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Dominic J. Marshall - Spirit Speech
by C. Michael Bailey, All About Jazz
Did you hear the one about the English pianist, living in Amsterdam, blending a cornucopia of popular music styles under the banner of jazz. Well, that would be Dominic J Marshall, leading his trio of bassist Tobias Nijboer and drummer Jamie Peet through his sequel to 2012's Icaros (F-ire Records), Spirit Speech. Nijboer is a holdover from Icaros, providing Marshall with a rhythmic continuity present in both recordings.... read more
John Stowell and Dave Liebman - Blue Rose
by George Fendel, Jazz Society of Oregon
There must have been something in the air this month, because here comes yet another soprano saxophone record. Actually, Liebman plays some tenor here as well. He meets up with Portland-based favorite John Stowell in a highly communicative duo session on some memorable material. One can?t argue their varied choice of tunes featuring American Songbook goodies like ?Everything I Love,? ?My Ideal,? and ?How Deep Is the Ocean.? Duke Ellington?s... read more
Jessica Williams - Billy's Theme: A Tribute to Dr. Billy Taylor
by Jack Bowers, All About Jazz.com
One great pianist deserves another. Billy Taylor, who needs no introduction to jazz fans around the world, is the honoree (tributary?) in this solo recital by longtime friend and ardent admirer Jessica Williams, who may need an introduction to some but can easily hold her own against the most accomplished pianists one cares to name.
As she has shown on many occasions (and recordings), Williams is a virtuoso with either hand or both. Her agile... read more
Anthony Branker & Ascent - Blessings
by John Barron, All About Jazz
Composer/arranger Anthony Branker and his ensemble Ascent follow up on the critically acclaimed release Spirit Songs (Sons of Sound, 2006) with Blessings, a spirited collection of progressive jazz. The music was composed during a residency Branker participated in at the Estonian Academy of Music where he represented the United States as a Fulbright Scholar. The recording features a first-rate cast of east coast heavy-hitters.
The disc's... read more
Paul Marinaro - Mood Ellington
by Tony Zambito, Jazz Buffalo (NY)
Every once in a while, a jazz recording arrives that reminds us what this music is really about — emotion, storytelling, and the simple, human joy of hearing a great song delivered with sincerity. Paul Marinaro's Mood Ellington is exactly that kind of project. Though widely celebrated as a Chicago vocalist, Marinaro is a native of Buffalo, NY, and you can hear that grounding in every phrase. His approach is warm, unpretentious, and deeply... read more
Bill Anschell - More To The Ear Than Meets The Eye
by Adam Greenberg, All Music Guide
On More to the Ear Than Meets the Eye, pianist Bill Anschell provides a nice set of pieces showcasing his technical abilities as well as his ear for composition and arrangement. Two different rhythm sections are used for the recording, but Anschell remains in the front regardless. While many pianists are trying to stay in the background more and more on contemporary recordings, Anschell comes out swinging. The album opens with a rendition of... read more
Jeff Johnson - The Art of Falling
by Michael Bettine, Jazz Now
I love this CD! It's everything I want to hear from musicians working in the
standard sax/piano/bass/drums line up. The musicianship here is of the
highest level.
"Castles" shows a strong sense of interplay between the quartet. They weave their way around the melody, moving at times like one musician. Teuber reminds me of Paul Desmond in the way the notes seen to float out of his
horn with ease. He is highly lyrical. Porter's solo is slow... read more
Gene Argel - Luminescent
by Tree Palmedo, Jazz Society of Oregon
Four decades into his career, Gene Argel has finally dropped his debut album. Recorded with some of Seattle's finest players, Luminescent is a bridging of Argel's original home -- he grew up in Tacoma -- and his adopted one, the island of Maui, where Argel has lived since 1982. There's a lot of catching up to do, and the album does its best to cover years of ground: some tracks are swinging, others funky, others haunting tributes to the... read more
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