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.
When Jazz Meets Classical: Musicians Who Bridge Two Timeless Traditions
Although the borders between jazz and classical music might look well defined, some of the greatest jazz musicians in history have played so freely, so defensively, as to create inspired work that exists somewhere in between. Indeed, the rich history of jazz that’s...
