ANFTD #87: Melissa Aldana
Melissa Aldana joins the podcast with music from several of her releases, including the recent Visions, inspired by Frida Kahlo and other Latina artists.
Dave Douglas ‘Marching Music’ gets feature Downbeat review
Ammar Kalia says: "Douglas provides a spirited collection of protest music."
SUBSCRIBER SERIES // Dave Douglas – Fish
Our new subscriber series, Hudson Solos, features solo trumpet pieces by Dave Douglas.
‘Overcome’ by Dave Douglas featured on NPR’s Morning Edition
Nate Chinen says: "They created the music in pieces, passing files back and forth. But the sound of their communion makes it seem as if they’re all in a room together."
Something Else reviews Dave Douglas ‘Marching Music’
A. Victor Aaron says: "Marching Music is music with a purpose that also widens Douglas’ already expansive palette."
Dave Douglas presents solo trumpet livestream on December 18
Along with multi-instrumentalist Rafael Statin and trombonsit Jen Baker, Dave will present a concert of solo trumpet music.
‘Overcome’ by Dave Douglas on Rolling Stone ‘Best of 2020’ list
In his compendium of outstanding 2020 releases, Hank Shteamer says of Overcome, "it proved that the collective spirit of jazz can withstand a whole lot."
Downbeat reviews Emi Makabe’s ‘Anniversary’
Reviewer Peter Margasak says the album, "immediately grabs the listener."
Webber/Morris Big Band’s ‘Both Are True’ named to Bandcamp ‘Best of 2020’ list
Dave Sumner says, "Morris and Webber made the big band album of the year."
Dave Douglas ‘Dizzy Atmosphere’ named to PopMatters ‘Best of 2020’ list
Will Layman says, "The band is given lots of room and lots of responsibility, and each member repays what Douglas asks of them."
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