WRUV Reviews

Saxophonist leads small group on tart, modern creative originals often with staccato drum and bass type attack.

Promo disc culled for 4 disc set tributing work of legendary drummer who has worked w/most of biggest names in jazz from bebop and on.

Young Israeli virtouso painist on pop covers and originals with wide stylistic variation, sense of fun/humor.

Fine date by trumpetor, innovator, arranger/composer.

One of the great innovators with quartet and extended ensemble on his now well-known tunes.

Saxophonist leads various small groups on mix of standards and originals in post-bop to mainstream modes. Crisp playing, fine arrangements.

Local trombonist with some area’s to jazz musicians on standards and postbop originals with sister as guest and brother-in-law, Joe Lovano. Class arrangements and playing!

Singer/guitarist songwriter on jazz leaning tunes that take cues from early Tom Waits and Ricki Lee Jones.

Quintet of all-stars celebrates longest running festival with coves of classics.

Saxophonist with small groups on accessible and lovely originals featuring melloflous tone, nicely developed solos. Pianist also stands out.