Found Memories
shaun@blittzedmarketing.com April 1, 2026
O's Notes: Vibraphonist, composer Carolyn Trowbridge leads a contemporary jazz band for her latest release, Found Memories. Overall, it is a pleasant listening experience. Trowbridge leads most melodies as on “Duchess of Sheba” before Elaine Barber blends in the harp on Chopin’s Seance”, with Caitlin Palmer contributing shadowing vocals. We also enjoyed “Turtle Heart” with bassist Mario Castellanos setting the pace, and the playful “Tookies Engine”.
Three Suites
shaun@blittzedmarketing.com April 1, 2026
O's Notes: Drummer percussionist Colin Hinton forms a trio with pianist Santiago Leibson and bassist Eivind Opsvik. They perform three introspective suites that are at times melancholic but always engaging. Hinton provides excellent percussion and drum work on “Skumringstid - Movement I”, with Leibson and Opsvik coming into the spotlight on “Movement III”. We enjoyed the “Elegy for Ralph” suite best of all.
This is Neo-Soul
shaun@blittzedmarketing.com April 1, 2026
O's Notes: Keyboard wizard Mark Adams played with Roy Ayers back in the day and that is the groove we hear on This Is Neo-Soul. The riffs are catchy, danceable, and radio friendly. Take a step back to the 1970s with a New York City urban groove that was intoxicating. The roster of musicians is vast and includes artists that were a part of the scene including Chris DeCarmine (d), Dave Mullins (sax), Monte Croft (vibes), Steve Kroon (perc), and Kenyatta Beasley (t).