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Tim Jensen - A Mind For The Scenery
by Adam Greenburg, All Music Guide
From Tim Jensen, a sax player roving between the two areas of influence of Detroit and the Northwest (Portland to be exact), comes this, his second album. It's an interesting set, largely of original compositions. The range covered on the album makes it rather difficult to categorize, specifically as one style or another, but the bulk could be placed into a post-bop section, or the catch-all term of modern jazz. The album starts out with a nice... read more
Lynn Bush with New Stories - Still Life
by Mark Fefer, Seattle Weekly
Sometimes I think it's me. Maybe I have a "problem" with female singers. Or maybe jazz really is dead and that's why Krall and Karrin and Monheit bore me to madness with their tiresome twittery standards. And then I hear someone like Lynn Bush and realize that jazz lives plenty and so does my heart. She won't win awards for prettiest voice or most pristine technique, but shit, computers, and computer-like performers can supply that now. Bush has... read more
John Stowell and Ulf Bandgren - Throop
by George Fendel, Jazz Society of Oregon
Portland guitarist Stowell always has chosen a very unique path. From his physical embrace of the guitar to the preference for an unplugged instrument, to the very music he's been playing for many years now, Stowell is an original. One could almost suggest that if it sings deliciously and delicately, it's likely to be Stowell. He's done prior recordings for Origin, but this is the first time he's teamed up in a duo setting with Swedish guitarist... read more
Bill Anschell - Shifting Standards
by George Fendel, High Standards Jazz
Seattle-based pianist Bill Anschell's latest CD, Shifting Standards, is very well suited to the title. He and his trio colleagues offer some melodic invention, rhythmic twists and fresh takes on nine celebrated standards. His bassist, Jeff Johnson, has been a Seattle treasure for many years. Drummer D'Vonne Lewis, a new name to me, offers subtle but strong support. The essence of these nine classics is examined with care and cohesiveness, and... read more
Benjamin Boone with the Ghana Jazz Collective - Joy
by Chris Spector, Midwest Record
When you think of a Fulbright Scholar heading off to deepest darkest Africa, do you picture a white boy that understands funk? Pairing here with his pals, Ghana Jazz Collective, the two cultures collide in a jolly mash up that proves once again that music is the universal language and how easy it is to resolve any conflict if you really want to. Upbeat, badass stuff that's a gasser throughout, it's too bad more white boys can't have this much... read more
Hadley Caliman | Pete Christlieb - Reunion
by Ken Hohman, FreedomJazzDance.net
While jazz is credited with many "died too young" stories, thankfully for every Charlie Parker story there is a Hadley Caliman to balance the scales. At 78 years young, this veteran tenor saxophonist is putting on a big comeback, releasing three strong records in as many years. A graduate of the School of Hard Knocks himself, as well as a former Central Avenue regular (Caliman played alongside such greats as Dexter Gordon and Wardell Gray),... read more
Bobby Broom - The Way I Play: Live In Chicago
by Alain Drouot, Downbeat, July 2008
Guitarist Bobby Broom is low-key but confident, which is often reflected in his playing. On this selection - culled from a series of live trio dates recorded in his hometown of Chicago - one gets to enjoy his most spirited side as well as a return to jazz standards and other staples. Throughout the session, Broom has a fine sense of pace. While he can deliver some dazzling lines, he also understands the virtue of patience and carefully plans his... read more
Piet Verbist - Secret Exit to Another Dimension
by Ferdinand Dupuis-Panther, Jazz'Halo (Belgium)
Piet Verbist dedicated some tracks from the current album to various people from his family environment: "A Noble Trice", an anagram for Celebration, the parents Joske & Leo, "Minikin Milan", the final track of the album, the son Milan Verbist, "Bridge House" Rob and Magda - whoever that is - and "Ji Ha" guitar virtuoso Jim Hall. The album cover is taken from a street art action credited to Antoine Caramalli and was part of an action called... read more
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