Downbeat review – Awake Vol. 2
I am extremely proud to have had Downbeat Magazine recognize my recording, Awake, Vol. 2 The Music of Don Cherry – and giving it a favorable 3 1/2 star review. As much as reviews are extremely subjective, it is a…
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Awake: Volume 2 — The Music of Don Cherry
Order on Shifting Paradigm Records Don Cherry – The Eternal Troubadour By John Kruth Years ago, I had a friend named Robin Kornman. A Jewish butterball originally from New Orleans with a shock of black hair, Robin had an infectious…
Composition featured in “Deep Woods”
A composition of mine was recently placed in the full-length feature film, “Deep Woods“. It was premiered at the Milwaukee Film Festival, and featured at the Wyoming Film Festival, Montreal Independent Film Festival, and the Norway Action Film Festival. The…
The Third Story podcast interview
I was recently interviewed for Leo Sidran’s wonderful podcast, The Third Story. Listen here –– episode: “The Ones That Got Away, 2022 Holiday Edition” I have been a big fan of The Third Story for quite some time – if you haven’t checked…
KASE, Season Two: Full Bloom
Purchase HERE Imagine Imagine the journey of intentionally finding joy every single day sifting through all the shit to intentionally find joy every single day like, how do you do that? how do you empty your mind? to just focus…
The Jewel
Out 12/17/21 on Ropedope Records Liner notes by Kevin Lynch There are a thousand stories in the naked city. Yeah, New York. A fast-maturing musician from the heartland braves the forbidding shadows of Manhattan skyscrapers, showing up at a…
KASE “Pop Art”
This was the first time we made music together as KASE. The recording is extremely noisy, raw and unpolished – but it is a glimpse into the beginning of an almost two-year residency, ultimately shut down by the pandemic.…
B Side Recordings
I am excited to announce the launch of ‘B Side Recordings’! B Side will be the primary outlet through which I will be releasing my own music. It was a decision I came to as a result of being left…
Awake / the music of Don Cherry
Download liner notes/booklet “Don Cherry’s music has been left in the more than capable hands of Jamie Breiwick as he delivers a touching tribute to Cherry’s monumental achievements.”-Imran Mirza, UK Vibe “Awake/The Music of Don Cherry” hopefully will push younger…
Manty Ellis, Midwest Jazz Master
Manty Ellis is certainly what you call a treasure. His perspective on life and music is what we all hope to attain as musicians. He has recently formed a new project – The Milwaukee Jazz Foundation – as a means…