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Arthur Kell Speculation Quartet - Live at LunÀtico
by Chris Cooke, KIOS (Omaha)
A compelling, vibrant recording by bassist Arthur Kell and his Speculation Quartet, "Live at LunÀtico", is well worth your attention.
Arthur Kell (bassist, composer) is one of the most original voices on today's New York City jazz scene. Based in Brooklyn, New York. He has played with a stellar cross-section of the most influential jazz musicians for decades. On the new release he is joined by Nate Radley and Brad Shepik (guitars) plus Allan... read more
Emma Larsson - Sing To the Sky
by Christopher Loudon, JazzTimes
Listening to Emma Larsson, it's hard not to be reminded of the young Nancy Wilson. The Swedish-born, New York-based singer, now three albums into what promises to be an impressive career, mirrors Wilson's silken delivery and her sly interpretative sass. Yet beneath that elegant surface is a tiger ready to spring, a jazz-savvy adventuress worthy of Abbey Lincoln or Betty Carter. While her previous discs teamed her with a trio of top-drawer... read more
Hal Galper - Ivory Forest Redux
by George W Harris, Jazz Weekly
Someone has been holding out on us...
This album with leader Hal Galper on piano includes guitarist John Scofield, bassist Wayne Dockery and drummer Adam Nussbaum, and has finally been reissued after being out of circulation not long after its original 1979 release. It's an impressive yet understated affair, combining quartet efforts with duets and solos. Of the latter, Scofield creates a rich aria of effects on a wondrous read of "Monk's... read more
Sam Yahel - Truth And Beauty
by John Kelman, All About Jazz
Much as organist Larry Goldings, guitarist Peter Bernstein and drummer Bill Stewart have worked together for many years--specific direction resting with the name heading the marquis--so, too, have keyboardist Sam Yahel, saxophonist Joshua Redman and drummer Brian Blade been working together under a variety of monikers over the past five years. Whether it's the cooperative Yaya3, Redman's Elastic Band or the Sam Yahel Trio, what differentiates... read more
Various Artists - The Cool Season: An Origin Records Holiday Collection, Vol. 2
by Derrick Bang, The Davis Enterprise
I've saved on of the best [discs] for last, although not intentionally; Origin Records' "The Cool Season" (Origin82494) arrived literally as this column was being prepped for layout. It's a tasty collection from an extremely tight quartet - Thomas Marriott, trumpet and flugelhorn; Bill Anschell, piano; Jeff Johnson, bass; and John Bishop, durms- that thinks and plays as one.
These are fairly lengthy tracks that for the most part are handled... read more
Corey Christiansen - Roll With It
by Jan P. Dennis, Audiophile Audition
Coming out of the very legato, melodic school of electric guitar jazz characterized by players like Jimmy Bruno, John Basile, and the brilliant but underrecorded Helio Delmiro (whom he most resembles), Corey Christiansen in his third outing as leader has created something very special. As both an educator and clinician as well as performer and recording artist, Christiansen brings a vast knowledge of jazz guitar history to the table. Yet... read more
Jim Norton Collective - Time Remembered: Compositions of Bill Evans
by Ric Bang, Jazz Scan
All serious jazz fans worships pianist Bill Evans, but not everybody is aware of his prowess as a composer. This album, a labor of love by the Jim Norton Collective, presents 13 of Evans' best. As a quick aside, historical accuracy requires the record to be set straight regarding one tune - "Journey To Recife" - which, for years, was credited incorrectly to Evans rather than to its actual composer, Richard A. Evans. That error lingered for so... read more
Ben Paterson - For Once In My Life
by Travis Rogers, Jr., The Jazz Owl
When one thinks of Ben Paterson, it is Ben Paterson the brilliant pianist. On his 2015 release, "For Once in My Life," Paterson is showing his equally brilliant talent on the Hammond B3.
Joining Paterson on this album is the Power (George Fludas - drums) and the Glory (Peter Bernstein - guitar). What a trio! Every solo is a treat and the unison playing is tight.
Taking on classics and Paterson's originals, the trio is imaginative and... read more
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