Sound Bites: September 15, 2010
Short takes on recent CD releases by Vijay Iyer (Solo), Michael Gregory Jackson (Clarity), Chris Lightcap’s Bigmouth (Deluxe), Rebecca Martin (When I Was Long Ago), and Speak (Speak).
Category: CD Reviews
Sound Bites: January 10, 2010
Short takes on recent CD releases by Wayne Escoffery (Uptown), Von Freeman (Vonski Speaks), Komeda Project (Requiem), Donny McCaslin (Declaration) and James Weidman (Three Worlds).
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CDs in Brief: January 2, 2010
Short takes on recent releases by Rez Abbasi (Things to Come), Coke/Marsh/Feld (It’s Possible), Jonathon Haffner (Life on Wednesday), Darryl Harper (Stories in Real Time), Arturo Stable (Call) and Marcus Strickland (Idiosyncracies).
Jan 02, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
CDs in Brief: September 1, 2009
Short takes on recent releases by Eddie Harris & Ellis Marsalis (Homecoming), Joel Harrison (Urban Myths), Evan Parker’s Electro-Acoustic Ensemble (The Moment’s Energy), Jim Rotondi (Blues for Brother Ray) and Bill Tapia (Livin’ It Live).
Ralph Carney’s Serious Jass Project
Let’s get one thing straight right now: the only “serious” thing about Ralph Carney’s delightful new record is his band’s dedication… to having a damn good time and making sure you do too.
Aug 06, 2009 | 2 comments | View Post
Sharel Cassity: Just for You
As a young alto saxophonist on the New York scene, Sharel Cassity could have decided she had something to prove. But as good at she may be at navigating musical obstacle courses, Cassity shines brightest when pursuing her own path at her own pace.
May 22, 2009 | 0 comments | View Post
Daniel Sadownick: There Will Be a Day
Looking beyond commonly conceived notions of “Latin jazz,” ace percussionist Daniel Sadownick draws as much from bebop and postmodern jazz ideas as from Afro-Cuban rhythm.
Apr 22, 2009 | 0 comments | View Post
Gaucho: Deep Night
It’s not a rule of thumb exactly, but a safe bet: any record which includes a musical comb, washboard or cheek percussion can’t be bad. All three appear at key moments of Deep Night.
Apr 13, 2009 | 4 comments | View Post
David Binney: Third Occasion
Fresh ideas beam from every angle in Third Occasion, as the alto saxophonist leads a supple quartet of star players through a warm, reflective and instantly engaging set of closely related original works.
Apr 12, 2009 | 0 comments | View Post
DeJohnette / Patitucci / Perez: Music We Are
Jack DeJohnette, John Patitucci and Danilo Perez have not worked together as a trio before, but on Music We Are they sound like a working unit of long standing.
Apr 07, 2009 | 0 comments | View Post
Todd Coolman: Perfect Strangers
In assembling this unique CD, bassist Todd Coolman didn’t fall back on standards or a longstanding repertoire. Instead, he solicited original compositions from visitors to his website.
Oct 21, 2008 | 0 comments | View Post
Marshall Gilkes: Lost Words
Possessing a brainy yet conversationally eloquent style, Gilkes offers up a set of eight radiant original tunes with his second release as a leader.
Oct 21, 2008 | 0 comments | View Post
