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Scott Reeves Jazz Orchestra - Without a Trace
by Brian Zimmerman, Jazziz
In addition to being an in-demand trombonist and professor at the City College of New York, Scott Reeves is an abundantly skilled composer and arranger, with a reputation for merging edgy, non-traditional harmonies with timeless grooves and forms. Without a Trace, his sophomore album for Seattle-based Origin Records, provides a glimpse into Reeve's compositional style. Featuring some of New York's top-flight jazz artists — including... read more
RadioAction - Hi-Fi
by Dave Nathan, All Music Guide
The group RadioAction is made up four young, modern jazz artists working out of the New York area, although recorded here by the West Coast label, Origin. These artists have something to say with their interpretation of the items on the play list, whether it be one of the original compositions or a jazz or classic standard. The tone of their conversation is sometimes piercing as guided by the alto sax of Alex Graham and Whitney Ashe's piano on... read more
Rodney Whitaker - Outrospection: The Music of Gregg Hill
by LAWRENCE COSENTINO, City Pulse (Lansing, MI)
Rodney Whitaker's "Outrospection" processes the pandemic A lone trombone casts a shard of song onto the waves, a bottle with a note inside: Is anybody out there? "Outrospection," the title track of bassist Rodney Whitaker's latest CD, bares the scars from the lonely year of 2020, along with hopes for a better future together.
Whitaker recalled the momentous day last August when he convened an all-star ensemble of musicians who... read more
Margo Rey - The Roots of Rey | Despacito Margo
by George W. Harris, Jazz Weekly
Margo Rey sings in English, Spanish and Portuguese while delivering Salsa, Latin and Brazilian versions of jazz standards and beyond. With Oscar Hernandez/p, Jimmy Brandly/dr, Rene Camacho/b, Ramon Stagnano/g-tre, Justo Almario/fl-ss and Joe De Leon/per, she gets clever in producing Afro Cuban takes of "Angel Eyes" and "Speak Low" while simmering like a coffee pot on an assertive "You Don't Know What Love Is". She saunters with seduction on... read more
David Friesen Circle 3 Trio - Interaction
by Chris Spector, Midwest Record
A twofer made up of a studio recording and a live set, the bass ace finds himself in the company of two different drummers, each bringing a different coloration to the sound. Never straying far from his jazz/new age/world vibe, if you listen to this on a play list and don't check what's going on, you could almost mistake this for an Oregon record you thought you missed. A defining alt.jazz set, Friesen sets sails for uncharted waters but never... read more
Various Artists - The Cool Season: An Origin Records Holiday Collection, Vol. 2
by John Barron, All About Jazz
With no shortage of holiday music blasting through shopping malls and restaurants this time of year, it's easy to understand why some might want to escape the incessant bombardment of the overdone and out-of-date. If one looks hard enough, however, hope for Christmas music burnout can be found. One place to look is Origin Records' The Cool Season: An Origin Holiday Collection, Vol. 2. With fresh and swinging vitality, trumpeter Thomas Marriott,... read more
Roy Assaf & Eddy Khaimovich Quartet - Andarta
by Birney K. Brown, Audiophile Audition
This release led by the Israeli-born, now New York-based pianist and bassist was much anticipated. They are masters of their instruments in addition to being talented arrangers and composers. One of the highlights of this disc is the superb engineering and mixing focusing on and highlighting their contributions, particularly the capturing of Khaimovich's Eddie Gomez-influenced bass. His multiple solos are magnificent, as is his driving... read more
John Moulder - Trinity
by Jim Santella, Cadence, December 2006
John Moulder fills "Trinity" with a program of originals that blend contemporary grooves with tradition. His guitar lights fires along the way, as he shares solo space with various guests. Moulder enjoys Smooth Jazz as much as Free Jazz and other creative pursuits. While his focus leans towards ballad interpretation, the session includes implied Blues and surging Rock elements that coax the spirit toward higher ground. Currently serving on the... read more
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