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Chris Walden Big Band - Home Of My Heart
by John Killoch, Mainly Big Bands
This the debut CD of one of the most remarkable big bands I have had the pleasure of listening to for some time. One only has to check out the personnel to realise that this is a very special event in the big band world. A exciting assembly including the finest musicians available on the West Coast, see below. The imaginative writing allows the soloists and the ensemble to stretch and produce sounds that have an impact that leaves you in awe of... read more
Allison Adams Tucker - WANDERlust
by Scott Yanow, Downbeat
****
A powerful singer with an attractive voice, Allison Adams Tucker has always been interested in different languages and cultures. The San Diego-based vocalist has visited more than 15 countries in her life thus far, and she has clearly learned a great deal from the experiences. On WANDERlust, her third album, she celebrates not only the music of diverse regions, but also the concept of embracing the... read more
Michael Waldrop - Time Frames
by Chris Spector, Midwest Record
The percussionist shows there's more that you can do with rhythm than provide heat for the feet. Kind of a world jazz based set that takes you well off the beaten path, if things like marimba, kalimba and such are familiar to you, this often trancy set with tickle your fancy in a nice way. Step into his chamber and feel the... read more
John Moulder - Earthborn Tales of Soul and Spirit
by Raul da Gama, JazzdaGama
On Earthborn Tales of Soul and Spirit John Moulder finds the beating heart of music in the quietude of meditation and silence broken only by the promptings of the Holy Spirit, which coalesces around the music of this joyous disc - the fifth that the guitarist has recorded with Origin Records. Moulder is a prophetic jazz embodying spiritual values that affirm the freedom in speech and music which serve as vehicles to express his spirit and its... read more
Sam Yahel - Truth And Beauty
by Peter Margasak, Chicago Reader
On his fourth and best album, Truth and Beauty (Origin), organist Sam Yahel continues to operate outside the heavy blues and gospel style associated with Hammond B-3 maestros like Jimmy McGriff, Jack McDuff, and Baby Face Willette. He's more like Larry Young, eschewing greasy, crowd-pleasing chord swells for dynamic, pianistic single-note lines. For the record he enlisted drummer Brian Blade, whose splintery accents add an extra level of... read more
Michael Dease - Found in Space: The Music of Gregg Hill
by Tom Haugen, Take Effect
The trombonist and baritone saxophonist Micheal Dease explores the works of Gregg Hill, and he's got an excellent cast with him or the adventurous 10 tracks.
The busy and animated "The Last Pop Tune" starts the listen with Bill Cunliffe's flowing keys and Sharel Cassity's bright flute making an impression, and the title track follows with a calmer mood, where Gwendolyn Dease's dreamy marimba suits the well-timed winds and brass... read more
Dan Cray - Meridies
by Darryl Daniels, The Jazz Page
On his latest, Meridies, pianist Dan Cray provides a fantastic portrait of contemporary quartet of musicians at work. Cray is joined by a terrific group comprised of Noah Preminger on saxophone, Clark Sommers on bass and Mark Ferber on drums, all whom provide solid musicianship in their respective chairs. The four musicians swing quite nicely on the uptempo tunes, and have a great sound on ballads as well. The recording is also a tremendous... read more
Tim Davies Big Band - The Expensive Train Set
by Chris Spector, Midwest Record
So much action coming from the back of the riser! The big band ace relocated from Austrialia to LA and this set finds him giving star time to aggregations he's led in the past in both places. There might be an easy familiarity to his work since he's one of the top hot shot TV and movie orchesrators these days and you've probably heard his work without knowing it. This set is the perfect place to start knowing him by name. An old soul... read more
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