Friday, January 20 2012
Chick Corea / Eddie Gomez / Paul Motian: Further Explorations
Nineteen choice tracks from a live week at New York’s Blue Note -- a loose tribute to pianist Bill Evans
Friday, July 1 2011
Bill Evans: The Sesjun Radio Shows
The great jazz pianist in the Netherlands in 1973, 1975, and 1979 -- never before released.
Friday, June 24 2011
Counterbalance No. 39: Miles Davis’ ‘Kind of Blue’
The Great List of the most acclaimed albums of all time makes its first foray into jazz, beginning with Miles Davis’ 1959 favorite. With no lyrics to quote, Counterbalance’s Eric Klinger and Jason Mendelsohn are having difficulty writing this introduction.
Tuesday, March 15 2011
Bud Powell: Un Poco Loco
In between stays at mental institutions for schizophrenia, Powell left behind a remarkable legacy. Sadly, he hasn’t received the same widespread admiration that his close friend Thelonious Monk secured. But to true fans of the jazz genre, Powell is revered.
Thursday, February 24 2011
Eddie Gomez & Cesarius Alvim: Forever
Such strong musical telepathy can be more fun for the performers than the listeners. At least it's quality telepathy.
Wednesday, May 19 2010
The Music of Bill Evans with Bill Charlap and Jim Hall: 14 May 2010 - New York
Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Rose Theater was a perfectly complimentary acoustical setting for Bill Evans' repertoire last Friday night.
Tuesday, November 24 2009
Frank Sinatra: Christmas with Sinatra and Friends
Christmas with Sinatra and Friends works because Sinatra sounds his best when he's around other people.
Wednesday, December 17 2008
The Best Jazz of 2008
More than ever, the best jazz is coming from small labels, and more than ever the best draws a decent slice from the dynamics of rock and pop music without itself being a commercial venture.
Wednesday, December 3 2008
Kind of Blue Revisited: The 50th Anniversary of the Greatest (Jazz) Album of All Time
A staple of modern music for nearly 50 years, Kind of Blue is near-impossible to hear with fresh ears. But perhaps that is precisely why it needs some re-examining.
Tuesday, February 12 2008
Eliane Elias: Something for You
The Brazilian-American pianist (and sometime singer) dials up a middling tribute to a much greater jazz pianist.
