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John Stowell and Ulf Bandgren - Throop
by Hessel Fluitman, Jazzflits- Netherlands
John Stowell lives in Portland, Oregon and Ulf Bandgren in Gothenburg, Sweden. Both gentlemen met in Ithaca, New York and then Bandgren was invited by Stowell in 2010 to perform together at the Ballard jazz Festival in Seattle. The interplay between the two guitarists is exemplary. Over and over again, soloing and accompanying, they create a complete Orchestra. Most compositions are by Ulf Bandgren, but also contains a number by Stowell and one... read more
John Stowell and Dave Liebman - Blue Rose
by Martin Z. Kasdan Jr., Louisville Music News
Guitarist John Stowell was a guest artist at several of the Bellarmine University Jazz Guitar Workshops and Concerts, and saxophonist (and more) Dave Liebman has appeared here many times over the years, at the University of Louisville and elsewhere. Together, they have crafted an elegant and warm album of duets featuring their interpretations of material from Duke Ellington (the lovely title track, "Blue Rose"), Wayne Shorter (the lilting and... read more
Dee Daniels - Intimate Conversations
by George W. Harris, Cadence
Do you want to hear what a vocalist is supposed to sound like? Give this lady a try! Daughter of a minister, Dee Daniels gives a Spirit filled album where she is teamed with (mostly) one other musician on a Decalogue of tunes, ranging from Depression era Tin Pan Alley to R&B with some Baby Boomer tunes thrown in for a complete meghilla of cozy conversations. She pairs up with some of the best: Cyrus Chestnut/p, himself a worship leader at his... read more
Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra - SRJO Live
by Jason West, All About Jazz
Like Shackleton's epic voyage of survival in Antarctica, one struggles to imagine the time, resources, social skill and organizational acumen necessary to lead a jazz orchestra. Even more mindboggling is the idea of stepping into the shoes of Duke Ellington, Count Basie or Jimmie Lunceford, transcribing their classic big band recordings, and performing them live on your orchestra's debut CD.
Yet, Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra directors... read more
Corey Christiansen - Lone Prairie
by Deborah DeMoss Smith, Jazz Society of Oregon
This album may be a little different, but the fun of jazz is giving an ear to something that's not on the usual path. With tunes focused on the intense electric guitar and two keyboards, as well as the bass, drums and percussion, guitarist Corey Christiansen's Lone Prairie is indeed a bit off the path, yet still on the prairie.
A tribute to the American West, it contains 10 numbers, including traditionals and three originals by... read more
Peter Lerner - Continuation
by Chris Spector, Midwest Record
How about some real Chicago jazz? Ace guitar man Lerner spent two years whipping this crew into shape so her could craft a band date tipping the cap to his mentor, piano man Willie Pickens, who is part of the band. It's fully Chicago jazz with a modern edge played by a crew that's really on board. Mostly originals with Miles nephew at the wheel, there's plenty here to perk up the most jaded ears. A smashing set that really knows hot to... read more
John Moulder - Earthborn Tales of Soul and Spirit
by Raul da Gama, JazzdaGama
On Earthborn Tales of Soul and Spirit John Moulder finds the beating heart of music in the quietude of meditation and silence broken only by the promptings of the Holy Spirit, which coalesces around the music of this joyous disc - the fifth that the guitarist has recorded with Origin Records. Moulder is a prophetic jazz embodying spiritual values that affirm the freedom in speech and music which serve as vehicles to express his spirit and its... read more
Dawn Clement - Break
by George Fendel, Platter Chatter
My son, Marc, a longtime resident alto sax player in Seattle, has told me on many an occasion that Dawn Clement is the real deal: an incessantly swinging bop pianist with chops galore and a beautiful sense of intimacy and feeling when it comes to ballads. Just catch how joyously creative she is on Jerome Kern's "I've Told Every Little Star." She'll get your attention! A couple of Clement's Seattle colleagues are nicely represented here with... read more
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