Wednesday, June 8 2011
Harriet Tubman: Ascension
Their band is named after one of American history's most revered women. Their album is named after one of John Coltrane's most ambitious works. Harriet Tubman's Ascension walks the talk.
Wednesday, December 10 2008
Jenny Scheinman: Crossing
The jazz/Americana/anything violinist creates a new set of riveting soundscapes.
Tuesday, July 29 2008
Wayne Horvitz Gravitas Quartet: One Dance Alone
Experimental pianist and composer Wayne Horvitz leads two very different ensembles -- one rhythm-based and jazz leaning, the other lushly orchestral -- along paths that sometimes cross and comment upon one another. Gorgeous and thought-provoking.
Monday, December 11 2006
Best Jazz of 2006
Will Layman's list of the year's best jazz records, a hearty baker's dozen, includes iconoclasts, eccentrics, avant-gardists, and some downright swingers.
Friday, August 11 2006
Wayne Horvitz Gravitas Quartet: Way Out East
Chamber jazz of the highest order, for quartet (trumpet, bassoon, cello, piano) -- a perfect mix of composition and improvisation
