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Ben Patterson - The Way of the Groove
by Russ Hubert, Adult Music Podcast
As advertised, grooves galore, and lots of variety: funk, reggae, shuffle...slow, fast, all fun stuff. Patterson's original tunes are catchy, the dual trombone and guitar lead idea is unique and works well. Sometimes, Hernandez swaps in on tenor or adds another voice along with fiery solos. Tight rhythm section, with great electric and acoustic work from Henry, tight drumming from Harrison, and great organ playing and tones from Appelman, too.... read more
Amit Friedman - Unconditional Love
by Riccardo Talamazzi, Off Topic Magazine (Italy)
I don't know the reason for the delay regarding the release of this new record by Amit Friedman , Unconditional Love.Finished recording in the summer of 2018, perhaps due to the pandemic hitch that also hit Israel hard, Friedman's third titular job is only now being released almost three years after its completion. Rightly celebrated in his homeland, less known beyond the borders, Friedman leads his sax, especially the tenor, towards a brilliant... read more
Sam Yahel - Truth And Beauty
by K. Leander Williams, Time Out New York
"****"
Mention the Hammond B-3 organ to a jazzer, and what comes to mind is the soundtrack of '60s barbecues and fish fries�funk-based music once so popular that it'll fuel breakbeat remixes and jam bands in perpetuity. However, Hammond bop has also endured a measure of stigmatization; many still see it as a low-rent offshoot of serious music, unless you're referring to a John Coltrane�inspired grinder such as Blue Note icon Larry Young.... read more
Chad McCullough & Bram Weijters - Abstract Quantities
by Paul Abella, Music Lounge - WDCB, Chicago
Trumpeter Chad McCullough made a big splash in Chicago a few months back with the debut album from his group The Spin Quartet and his album In Circles. For Chad's next release, he works with Bram Weitjers, who gets co-billing, on Abstract Quantities. Don't let the name scare you; this is a beautifully done mainstream jazz CD. "Glorious Traffic Jam" is a nice place to start, but the all-original program is really nice throughout. I think... read more
Matt Jorgensen +451 - Hope
by LYNN DARROCH, The Oregonian
This is not just another collection of intelligent contemporary jazz originals by a group of talented Pacific Northwest artists. It is one of more than 80 CDs produced by Origin Records, the prolific Seattle jazz label, publisher and presenting organization, and it is distinguished by the qualities that many of the label's products display: great writing, a fresh sound and excellent musicianship.
It's also by Origin Records co-owner Matt... read more
Deep Blue Organ Trio - Wonderful!
by Trish Richardson, All About Jazz - Featured Artist Jazz Article
"Blood may be thicker than water, but you can't live without water."
-Novelist Jane Porter
While the members of Deep Blue Organ Trio were not brought together by shared parentage, guitarist Bobby Broom, drummer Chris Rockingham and organist Chris Foreman share a closeness, mutual respect, and loyalty that many families would envy. Their bond and brotherhood extends beyond their music. These men love what they do and they love the men that they... read more
Clark Sommers - Ba(SH)
by Howard Reich, Chicago Tribune
Bassist Sommers has been an increasingly busy figure in Chicago and beyond for more than a decade, and here he makes his belated recording debut as bandleader. Throughout, Sommers puts the emphasis on the music, rather than himself, creating a welcoming environment for colleagues Geof Bradfield on reeds and Dana Hall on drums (hence the title of the album, a kind of acronym for these musicians' names). These players speak the same musical... read more
Bobby Broom - Song And Dance
by Chris M. Slawecki, All About Jazz
"Survey with the Strings On Top"
Beg your pardon for the atrocious pun, but it sort of introduces this survey of jazz and blues releases instrumented by bass and guitar players.
Chicago native Bobby Broom has been playing guitar since he was about eleven. He decided to become a professional musician after hearing guitarist George Benson kick ass throughout Bad Benson, and was invited on tour by colossal saxophonist Sonny Rollins when Broom... read more
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