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Vasilic Nenad - Folk Songs
by Rainer Voss, JazzDimensions-Germany
The CD title "Folk Songs" of Vasilic Nenad the Balkans of tape of recent bringing in wakes probably false associations in the German-speaking countries. But no fear, which presents which the Vasilic Nenad the Balkans tape, does not sound after "volksliedern". Anyhow not so, like one it in the first instant introduces oneself.
"Folk Songs" contains music from the region former Yugoslavia (the Balkans) and is based on partly several hundred... read more
Jim Norton Collective - Time Remembered: Compositions of Bill Evans
by Pierre Giroux, Audiophile Audition
Often overlooked by his brilliant pianistic skills, Bill Evans' efforts as a composer were impressive although they were more often harmonically intriguing, rather than accessible. Jim Norton has brought his impressive arranging skills to bear on a diverse selection of Evans material to create a sound pallet that delights the ear in his release Time Remembered: Compositions Of Bill Evans.
Among the compositions that Norton and the band have... read more
Josh Nelson - The Sky Remains
by Sean J. O'Connell, Los Angeles Times
Pianist Josh Nelson's Fairfax District home is squeezed from all sides by the lore of old Los Angeles, and he is a student of the city's many tales.
For Nelson's newest release, "The Sky Remains," out now on Origin Records, he invokes a handful of Southern California ghosts for an homage to the complicated past and promising future of his hometown with the help of some of L.A.'s best young jazz musicians, including vocalist Kathleen Grace,... read more
Scott Neumann Neu3 Trio - Blessed
by C. Michael Bailey, All About Jazz
Drummer Scott Neumann hosts multi-reedist Michael Blake and bassist Mark Helias in nine compellingly free original compositions plus one well-selected Roswell Rudd piece. This recording is not without its Monk influence. "Keep Your Heart Right" is right out of the Monk rhythmic playbook via Roswell Rudd, with a theme that trips over itself while still remaining upright and heading in a swingtime direction. Blake's melodica gives "Garbanzo"... read more
Tad Britton - Black Hills
by Grego Applegate Edwards, Cadence
Black Hills, by Tad Britton includes a few originals, and a number of Pop classics not often, if ever, covered by a Jazz conflagration and, oh yes, a couple of Jazz numbers by classic writers. Bassist Jeff Johnson is hip, agile, and a great soloist. Tadd plays drums like he was born to play in a piano trio - he's busy enough to pull his weight in the threesome and can really play great time. Pianist Marc Seales has a superior linear sense and,... read more
Kelly Sill / Jim McNeely / Joel Spencer - Boneyard
by Ric Bang, The Davis Enterprise
Pianist Jim McNelly, bassist Kelly Sill and drummer Joel Spencer are well-known musicians who began their careers in the Chicago area.
They first met during the 1970's, but as members of other groups. All have played with literally dozens of name organizations: McNeely with the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis big band, Stan Getz and Phil Woods; Sill with Hank Jones, Don Menza and Clark Terry; and Spencer with Count Basie, Wynton Marsalis and Scott... read more
Chicago Jazz Orchestra with Cyrille Aimee - Burstin' Out!
by Christopher Loudon, JazzTimes
If you follow jazz news, you've surely heard of Cyrille Aimée, the French-born chanteuse who took top honors at last year's inaugural Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition and got third place at the 2010 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Vocals Competition. But have you actually heard Aimée? Since 2007, she's released seven albums, including two with Brazilian guitarist Diego Figueiredo, two with her Surreal Band, a live... read more
Steve Korn - Here and Now
by Dave Nathan, All Music Guide
A drummer who is a leader has to be aware not to take advantage of his position by overwhelming his fellow players and listeners with long, non-directional solos, yet at the same time let it be known that this is, in fact, his or her album, often a difficult balance to achieve. Steve Korn handles this problem very nicely by not letting it become a problem. He has gathered a roster of top-flight musicians from the Northwest region, including two... read more
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