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Artist Interview: Itai Kriss

When did you start playing the flute and how did you choose the flute? When I was nine years old

In this extraordinary new release of Claude Bolling’s iconic Suite for Flute and Jazz Piano Trio, arranger Steve Barta has

Lotus Blossom- Andrea Brachfeld Andrea Brachfeld – flutes, vocals, thumb piano Bill O’ Connell – piano Winard Harper – drums

Canadian jazz flutist Bill McBirnie has released a new album which is organized as an organ trio. The unmistakable sound

Andrea Brachfeld’s new CD, Lady of the Island is an excellent addition to the jazz flute discography. Andrea with a

Toronto-based jazz flutist Jef Kearns’ new album Soulfisticated is appropriately titled, because it’s full of soul. This album of all

I’m learning jazz flute from Ron Burgundy. Yes, I’m serious. Not many flutists can say that, and I think everyone

Can you give us 5 career highlights? 1. I was on the Dinah Shore Show as a youngster 2. Soloing

“unexpectable”: Sarpay Ozcagatay. I love reviewing new flute albums; it gives me a chance to hear what so many talented

In This Life, The Jamie Baum Septet Jamie Baum – flute, alto flute, flute d’amour Amir El Saffar – trumpet