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Jon Hamar - Música Callada
by Thierry De Clemensat, Paris Move
5-STARS Jon Hamar's Música Callada Redefines the Boundaries Between Classical Music and Jazz
It is rare to encounter a classical recording in which the double bass stands at the center of the artistic vision. Yet with Música Callada, released this June, Jon Hamar has created an album that feels quietly transformative, a work of uncommon depth that lingers long after the final notes fade. The first surprise arrives almost... read more
David Friesen Circle 3 Trio - Where the Light Falls
by Rick Anderson, CD Hotlist
Joined by pianist Greg Goebel and drummer Charlie Doggett, legendary bassist/composer David Friesen presents here a two-disc set of live and studio recordings comprised entirely of originals, all of them in a generally straight-ahead but harmonically adventurous style. Guitarist Larry Koonse pitches in on about half of the tracks as well, and those are some of the most enjoyable — though the whole album is great. Friesen's backup playing is... read more
Eric Jacobson - Heading Home
by Jack Bowers, All About Jazz
4-STARS There is a sensible piece of advice known to every baseball batter that has been taken to heart by Milwaukee-based trumpeter Eric Jacobson's concerning his hard-hitting quintet: come out swinging. Which is precisely what happens on Heading Home, Jacobson's second (or perhaps third) recording as leader of his own ensemble, whose opening number, "Survival," proves beyond a doubt that everyone in the lineup—all eyes focused on the... read more
Roxy Coss - Restless Idealism
by Delarue, New York Music Daily
Tenor saxophonist Roxy Coss' new album "Restless Idealism" takes its title from a Hunter S. Thompson quote. It's a concept album of sorts, examining dynamics between hope and cynicism, alienation and intimacy. Coss writes vivid, purposeful songs without words and plays with an uncluttered, often smoky tone reminiscent of Harry Allen.
Don't Cross the Coss, a catchy swing shuffle, makes an excellent, subtly amusing opening number. See. a... read more
Piet Verbist - Secret Exit to Another Dimension
by Peter DeBacker, Het Nieuwsblad (Belgium)
After his years with the Jef Neve trio, the Antwerp double bassist Piet Verbist has not been idle. Now he forms a trio with guitarist Hendrik Braeckman, who you know from the Brussels Jazz Orchestra, and the versatile drummer Lionel Beuvens.
Verbist has a deep warm sound that shines here in all its glory. He can also write beautiful melodies such as "A Noble Trice", which reminds me a bit of Pat Metheny, or the whimsical "In Peace With... read more
Alon Farber Hagiga - Dreams I Dream
by Thierry De Clemensat, Paris Move
A Dream in Eight Movements: Alon Farber's Hagiga and the Architecture of Imagination
5-STARS What could be more beautiful than surrendering oneself to the unexpected, being swept into the creative universe of an artist whose vision is at once personal and expansive? For some, Alon Farber is a familiar name, known through previous recordings. For others, like myself, his music remained a whispered rumor until recently. In 2024,... read more
Anthony Branker & Ascent - Spirit Songs
by Tom Haugen, Take Effect
The inimitable composer and director Anthony Branker enlists some excellent musicians for this 9th album on the Origin label that is actually a reissue of his 2006 debut for Sons Of Sound Records.
The 7 minutes of "Chant For Peace Eternal" opens the listen with Jonny King's fluid piano and flowing sax from Ralph Bowen and Antonio Hart for the graceful jazz presence, and "Parris In April" follows with a dreamy demeanor that uses John... read more
Bridge Quartet - Day
by John Henry, Audiophile Audition
The idea of "bridge" has several connotations in connection with this new CD. It was recorded in Portland, Oregon where 11 bridges connect the west side of the city to the east side. The players see music itself as a bridge between people, ideologies, cultures and so on, and the form of a tune is a bridge between the performers. Finally, the quartet was created when drummer Jones visited from Europe where he was living, and saxist Dwyer came... read more
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