All That Matters
shaun@blittzedmarketing.com April 2, 2025
O's Notes: Benjie Porecki is an established keyboardist who was inspired by Herbie Hancock and Ray Charles. He plays a genre busting contemporary jazz that is palatable to a wide audience on All That Matters, a warm set of contemporary jazz tunes centered around the piano. Mark Prince plays drums, and Michael Bowle plays bass to round out the Trio. We liked “Intermezzo” with Benji playing the B3 and piano, “She’s Gone”, and “Home At Last”. We also liked the ballads like “Bring It On Home” and the title track.
All That Matters
shaun@blittzedmarketing.com April 3, 2025
O's Notes: Benjie Porecki is an established keyboardist who was inspired by Herbie Hancock and Ray Charles. He plays a genre busting contemporary jazz that is palatable to a wide audience on All That Matters, a warm set of contemporary jazz tunes centered around the piano. Mark Prince plays drums, and Michael Bowle plays bass to round out the Trio. We liked “Intermezzo” with Benji playing the B3 and piano, “She’s Gone”, and “Home At Last”. We also liked the ballads like “Bring It On Home” and the title track.
Encounters & Collisions
shaun@blittzedmarketing.com April 2, 2025
O's Notes: Portuguese vocalist, composer Sara Serpa describes her life experiences since moving to the USA on Encounters And Collisions. Her supporting band is a trio with Ingrid Laubrock (sax), Angelica Sanchez (p), and Erik Friedlander (cello). Her encounters expose the insular views and insensitivities of many Americans. Her story is enlightening yet disturbing on many fronts. The music reflects the moods and emotions she has endured. It’s the life of a budding musician full of experiences: first time childbirth, an unwed mother, the unexpected loss of her father, defining herself by her music, and becoming a New Yorker, in Harlem. Over 18 years she’s added many dimensions to her life yet still feels like an outsider. This is a passionate story with matching music offering a unique perspective.
Shatter The Glass Sanctuary
shaun@blittzedmarketing.com April 2, 2025
O's Notes: Trombonist, composer, and band leader Naomi Moon Siegel’s latest release serves two purposes. First the acclamation to western Montana after living in metropolitan USA. Secondly Shatter The Glass Sanctuary serves as an expression of emotions based on reality. The band is a sextet including Ray Larsen (t) and Andy COE (g). The chaotic “Sabotage” and “The Adventures of Violet & Pilot” stand out on Side A. We preferred the provocative title suite (Side B), especially “Breathe In” featuring bassist Kelsey Mines, “Tethered” and “Shatter It”.
Encounters & Collisions
shaun@blittzedmarketing.com April 3, 2025
O's Notes: Portuguese vocalist, composer Sara Serpa describes her life experiences since moving to the USA on Encounters And Collisions. Her supporting band is a trio with Ingrid Laubrock (sax), Angelica Sanchez (p), and Erik Friedlander (cello). Her encounters expose the insular views and insensitivities of many Americans. Her story is enlightening yet disturbing on many fronts. The music reflects the moods and emotions she has endured. It’s the life of a budding musician full of experiences: first time childbirth, an unwed mother, the unexpected loss of her father, defining herself by her music, and becoming a New Yorker, in Harlem. Over 18 years she’s added many dimensions to her life yet still feels like an outsider. This is a passionate story with matching music offering a unique perspective.
Shatter The Glass Sanctuary
shaun@blittzedmarketing.com April 3, 2025
O's Notes: Trombonist, composer, and band leader Naomi Moon Siegel’s latest release serves two purposes. First the acclamation to western Montana after living in metropolitan USA. Secondly Shatter The Glass Sanctuary serves as an expression of emotions based on reality. The band is a sextet including Ray Larsen (t) and Andy COE (g). The chaotic “Sabotage” and “The Adventures of Violet & Pilot” stand out on Side A. We preferred the provocative title suite (Side B), especially “Breathe In” featuring bassist Kelsey Mines, “Tethered” and “Shatter It”.