Born into a musical family, jazz artist Sylvia Brooks started on her musical path at a young age. Releasing her first album in 2009, Brooks boasts a long and lucrative professional career, with highlights including a spot on Bob Parlocha’s Top 50 jazz albums list, a collaboration with Grammy Nominated Kim Richmond, and accolades from veteran producer and jazz historian Arnaldo Desouteiro. This year Brooks brings us her fourth studio album. Titled Signature, this all-original collection of songs is a comprehensive look into the songwriting abilities and innate musical skill that Brooks undoubtedly possesses.
Why No Two Live Jazz Performances Ever Sound Exactly the Same
Imagine listening to your favorite jazz track in a small dimly-lit club. You know the melody well enough to probably anticipate the next part. Suddenly, though, the pianist makes an unexpected move, the bassist responds with a light-hearted beat, and the vocalist...
