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Brent Jensen - More Sounds of a Dry Martini
by Russ Hubert, Adult Music Podcast
This is a very enjoyable, listenable album if you're a fan of Dave Brubeck and the Paul Desmond sound. Jensen captures that spirit really well, and goes through an assortment of Desmond's later recordings, as well as some Brubeck material. Is this a tribute? Is it a homage? I don't know, but it's just great. And you should have a double martini for this one because it's just a sweet-sounding recording. We don't hear sax played like this so much... read more
Joe Locke / Geoffrey Keezer Group - Live In Seattle
by Dr. Michael Matheny, Radioio
The newest from Joe Locke and Geoffrey Keezer, 'Live in Seattle' is out in stores Tuesday the 18th of July, and just might be the best jazz release of 2006. having been accused of favoring jazz fusion in the radioioJAZZ playlist. I use these seven brilliant live tracks to stand behind my plea. I am guilty of loving jazz fusion. And 'Live in Seattle' will justify my decision to put this incredible album out front this week.
'Live in Seattle'... read more
Deep Blue Organ Trio - Folk Music
by Todd Lazarski, All Headline News
Hipsters attuned to the wave of highbrow, dance-friendly grooves resurrected by modern Hammond B-3 trios such as Soulive and Medeski Martin and Wood may do very well to seek out some of the last old-school purveyors of organ-centered soul jazz: Chicago's Deep Blue Organ Trio can cite references on their collective resume that would span the likes of Miles Davis and Kenny Burrell; and on their latest, "Folk Music," the sound is as fresh as this... read more
James Moody - 80 Years Young: Live at the Blue Note, March 26, 2005
by George W Harris, Jazz Weekly
The first half of the party is all Moody, and it's a hoot, as he sings and plays through the humorous "Benny's From Heaven", vocaleses on 'Moody's Mood For Love/The Television Rap" and floats with his flute on the bopper "Cherokee". With the invited hitting the stage, Faddis and Hampton are in to form on "Birk's Works", Walton joins in the jam with Brecker and D'Rivera on "Ow" and the horns are a-plenty on the V8 cruise of "Bebop". This is why... read more
Chuck Deardorf - Perception
by Paul Rauch, All About jazz
Before the tech revolution that has ushered in an era of unprecedented growth and global recognition, the city of Seattle was a bit of an outpost in the world of jazz. Since the 1920s, the city has enjoyed a vibrant and innovative jazz scene, often resulting in local musicians backing major international touring artists. The emerald city has spawned such renowned jazz icons as Quincy Jones, Ray Charles, Larry Coryell and Ernestine Anderson as... read more
Chad McCullough & Bram Weijters - Imaginary Sketches
by Dan McClenaghan, allaboutjazz.com
Seattle-based trumpeter Chad McCullough certainly isn't letting any dust settle on his horn, or on his equipment in the recording studio, following up his sophomore effort, The Sky Cries (Origin Records, 2010), with his third CD for Seattle's Origin Records, Imaginary Sketches.
McCullough's debut, Dark Wood, Dark Water (Origin Records, 2009), had a straight-ahead, joy of playing jazz atmosphere. His The Sky Cries (Origin Records, 2010)... read more
Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra - Sacred Music of Duke Ellington
by Jack Bowers, All About Jazz
The Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra pours its heart and soul into these recent concert performances of Duke Ellington's sacred music, premiered by the Ellington orchestra in 1965, '68 and '73. It's a natural fit, as the SRJO was "born" in 1989 with a presentation of Ellington's sacred music as an ecumenical winter solstice event. Some members of the band stayed together, presented a second concert of Ellington's music three years later at the... read more
Ray LeVier - Ray's Way
by Dan McClenaghan, All About Jazz
New York-based drummer Ray Levier contends for debut CD of the year with Ray's Way. He's assembled an all-star cast, including two of the finest guitarists plying the six string trade: John Abercrombie and Mike Stern, on five and four cuts respectively.
Levier's drumming has a "serve the music" approach that can be subtle or assertive, and often quite rock-influenced, as on the Mike Stern-penned "You Never Know," a tune that recalls Mark... read more
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