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Inbar Fridman - Time Quartet Project
by , Jazziz
Sometimes isolation can be a boon to artists. Such was the case for Israeli-born guitarist Inbar Fridman and her French-based colleagues, who holed up at Studio de la Marmotte, surrounded by the breathtaking scenery of the foothills of the Pyrenees. The results of their collaboration can be heard on Fridman's 2013 recording Time Quartet Project, which captures both the panoramic sweep of--and the hushed reverence of being in--such a magical... read more
Chris Walden & the LMR Jazz Orchestra feat. Tierney Sutton & Kurt Elling - Missa Iubileum Aureum: Golden Jubilee Jazz Mass
by George W Harris, Jazz Weekly
Not since Duke Ellington's famed Sacred Concerts has jazz so successfully melded Christian faith with modern music, and not since Bach has it been done with such reverent orthodoxy.
Leader and conductor Chris Waldon comes up with the brilliantly inspired (in the true sense of the word) concept of delivering a true jazz mass for the faithful, bringing in liturgical pieces such as "Kyrie", "Gloria" and even the Latin translation of the... read more
Jeff Johnson - Near Earth
by Dan McClenaghan, All About Jazz
The trio format without a chording instrument (a guitar or keyboard) tends to loosen the atmosphere, giving the music a more fluid feel. Bassist Jeff Johnson, joined by saxophonist Hans Teuber and drummer Tad Britton, achieves a compelling chamber-like fluidity on Near Earth.
Teuber's tenor saxophone approach here has a clean, clear, bracingly cool feel on its interplay with with Johnson's round bass lines and the intricate textures from... read more
Hugo Fernandez - Cosmogram
by Tom Greenland, The New York City Jazz Record
Guitarist Hugo Fernandez, originally from Mexico, now based in Madrid, has released Cosmogram, his second date as a leader, with the help of countryman drummer Antonio Sanchez, Cuban saxophonist Ariel Bringuez and Spanish bassist Antonio Miguel. A relaxed set with hummable originals, all composed by Fernandez, the music is highly accessible with gentle surprises. Although he's the team captain, Fernandez is more of a midfielder at heart,... read more
Scenes - Silent Photographer
by Editor, Amazon
The Pacific Northwest is full of jazz musicians who deserve more notice outside the region. The Seattle/Portland trio Scenes is one example. Guitarist John Stowell, bassist Jeff Johnson and Origin Records honcho/drummer John Bishop first came together, along with tenor saxophonist Rick Mandyck, on the 2001 album Scenes. Since that time, Bishop, Stowell and Johnson have produced four more releases under the nomenclature Scenes. The trio's 2010... read more
Josh Nelson - The Sky Remains
by Chris Spector, Midwest Record
Oh, sure, everyone sings about LA but how many times have you heard people play about LA? Especially with a stellar crew standing behind them at all levels? An impressionistic musical look at facets of LA, it's a much gentler outing than you might guess would be lurking here. Put together by a local native that really loves his environment, this will open your ears to a jazzy, LA you probably never considered. Well... read more
Dominic J. Marshall - Spirit Speech
by Mike Collins, London Jazz News
This follow-up to his 2012 release Icaros finds 24-year-old pianist Dominic J Marshall in great form and still exploring the potential of the acoustic piano trio. He has developed a distinctive voice and it earned his trio a slot on the "Introducing" stage at last summer's Manchester Jazz Festival, attracting admiring comments from Jamie Cullum.
With Tobias Nijboer on bass and Jamie Peet on drums the set of 11 originals hint at all... read more
Jessica Williams - Billy's Theme: A Tribute to Dr. Billy Taylor
by Tony Augarde, MusicWeb International
Billy Taylor is best known -- at least in Britain -- for his trio's recording of his composition I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel to be Free, which has been popularized as the signature tune for BBC Television's long-running "Film" programme. But, of course, Billy Taylor has done much more than that, as Jessica Williams's sleeve-note reminds us: playing with the likes of Ben Webster, Dizzy Gillespie and Charlie Parker; acting as house pianist at... read more
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