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Clay Giberson - Spaceton's Approach
by Adam Greenberg, All Music Guide
For his fourth release on Origin (not counting a handful of albums with his Upper Left Trio), pianist Clay Giberson reunited with a pair of New York accomplices to fill out a piano trio extraordinaire. The majority of the pieces are original compositions from Giberson, with the exception of the album-opening Rodgers & Hammerstein number and a stray (but excellent) Miles Davis piece near the end of the set. The compositions are well-crafted, with... read more
Darrell Grant - Truth And Reconciliation
by Marc Medwin, Cadence
Darrell Grant's latest certainly shares a level of reflection, but it's largely a less somber affair, opening with the down-right joyful title track. "Ubuntu" is a bit stealthier, but it has an infectious drums-and-bass groove that positively exudes good will. So does "Fils du Soleil," a dedication to Tony Williams whose funk whispers, due mainly to Patitucci, through an eerie haze of chords and shards of melody. The veteran bassist even brings... read more
John Wojciechowski - Focus
by Chris Spector, Midwest Record
Chicago has it's own brand of skronk and this set with a a stellar Chicago crew in tow might not sound like Sonny Rollins playing under a bridge but he certainly knows how to deliver the goods. Using mainstream jazz as a starting point rather than a destination, he marshals his chops to bring listeners into the tent and keep them on board. A tasty collective effort that hits all the right notes with loads of daddio and modern in the mix, Wojo... read more
Randy Halberstadt - Parallel Tracks
by John Sunier, Audiophile Audition
Recorded in Seattle, this album from one of the outstanding jazz pianists of the Pacific Northwest brings us a notable lineup of composers - Artie Shaw, Branislav Kaper, Ray Noble, Bill Evans, Thelonious Monk, Cole Porter, Italian jazzman Enrico Pieranunzi, and would you believe Frederic Chopin? This is a trend seen on a number of jazz releases lately - one track on the album being a straight interpretation of a classical work; in this case... read more
Dawn Clement - Tandem
by George W. Harris, Jazz Weekly
Dawn Clement both sings and plays a Monk styled piano on this post-bop session with a rotating team of Matt Wilson/dr, Michael Glynn/b, Julian Priester/tb, Jonaye Kendrick/voc-harm, and Mark Wilson/as. She gets nice and quirky with Priester on "Blues for Wayne" and a free form "Improvisation #3" while Taylor's sax gets angular on "Ablution." As far as vocal prowess goes, she gets loungy and dreamy with Kenrick on "I Think of You" and ethereal... read more
Ben Thomas Tango Project - The Hat with the Grin and the Chuckle
by Dee Dee McNeil, Musical Memoirs
Ben Thomas makes music in a world where tradition and innovation meet. He is deeply rooted in the authentic rhythms of Argentine tango, yet his spirit has a more modern perspective. Consequently, his compositions combine the traditional with the contemporary.
Opening with "The Promise of Morning" Gabe Hall-Rodrigues sets the tone on his piano. The band joins in with the bandoneon of Ben Thomas played prominently. A ballad called "Sonia's... read more
Shawn Purcell - 180
by Cedric Hendrix, CirdecSongs
Guitarist Shawn Purcell found himself captivated by the six-string sound of the legendary Pat Martino. He's also loves the Hammond organ and the sound it makes within the context of the jazz trio. And so, we arrive at 180, a record that's solid and smooth enough to be mistaken for a granite countertop. Purcell's guitar tone is slightly muted and occasionally just a bit overdriven, which helps it cut through the groovy but gentle din created by... read more
Richard Sussman - Live at Sweet Rhythm
by Doug Simpson, Audiophile Audition
Usually magical moments only occur once. But sometimes, with luck, magic strikes twice. That's the glory of Live at Sweet Rhythm, which features the Richard Sussman Quintet, also known as the Free Fall Reunion Band.
First a bit of history to set the proper perspective: back in 1978 pianist Sussman was part of the New York City jazz scene and played at loft parties and in smaller clubs. He met and performed with other musicians his age, which... read more
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