Vocalist Gabrielle Cavassa Molds Moody Jazz Atmosphere
Gabrielle Cavassa’s voice balances on a knife-edge between jazzy nostalgia and indie originality. Blue Note knows she is something special.
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Vocalist Claire Dickson Creates Beguiling Art Music
Claire Dickson makes art music that casts a spell. There is a power here that mixes popular, personal, and jazz elements into a daring, delicious whole.
José James Explores Disco Through a Creative Jazz Mindset
In conversation, jazz singer José James is literate and a good listener, clearly excited about connecting music to politics, culture, and history.
Emma Frank’s Jazz Negotiates Dark and Light
Emma Frank's third recording, Ocean Av, is a brilliant collection of literary jazz that defies categories and features pianist Aaron Parks and drummer Jim Black. PopMatters talks with Frank about the challenges of finding a new voice in jazz.