Thursday, August 23 2007
Chris Byars: Photos in Black, White and Gray
Though the CD bears his name, saxophonist Byars allows his quartet to solo, at length, on each of the album’s eight tracks. This could be an asset, but the musicians sound like they’re wandering through each instrument, trying to grab inspiration from the air.
Tuesday, May 1 2007
Sacha Perry: Not Brand X
Jazz standards -- a lesson in individuality when approaching classic material.
Friday, October 21 2005
Sacha Perry: Eretik
Classic Bebop piano with an amazing density of piano texture and a passionate commitment... righteous stuff of timeless validity, and the man is real.

































