It probably had something to do with the kind of year we had, but the albums that seemed to stand out in 2020 were often ones that brought the most comfort: the balladry of Jeremy Pelt, the elegant and understated weave of strings used by Eric Alexander, the sunny...
Wow, it’s amazing. The review pile is actually getting pretty low. The only problem I’m having is with those CDs and LPs that might have gotten buried under something else or misplaced during the cross-country move this summer, and then they pop up out of nowhere. I...
Composer John Finbury’s new album was released on May 20, 2020, featuring music with a predominantly pianistic character, influenced by Hispanic culture. The album cover directly refers to Mexican culture. The music revealing a series of delicious climates...
Pretty watercolors are painted by pianist/composer John Finbury, who actually only plays one song on this gorgeous album, an intimate solo “Waltz For Patty” to close things out. Otherwise he employs Tim Ray at the ivories to team up with an impressionistic team of...
Grammy and Latin Grammy-winning pianist and composer John Finbury is used to an infectious Latin jazz feel that has won him accolades on the jazz scene. His latest album American Nocturnes – Final Days Of July is a brilliant departure from the Latin jazz world. Here...
JOHN FINBURY – “AMERICAN NOCTURNES – FINAL DAYS OF JULY” – Green Flash Music John Finbury, piano/composer/arranger; Bob Patton, arranger; Tim Ray, piano; Eugene Friesen, cello; Roni Eytan, harmonica; Claudio Ragazzi, guitar; Vitor Goncalves & Roberto Cassan,...
