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Matt Jorgensen - Tattooed by Passion: Music inspired by the paintings of Dale Chisman
by Phillip McNally, Cadence Magazine
Finally drummer Matt Jorgensen leads a stellar 5tet on (4), and they work through an impressive series of compositions devoted to the painting of the late Dale Chisman. The nicely handled package displays several of the Chisman paintings which directly inspired Jorgensen, and makes listening to this set a programmatic experience. Trumpeter Thomas Marriott nearly steals the date, for he has a burnished perfect tone and a gentle lyric way with his... read more
Dawn Clement - Delight
by Thierry De Clemensat, Paris Move
A Bold and Intimate New Album from Pianist and Vocalist Dawn Clement, Releasing on Bastille Day.
There are artists who quietly chart their course through the contemporary jazz landscape, and then there are those, like pianist, vocalist, and composer Dawn Clement, who illuminate it. For more than two decades, Clement has been crafting a distinctive voice, intellectually sharp, emotionally resonant, and rhythmically enthralling. Her... read more
Florian Hoefner - Coldwater Stories
by Hobart Taylor, KUCI - Irvine, CA
Some artists set off on their own journeys returning every so often to share with us what they have found both in the world and within themselves. Pianist Hoefner is such an artist. Currently based in St. John's Newfoundland Canada, his newest release describes the world around him in a place that is fog drenched, chilly, and quiet. Like Keith Jarrett, moods unfold wavelike in serial formations that circle back to reflections of profound inner... read more
Joel Miller - Swim
by Doug Ramsey, Rifftides
In his sixth album, his first for Origin, Montreal tenor saxophonist Joel Miller again makes music that melds intricacy and accessibility. This time out, he is aided greatly by pianist Geoffrey Keezer, asJoel Miller Swim virtuosic as Miller in bringing relaxation to the complex lines in many of the leader's compositions. The young veteran bassist Fraser Hollins and drummer Greg Ritchie provide Miller and Keezer strength and flexibility... read more
Jared Hall - Hometown
by Dee Dee McNeil, Making A Scene
An original composition by Jared Hall is the title tune, "Hometown." It has a warm, beautiful melody. Ben Markley begins the song with a piano bass line that sets mood and tempo. Born in Spokane, Washington, this project by Jared Hall celebrates memories of places, people and the family that shaped him. Musically and physically, he returns back to his West Coast roots.
Hall was lured home by a university teaching position offered from his... read more
Ryan Cohan - Originations
by George W Harris, Jazz Weekly
Pianist and composer Ryan Cohan brings in the Kaia String Quartet of Victoria Moreira/v, Naomi Culp/v, Amanda Grimm/va and Hope DeCelle/cel to rich effect as it blends in with his jazz combo to rich satisfaction.
The team of John Wojciechowski/cl-fl-afl-ts, Geof Bradfield/bcl-ss, Tito Carillo/tp-fh, James Cammack/b, Michael Raynor/dr and Omar Musfi/perc keep the music creative yet accessible with moods changing like Colorado weather.
The... read more
Meridian Odyssey - Earthshine
by Steven Miller, Sound in Review
Meridian Odyssey is a jazz ensemble form Big Lake Alaska that is now releasing their latest album, Earthshine. The sextet recorded the album after six days of intense rehearsals of the nine new originals. Trumpeter Noah Halpern joins the core band of saxophonist Santosh Sharma, bassist Ben Feldman, pianist Dylan Hayes, guitarist Martin Budde, and drummer/producer/engineer Xavier Lecouturier. In addition, Ben Lange performs on the mandolin, and... read more
Xose Miguélez - Contradictio
by Candido Querol, B!ritmos (Spain)
The Galician composer and saxophonist Xose Miguélez is immersed in the presentation of this new album. You told me that you have given enough interviews to be a rather minority music for yours. What do you think is the reason?
I hope it's because the album is being liked a lot. Perhaps also the fact that my previous work, Ontology Origin records, 2019 was well received makes people more receptive to a new work. How are you not starting... read more
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