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.
10 Reasons Trumpets Are Often Used in Jazz
Jazz trumpets are a famous instrument often used in jazz music. Because of their unique timbre, cultural background, and unprecedented functionality, they bear a special responsibility to define the image of such music. From the loud and powerful tones of Louis...
