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Metropolitan Jazz Octet - The Bowie Project
by Darnell Jackson, 5 Finger Review
In a daring blend of jazz artistry and rock spirit, the Metropolitan Jazz Octet (MJO) and vocalist Paul Marinaro released The Bowie Project on January 16, 2023, on Origin Records. Beyond merely grafting jazz onto the bones of Bowie's oeuvre, the songs on the project span genres, eras, and reactions.
The roots of MJO date back to the golden age of the 1950s jazz scene in Chicago, adding a weighted legacy to this ambitious endeavor. David... read more
Bobby Broom - Upper West Side Story
by Chris Spector, Midwest Record
On his first all original composition album, Broom might be celebrating the section of New York where he grew up but he seems very much in touch with his inner Wes Montgomery. Putting his signature style right up front and center, his long time trio have no problem letting the boss strut his stuff proudly. Another dazzling record in a series of dazzling records, Broom is every fret the first call jazzbo guitarist that one can be---and he has... read more
Don Lanphere - Where Do You Start?
by David Franklin, Jazz Times
Don Lanphere was around during the glory days of bebop, recording with Max Roach and Fats Navarro as early as 1948, and we can still look forward to new music from the 75-year old tenor player. His latest, Where Do You Start? (Origin), recorded with his youthful group of regular band members, once again demonstrates his staying power. This collection of standards and originals provides opportunities for Lanphere to show off his mellow Lesterian... read more
Ben Thomas - Triskaidekaphobia
by Scott Herring, Percussive Notes
On his third recording as a leader, vibraphonist Ben Thomas is joined by Eric Likkel, clarinet, Laura Caviani, piano, Clipper Anderson, bass and John Bishop, drums. All compositions, except "The Hat of
the Bearded Lizzard," are by Thomas, yet there is sufficient variety of styles to hold the listener's interest. Thomas runs the gamut of styles from the Klezmer inspired "Daring to Find Meaning in Flight"
to the bright samba "Patrolling the... read more
David Friesen with Orchestra and Quartet - Testimony
by Cedric Hendrix, CirdecSongs
Bassist David Friesen has been a part of the jazz scene for more than 50 years. Clearly, he has nothing to prove. Testimony (Origin Records) feels almost like a work of classical music, regardless of whether he's working with a quartet or an orchestra. The music is deep and intimate, rarely shouting louder than a whisper. It has the sound of the veteran musician baring his soul for all to hear. We are fortunate to be able to accompany Friesen on... read more
Ben Thomas Tango Project - Eternal Aporia
by Tom Haugen, Take Effect
The multi-instrumentalist and composer Ben Thomas has a lengthy and esteemed career in jazz sounds, and here he offers us another interest of his, tango music, where Eric Likkel, Steve Schermer, Gretchen Yanover, Brandon Vance and Jonathan Geer accompany him.
"Tangent 7" opens the listen with playful Thomas' vibraphone alongside Yanover's warm cello and Geer's strategic keys in the upbeat climate, and "Safeguards" follows with a calmer... read more
Scott Hesse - The Stillness of Motion
by George W. Harris, Jazz Weekly
Guitarist Soctt Hesse taps into his inner Jim Hall on this trio date with Clark Sommers/b and Makaya McCraven/dr. The mood is gentle and subdued, with even the tune called "Hendrix" a quiet avalanche. There's some chugging rhythms on "In The Air Again," but the emphasis is on McCraven's sophisticated and stylish brushes and cymbal work serving as a gentle nudge for Hesse's cool toned guitar on "Laws of Motian" and "Sage." As impressionistic as a... read more
Courtney Fortune - Speak Love
by Rudolf Radnai, Muszer Oldal - Budapest
Translated from Hungarian
A beautiful blond 21 years old singer first album a real surprise. Rarely, but still interesting to hear such fine voices in the jazz world. It is no coincidence that the young guest singer with great success in Japan and England, where clubs have elapsed before an audience of exam success. First album Chris Walden contribution made by the young prodigy, who by the way the The Chris Walden Big Band permanent singer.... read more
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