NOTES ON JAZZ

A forum for jazz reviews, discussion of new jazz, blues music, the musicians, reviews of recent and historical releases, reviews of live performances, concerts, interviews and almost anything I find of interest. by Ralph A. Miriello

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

The Sophisticated and Swinging Sound of "The Ali Ryerson Quartet"

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The accomplished flutist, Ali Ryerson has released her seventeenth recording simply titled The Ali Ryerson Quartet on her self-produced A...

Saturday, June 20, 2026

Michael Blake and Chroma Nova:" Piccolos Before Rifles": Eloquence, Color and Joy

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Michael Blake is a creative saxophonist/composer whose work I have always tried to keep current with. I first heard this Canadian born music...

Thursday, June 4, 2026

Minimalist, contemplative and insightful: "The Woods" - The Ryan Blotnick Quartet

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The guitarist Ryan Blotnick has released his fifth album titled The Woods in April of this year released on Fishkill Records. Ryan attended...

Sunday, May 31, 2026

The Passing of a Friend; RIP Louis Gramling (Aug 3, 1938-May 12, 2026)

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Louis Gramling on his Eightieth birthday in 2018 I lost a friend on May 12 th of this year after he succumbed to a relatively short heath ...

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Soul Slaying British Vocalist Mica Millar Releases Her Latest "A Little Bit of Me"

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Mica Millar- A Little Bit of Me - Golden Hour Music I am not often smitten, but the British soul/jazz/R & B vocalist Mica (pronounce...

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Ralph A. Miriello: Music lover, Jazz Journalist; freelance writer; contributor to, the Huffington Post, jazz.com; allaboutjazz and jazzreview Member of Jazz Journalists Association, Green Advocate, Construction professional and geothermal consultant,

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