Valér Miko is an exceedingly talented composer whose sound is remarkably connected with deeper personal, spiritual, and philosophical ideas. Recently, he has been working on a unique studio endeavor known as Projekt Gaia, which sees the artist performing material that […]
Colorado-based jazz vocalist Wil Alston may have released his debut album, Introducing Wil Alston, at an older age than many new artists, but with that comes a more seasoned and powerful singer. For jazz and soul music, the older you […]
Luzid Chaos is an eclectic musical outfit with a very direct and innovative approach. Their sound blurs the lines between experimental sounds, avant-garde and progressive jazz, making for a distinctive and forward-thinking approach to music. The outfit’s most recent release, […]
Singer/songwriter Michon Young almost seems to belong to an older generation of soul goddesses, when superpowered vocalists such as Anita Baker, Whitney Houston, and Sade seduced the airwaves with their palpable emotion and sexy crooning. Young’s latest album, Love, Life, […]
Devin Farney is a musician and performer whose sound blurs the lines between jazz and fusion, making for a classic, yet colorful and dynamic twist. Recently, Farney released a new studio effort titled Seasonal Colors. The EP features five compositions […]
Q: Messenger’s new single “You Say You Love Me” is a beautifully sad song. Is it autobiographical? A: No, not really. It’s just a great song with a great lyric that told a story we thought many people could relate […]
Pianist/composer Ron Ward Jr. doesn’t believe in being musically categorized. True enough, his latest album Melodies from the Heart is a myriad of influences, from smooth jazz to hip-hop, Gospel to R&B. Q: You just released a new album, Melodies […]
Pianist/composer Rafa Selase delivers a hypnotic pull with his single, “Beauty of the Warrior.” Reflecting the musical adventurousness and eclectic artistic brew of his Bay Area roots, Selase has a stunning body of work that encompasses everything from spoken word […]
Sam Blakeslee is a trombonist/composer based in New York City. He has just released a new album, Selective Coverage, with the Sam Blakeslee Quintet. Q: In terms of musical style, how would you categorize yourself? A: I’d like to think […]
Q: Where were you born? A: I was born in Seoul, South Korea. Q: How did H & J Quintet form? A: My band’s name “H&J Quintet” comes from my husband and my first initials, H for Hanna and J […]
