On her fifth release, Sylvia Brooks Live With Christian Jacob, Sylvia Brooks kicks open the door and issues a robust reading of her recital book. Drawing from her four previous recordings: Dangerous Liaisons (CD Baby, 2009), Restless (CD Baby, 2012), The Arrangement (SBM Music, 2017), and Signature (Rhombus Records, 2022), Brooks reveals herself as a song stylist as opposed to a jazz singer, putting her more in the arena of Frank Sinatra than Betty Carter.
Famous Jazz Guitarists of All Time
Jazz guitar has shaped the sound of modern music for generations. From early pioneers who transformed the role of the guitar in jazz to modern virtuosos redefining the genre today, jazz guitarists have continuously pushed musical boundaries with creativity, emotion,...
