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Matija Dedic - MD in NYC
by Dan McClenaghan, All About Jazz
Pianist Matija Dedic's MD in NYC tiptoes into existence on a delicate rhythm, joined in short order by a sprinkling of crystalline notes in the melody, with a whisper of brushes and spare but assertive bass lines. "Her Name" is one of the pianist's five originals in the set, and has a wistful reverence that speaks, perhaps, to a yearning infatuation, bringing to mind the artistry of Bill Evans and Herbie Hancock.
The Croatian-born... read more
Oscar Hernández & Alma Libre - Love the Moment
by Jim Hynes, Glide Magazine
Love the Moment with Oscar Hernández and Alma Libre is an ensemble recording by the bandleader of the three-time GRAMMY® Winning Spanish Harlem Orchestra. One of the true giants of Latin jazz, the composer and pianist joins with Justo Almario on saxophone/flute, Oskar Cartaya on bass, Jimmy Branly on drums, Christian Moraga on percussion, and special guests Gilbert Castellanos on trumpet and Dayren Santamaria on violin on ten Hernández... read more
Corey Christiansen - Lone Prairie
by John Barron, The Jazz Word
Guitarist Corey Christiansen explores the rich melodic legacy of traditional American cowboy tunes, with a few of his originals, on Lone Prairie. Although Christiansen has an acclaimed past as a straight-ahead jazz guitarist and educator, he really is a stylistic chameleon with a blues-based foundation, authentic in a variety of settings. His use of chord melody and gliding lines on "Streets of Laredo" is as convincing as his rocked-out,... read more
Thomas Marriott - Trumpet Ship
by Dave Rogers, WTJU
Jazz trumpeter, composer and producer Thomas Marriott is a veteran of the national jazz scene who's earned seven Golden Ear awards, produced 11 albums as a leader for Origin Records, and toured with greats like Maynard Ferguson and Roy McCurdy, as well as contemporary jazz artists Orrin Evans and Joe Locke." (http://thomasmarriott.net/biography/) This is Marriot's twelfth release as a leader and it is a real gem! In addition to Marriott's... read more
Jared Hall - Hometown
by Ferdinand DuPuis-Panther, Jazz'Halo (Belgium)
To the album we read: "With HOMETOWN, trumpeter and composer Jared Hall brings listeners into a musically rich reflection on place, purpose, and artistic growth. Born in Spokane and seasoned by vibrant creative communities from Bloomington to Miami and Seattle, Hall returns to his roots with a lyrical voice shaped by decades of performance and collaboration. Here, he celebrates the grounding power of family, shared history, and the joy of... read more
John Stowell - Resonance
by Butch Berman, Berman Music Review
"Resonance" is a collection of intimate, first-take ruminations by a master guitarist. Whenever Portland, Ore., luthier Mike Doolin created a new acoustic instrument, he invited his friend John Stowell to come over and give it a try, while the tape rolled. These 13 tracks, recorded over five years on assorted six-string and 12-string models, make for fine listening in a gentle, relaxed... read more
Michael Dease - City Life: Music of Gregg Hill
by Ed Enright, DownBeat
4-STARS When you live, work and play in New York, the city's renowned culture is there for the taking. But even if your day-to-day pursuits are of the utmost sophistication, there's no escaping the raw grit and inherent riskiness of urban life. Nobody knows that better than Michael Dease, who spent more than a decade of his formative years in the Big Apple, and whose latest double album, City Life, bustles like Seventh Avenue at rush... read more
Kim Richmond Concert Jazz Orchestra - Refractions
by Woodrow Wilkins, Jazz Review
When one thinks of classical musical, centuries-old compositions by European masters usually come to mind. However, it's often been said that jazz is "American classical music."
These thoughts emerge when playing Refractions, the new CD by the Kim Richmond Concert Jazz Orchestra.
One of the most respected figures in big band jazz for two decades, L.A.-based saxophonist/composer/arranger Kim Richmond takes it up a notch with his latest... read more
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