Sunnyside): “The collaborative essence of jazz ensures that the music is about making connections. These connections can be between individual musicians, different playing styles or even genres, as long as they are joined together in expressions through improvisation. Brothers Nicki and Patrick Adams have a natural bond that most musicians can never approximate with their peers. Their common upbringing and interests have also given them the idea to blend the aural tradition of jazz with the more written one of classical, with a unique approach that makes the...