Archive for the ‘Jazz’ Category

[Jazz] from Chicago Sessions

Impressions Of A City

Paul Wertico\'s Mid-East/Mid-West Alliance

review by LJPalardy
Monday, September 6th, 2010

Pretty standard stuff, as far as avant-garde sessions go, led by a legendary fusion-jazz drummer. Should please both jazz purists & rock fans. Far from an easy listen, but worth it.

[Jazz] from Sunnyside

Black Hawk Dance

Scott DuBois

review by LJPalardy
Monday, September 6th, 2010

Born in Illinois, now based in NY, DuBois(gt)leads his group in exploring the spirituality & vitality of the Native American ceremonial tradition which inspired the title of the album. All original compositions & arrangements by DuBois. Good improvisations.

[Jazz] from Blue Note

Ten

Jason Moran

review by LJPalardy
Monday, September 6th, 2010

Moran(p) celebrates his tenth year as a leader in a mix of original & jazz standards with his veteran trio. Showcases his growth as a pianist & composer.

[Jazz] from Highnote

Twogether

John Hicks & Frank Morgan

review by LJPalardy
Monday, September 6th, 2010

Duets are the most basic form of musical communication & yet the most difficult to pull off. These two jazz veterans, who are now deceased, make it sound easy in their first & only collaboration. Hicks-solo piano on cuts#1,4&7(studio recording 2006) and duo cuts #2,3,5&6 recorded live in 2005.

[Jazz] from Capri

I Will Tell Her

Curtis Fuller

review by LJPalardy
Monday, September 6th, 2010

A 2CD-set from Fuller, a jazz trombone legend, now in his 70s, in his first recording in some time dedicated to his wife who passed away shortly before this CD was finished. CD#1 is all studio recordings. CD#2 was recorded in a live performance at Dazzie(nightclub in Denver. CO).

[Jazz] from Savant

Horace To Max

Joe Chambers

review by LJPalardy
Monday, September 6th, 2010

A five decade resume as a drummer for many classic jazz recordings, this is one of a handful as a leader. A diverse mix of material from hard bop to Afro-Latin. Joe drives the proceedings, but his touch is still light enough to avoid overwhelming the music selections.

[Jazz] from Accurate

Mood Music For Time Travellers

Either/Orchestra

review by LJPalardy
Monday, September 6th, 2010

10-piece small big band from Boston, Ma area. One of the best groups of its kind. They do it all: Bop, swing, prog rock, country rock, avant-garde & more recently Ethiopian music. Will be celebrating their 25th anniversary 12/10. VERY GOOD.

[Jazz] from self-released

Conversations

Dave Anderson & Mike Wingo

review by hildy
Friday, September 3rd, 2010

Classic duets sound w/Anderson(p) & Wingo(dr). Good arrangements & a very nice choice of music. Cuts #5,9,&11 are original compositions.

[Jazz] from Resonance

Out Of The Blue

Christian Howes

review by hildy
Friday, September 3rd, 2010

Jazz, blues & funky stuff covered here. Howes(v)leads ensemble including special guest Robben Ford(gt). Strong arrangements.

[Jazz] from Resonance

Destinations

Tamir Hendelman

review by hildy
Friday, September 3rd, 2010

Israeli piano prodigy leads trio on a hip, energetic trip w/a full sound. All arrangements by Tamir. Cuts #7&9 are original compositions. Veteran sidemen.