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New Stories - Hope is in the Air
by Butch Berman, Berman Music Review
Pianist Elmo Hope left behind a wealth of little-known compositions that trumpeter-producer Don Sickler has turned to good purpose. With the help of Hope's widow, Sickler compiled a collection of Hope's music, wrote lead sheets and turned it over to New Stories, the excellent Seattle-based trio of pianist Marc Seales, bassist Doug Miller and drummer John Bishop.... read more
Karrin Allyson - A Kiss for Brazil
by George W Harris, Jazz Weekly
There is probably no vocalist who can do more expression within their vocal range as Karrin Allyson. Her vast catalogue is a testament to nuance and emotion without the overt clutter of 'technical prowess.' This album shows her strengths, focusing on Brazilian tunes, the types she always shows so well when in concert. She plays a bit of piano herself, as on a luminous "So Many Stars" and gorgeously personal solo excursion of "Only Trust Your... 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
Clay Giberson - Pastures
by George W. Harris, Jazz Weekly
Pianist and keyboard player Clay Giberson brings together Donny McCaslin/ts-fl-ss, Drew Gress/b and Matt Wilson/dr for a mix and match of originals and standards. His classical technique comes through on a fun piece with McCaslin's tenor on "Solfeggio, " and while team gets fun and kinetic on "Song For Ornette," but the treat here is when a string quartet comes in for some extra textures, as the leader brings back the spirit of Bach on "Simple... read more
Carlos Vega - Bird's Up
by George W. Harris, Jazz Weekly
Muscular-toned tenor saxist and composer Carlos Vega puts together a beefy post-bop quintet with Victor Garcia/tp-f, Stu Mindeman/p-key, Josh Ramos/b and Xavier Breaker/dr. He rotates between hip soul sounds with his Rhodes on pieces like the funky "On A Mission" and hip "Los Osos Grandiosos," and tongue in grove boppers like the title track and intricate "Curve Ball." Vega's tone his Rollins-strong, while Garcia is bel canto and with an... read more
Bobby Broom - The Way I Play: Live In Chicago
by Thomas R. Erdmann, Jazz Review
It's a shame so few musicians work in actual bands anymore; the kind of unit where the musicians stay the same from not only gig to gig, but year to year. Only through such long standing musical associations can shared concepts become created, but also explored. That is the case with guitarist Bobby Broom's band. He, bassist Dennis Carroll, and drummer Kobie Watkins, have crafted a unique working environment where all musical possibilities... read more
Andrew Rathbun Large Ensemble - The Atwood Suites
by Stuart Derdeyn, London Free Press
I'll leave it to bandleader/saxophonist/composer Rathburn to describe his concept with this recording: "A setting of Margaret Atwood's poetry for jazz orchestra, sung by Luciana Souza, with special guests Bill Stewart (drummer) and Tim Hagans (trumpet)."
The 10 tracks over two albums are broken into the two three-part suites (Two Islands I, II, III and Power Politics I, II, III) and four other pieces and the playing is gorgeously understated... read more
John Wojciechowski - Focus
by Dr. Debra Jan Bibel, Amazon
An initial three note-based riff sets the stage for pensive improvisations. This strong opening of the new quartet album by John Wojciechowski (Wojo) introduces a Chicago post-bop ensemble with a couple familiar jazz tunes and much of their own material. What follows is an absorbing, intriguing, and mysterious abstract statement by tom-toms in Dana Hall's drum solo (with a quote from A Love Supreme). After this "Call of the Kingdom,"... read more
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