Sakesho

Sakesho: We Want You to Say...

by Woodrow Wilkins
March 16, 2005

Andy Narell is a man of the world--in the kindest, most musical sense. Having performed and recorded with some of the biggest names in contemporary jazz--such as Dave Samuels, Marcus Miller, Chucho Valdez, Hugh Masekela, and Spyro Gyra--he always brings an international element to the table, whether it's his trademark Caribbean sound on the steel drums or the way he mixes it up with South African or European musicians. Or his latest effort, Sakesho. Narell shares the studio with two ...

Sakesho: Carribean Jazz Hits D.C.

by Franz A. Matzner
April 22, 2004

Blue's Alley April 8, 2004

You never know what to expect when you head out for a night of jazz, and to me that’s the best part of the jazz world. The music has become so diverse, so multi-cultural, and so stylistically varied that on any given evening even the most seasoned listener is liable to stumble onto something that not only provides a night of exceptional entertainment, but can also open up whole new vistas of exploration. ...