“People Get Ready” has a strong gospel influence, with lots of steady percussive movement, clean phrasing and sun-dappled major harmony.
Song of the Day
Mark Winkler and Cheryl Bentyne – “Like Jazz”
A love song set against the backdrop of jazz history, featuring the sights and sounds of the East Coast scene.
Greg Burrows – “Sometime Ago”
Greg Burrows, “Sometime Ago,” from Tell Your Story Drummer Greg Burrows spent the past 35…
Adam Larson – “Perpetuity”
Adam Larson, “Perpetuity,” from Second City (Inner Circle Music) Tenor saxophonist Adam Larson’s fourth CD, Second…
Luis Muñoz – “Secrecy”
An unconventional fusion of disparate musical flavors
The Glenn Crytzer Orchestra – “The 408 Special”
The Glenn Crytzer Orchestra, “The 408 Special,” from Ain’t It Grand? The New York City…
Steve Turre – “The Very Thought of You”
Trombonist Turre brandishes plenty of chops on his new, mostly ballads disc, ‘The Very Thought of You,’ but the feel is decidedly mellow.
Steve Coleman’s Natal Eclipse – “Dancing and Jabbing”
“Dancing and Jabbing” draws inspiration from physical movement, particularly boxing techniques.
Alexandra Jackson – “Quiet Nights, Quiet Stars”
Alexandra Jackson, “Quiet Nights, Quiet Stars” ft. Miles Davis, Ivan Lins and Antonio Carlos Jobim …
Eddie Palmieri – “Cuerdas y Tumbao”
Eddie Sabiduria, “Cuerdas y Tumbao,” from Sabiduria (Ropeadope) The 80-year Latin music legend may claim that he…
Gary Smulyan – “Thedia”
Both boisterous and tender, this track from Gary Smulyan’s first live album as leader captures the baritone sax master in Paris backed by a splendid international rhythm section.
Erroll Garner – “No More Shadows”
Erroll Garner, “No More Shadows” from Nightconcert In June, Mack Avenue Records released a never-before-heard…
Nate Najar – “La Javanaise”
Najar, who is often compared to his idol, Charlie Byrd, plays with a deft touch and loads of feeling.
The Django Festival Allstars – “Attitude Manouche”
More than 65 years have passed since the death of guitarist Django Reinhardt, but his music continues to captivate modern ears.
Somi – “The Wild One”
Somi’s vocals are delicate yet visceral, and her lyrics are equally powerful, illustrating the gentrification of Harlem’s African immigrant community.
Michael Leonhart Orchestra – “The Silent Swarm Over El Paso”
The Painted Lady Suite, the debut album by the Michael Leonhart Orchestra, finds inspiration from a naturally uplifting source: the migration of butterflies.
Vijay Iyer Sextet – “Wake”
“Wake,” our Song of the Day, paints a sparse sonic landscape inhabited by raspy ambient whispers, ominous bass drones and murmuring piano.
Brian Bromberg – “Uh-Huh”
Brian Bromberg, “Uh-Huh,” from Thicker Than Water Brian Bromberg’s career started with momentous lift-off. At…
Keyon Harrold – “Wayfaring Traveler”
Keyon Harrold, “Wayfaring Traveler,” from The Mugician The Mugician is trumpeter Keyon Harrold’s first release…
Tom Bruner – “Dreamsville”
Tom Bruner, “Dreamsville,” from Homage to a Hero: Tom Bruner Plays the Ballads of Wes Montgomery…
