Articles by Daniel Peck
Reggie Watkins Quartet
by Daniel Peck
Long-time jny: Pittsburgh resident trombonist, pianist and band leader Reggie Watkins has released four recordings as Band leader and has appeared on too many others to count. From 1999 to 2006 he served as trombonist and musical director for trumpeter and band leader for Maynard Ferguson and later served in the same capacity with singer-songwriter Jason Mraz. The May 2025 release of his album Rivers marks Reggie's fourth as a band leader, and his quartet performs ...
Continue ReadingNathan Paul: Life's Notes
by Daniel Peck
Nathan-Paul Davis grew up a pastor's son here in Cleveland, and knows how to deliver sound medicine to the people. His velvety lo-fi sounds are a vibe-heavy soul party, fusing modern trap, '70s funk, and fiery southern gospel.And Fusion is an apt word for this performance, which he terms Life's Notes. This show is steeped in improvisation, borders on free jazz but really is best described as an hour of experimental Fusion.Featuring Garret Folger on trumpet, ...
Continue ReadingStacy Dillard and Keigo Hirakawa
by Daniel Peck
A chance meeting with Wynton Marsalis in Dayton, Ohio led Stacy Dillard to New York where the saxophonist thrives fronting three of his own bands that cut across r&b/funk and hip hop and serves as an in-demand sideman. It's also where he met pianist Keigo Hirakawa with whom he partners for this performance. Keigo has spent the last 20 years touring the Midwest with his piano trio and has released three full length albums as a leader including ...
Continue ReadingTim Picard Quartet
by Daniel Peck
Venturing onward to New York seems to be a necessary step in the careers of most aspiring jazz artists.Guitarist Tim Picard has been a Northeast Ohio mainstay, equally adept in straight-ahead and free jazz. But time marches on and opportunities abound in the Big Apple, so Tim is off to New York, but not before one last performance of originals and favorites.Backed by Theron Brown on piano, Jordan McBride on bass and Zaire Darden on drums, ...
Continue ReadingDave Solazzo and the Bridge
by Daniel Peck
Sometimes, producing an album takes work, labor, a bit of suffering and a lot of negotiation. For Central New York Based Dave Solazzo and the Bridge, the trio knew after one session that they had to hit the studio and then the road.The fruit of that chemistry produced the 2023 album Locrian Skye, and you'll hear selections from that release on this episode of the program. Featuring Dave Solazzo on piano, Matthew Vacanti on Bass and Bill D'Agostino ...
Continue ReadingDan Wilson and Dan Bruce Guitar Duo
by Daniel Peck
By embracing the influence of his heroes from the jazz tradition and retaining his own musical personality, guitarist Dan Bruce has developed a unique and impressive musical voice. Now a resident of Cleveland, Ohio after spending a decade as an important member of Chicago's vibrant jazz scene, he is active throughout the United States as a performer, recording artist, composer and educator.Growing up in Akron, Ohio, Dan Wilson spent the majority of his youth within the church community, ...
Continue ReadingGeorge DeLancey Sextet
by Daniel Peck
Columbus based bassist George Delancey was a core member of the Larry Fuller Trio and has performed with Ben Patterson, Wynton Marsalis and Houston Person, among others. For this performance, he enlists a number of Central Ohio musicians to Cleveland to work out material in advance of a live album recording.For this performance, George leads a sextet that includes himself on bass, Paul Strawser on piano, Miles Franklin Smith on trumpet, Jake Smith on altos saxophone, Robert Dove ...
Continue ReadingAlex Anest Organ Trio
by Daniel Peck
The jny: Detroit-based Alex Anest Trio explores both original tunes and compositions from some of the greats on this organ trio performance. This is territory Alex knows well with appearances on over three dozen albums under his belt including a half dozen as a group leader. The next time you're lucky enough to see Alex live, take him up on his offer to buy you a drink if you're sitting in the front row. Alex anchors the group's ...
Continue ReadingLive at the Bop Stop - The Tim Mirth Quartet Featuring Justin Tibbs
by Daniel Peck
Northeast Ohio-based guitarist Tim Mirth specializes in adventurous and diverse compositions that speak to a desire to create, explore, and bring energy to the world, whether he is performing with Night Terrors, Stellar Regions, or leading his own touring trio. Saxophonist Justin Tibbs specializes in straight-ahead power jazz designed to bring both noise and funk in both his own JT's Electrik Blackout and as a member of the Acid Cats. This performance features the best of the two ...
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