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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
Classic duets sound w/Anderson(p) & Wingo(dr). Good arrangements & a very nice choice of music. Cuts #5,9,&11 are original compositions.
Jazz, blues & funky stuff covered here. Howes(v)leads ensemble including special guest Robben Ford(gt). Strong arrangements.
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.