Jazz Notes
Ekep Nkwelle, Sean Mason, Linda May Han Oh, Yotam Silberstein, and an organ trio walk into a bar….
Artists who have appeared in Boise over the last two years have released singles and albums this summer, with more to come in the fall. Read who they are what they’re doing.
Oh and Aldana’s Beneath Lifted Skies
Bassist Linda May Han Oh and saxophonist Melissa Aldana’s new album, “Beneath Lifted Skies” mostly cover jazz classics—just the two of them, a bass and a sax. Their notes intertwine fluidly and leave you smiling at the sky above.
Sullivan Fortner’s “Leave That in There”
Sullivan Fortner follows up Grammy winner “Southern Nights” with “Leave That in There” (available on August 28) - - another strong showing. More awards ahead?
What’s In a Name?
The names of jazz tunes can be as interesting as the music itself, and some of my favorite titles come from Thelonious Monk. They seem to fit his music: Quirky. Angular. Innovative. Offbeat. Playful. Atonal. Sentimental. So much is wrapped into his music!
Ron Carter & Yotam Silberstein: Duets
Released in June, the new recording by legendary bassist Ron Carter and guitarist Yotam Silberstein combines their talents to bring you a masterful series of duets—a bit of cool shade for a hot summer’s day.
Lucy Yeghiazaryan’s “Hey Love”
Lucy Yeghiazaryan’s new album, “Hey Love” takes her back to the American Songbook, with some new arrangements and tweaks.
Emmet Cohen’s Universal Truth
Just released by Mack Avenue Records, “Universal Truth” is a timely follow-up to Cohen’s Miles and Coltrane at 100 Tour.