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Barry Greene - Giants
by Ferdinand Dupuis-Panther, Jazz'halo (Belgium)
Praise from an extremely qualified mouth comes from none other than Pat Martino: "Barry Greene is just about one of the best; not only as a player, but also as a writer and a teacher... a world-class musician."
"'GIANTS' is jazz guitarist Barry Greene's most fully realized recording to date - a powerful tribute to the players who shaped his musical voice, including Pat Martino, Grant Green, Wes Montgomery, and Russell Malone. Spanning organ... read more
Trio East - Best Bets
by Scott Yanow, All Music Guide
Trumpet, bass and drum trios are not all that common. The trumpeter must have strong endurance and enough imagination to keep the set interesting, even when the bassist and drummer are operating as equals. Recording as Trio East on Best Bets, Clay Jenkins shows that he is very much up to the role, coming up with consistently creative ideas without any hesitation. Bassist Jeff Campbell and drummer Rich Thompson are both very active (particularly... read more
Anthony Branker & Other Ways of Knowing - Manifestations of a Diasporic Groove & Spirit
by George W Harris, Jazz Weekly
Composer and director Anthony Branker brings together his team to skillfully interpret and tell a story of culture, focusing on the African Diaspora on this album. The team of Steve Wilson/as-ss-fl, Pete McCann/g, Simona Premazzi/p, John Hebert/b, Rudy Royston/dr and Aimee Allen/voc are like musical paintbrushes for Branker's canvas, forming rich prismatic colors on the dark "When Past Is Prologue" with Premazzi, or hip hopping to Hebert's bass... read more
Bridge Quartet - Night
by Ric Bang, The Davis Enterprise
About a year ago, I reviewed an album titled "Day" by this quartet, which is based in Portland, Ore. Drummer Alan Jones organized the unit -- Canadian saxophonist Phil Dwyer, bassist Tom Wakling and pianist Darrell Grant -- for a few club dates. A recording session was scheduled right after the first club date, and "Day" was the result.
The second club date was held the subsequent evening; it, too, prompted a recording session. That album,... read more
Kim Richmond Ensemble - Live At Cafe Metropol
by George Fendel, Jazz Society of Oregon
Over a period of years, you may have spotted the name Kim Richmond in the personnel of many a big band. Now the alto maven presents a sextet that plays with gusto on "You Don't Know What Love Is," "Invitation," "Never Let Me Go," "The Peacocks" and a few cheeky originals. Richmond can be mellow one moment, strident the next. But his players will hold your... read more
Dee Daniels - Jazzinit
by Joost van Steen, The Jazz and Blues Tour, Netherlands
A special word to all the youngsters inspired to discover Jazz and it's meaning?.Dee Daniels, together with musicians Tony Foster - piano, Russ Botten - bass and Greg Williamson - drums, has created the ultimate example for you all with her new CD, "JAZZINIT". Her vocal skills, the skilled and complimentary accompaniment of the musicians, and the great song selection on this CD perfectly describes the slogan of the second hour of my Jazz & Blues... read more
John Stowell and Dave Liebman - Blue Rose
by Dave Sumner, emusic
Jazz Picks of the Week - A relaxed conversation between two jazz veterans at the top levels of their respective instruments. Guitarist Stowell and saxophonist Liebman find simple ways to express their expansive lexicon, and raise the intensity without shattering the resultant peaceful... read more
Nanami Haruta - The Vibe
by George W Harris, Jazz Weekly
Here's a debut album from a trombonist with a lot of warmth and promise. Nanami Haruta hits the ground running on this al bum with Michael Dease/tb-bars, Xavier Davis/p, Rodney Whitaker/b, Ulysses Owens Jr/dr and guest Chris Minami/g on a mix of originals and coves. Haruta shows off her glowing tone on a gloriously Spartan take of "Unchained Melody" as well as dressing up in velvet on her own "Toshi". She flows with Dease's baritone on "Girlie's... read more
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