Wednesday, May 2 2012
Shemekia Copeland and Ronnie Baker Brooks Take a Class
Copeland and Brooks infected my classroom with the ‘existential freedom’ that allows each person to stare into the darkness, yet somehow and someway, find the words, the voice, and the courage to sing a sweet song. That is, they gave us all the blues.
Thursday, February 2 2012
Noah and the Megafauna Release Video for “Liquid Modernity”
Put on your old time dancing shoes. Noah and the Megafauna host an apocalyptic hoedown in this new video for “Liquid Modernity (You Can Never Go Home)”. This gypsy jazz collective comes well prepared to host the last dance as the ship goes down.
Wednesday, December 7 2011
Stanley Jordan: Friends
2008's State of Nature was no fluke – Stanley Jordan is back in business, full swing.
Tuesday, November 15 2011
David S. Ware: Organica (Solo Saxophones, Volume 2)
He may be 61, and he may have a new kidney, but David S. Ware continues to run over people's expectations with every new project.
Monday, November 7 2011
Greg Ward: Greg Ward’s Phonic Juggernaut
Still early in his career, saxophonist Greg Ward has cranked out a fully realized sophomore album.
Wednesday, November 2 2011
Aram Bajakian: Aram Bajakian’s Kef
Kef is postmodern chamber jazz that swings proficiently with an always-apparent – and quite convincing – Eastern vibe.
Monday, October 31 2011
Ron Carter: Ron Carter’s Great Big Band
Ron Carter's Great Big Band is one of those mixed bags that ends up being a full blessing.
Wednesday, October 26 2011
Satoko Fujii Orchestra New York / Min-Yoh / Kaze: ETO / Watershed / Rafale
Satoko Fujii releases three new albums with three different groups. As expected, it's three different kinds of music. What's surprising is how good they all manage to be in their own right.
Tuesday, October 25 2011
Greg Reitan: Daybreak
A consistent amount of grace often leads to a uni-directional work, as with Greg Reitan's Daybreak.
Tuesday, October 18 2011
Jon Regen: Revolution
A rather moving pop record with guest turns from Benmont Tench and Andy Summers.
