Carmen Staaf’s New LP Takes on Williams and Monk
Jazz artist Carmen Staaf’s Sounding Line makes compelling sonic arguments about the relationship between the tunes of Mary Lou Williams and Thelonious Monk.
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The best new jazz and creative music this summer features masters Charles Lloyd and Al Foster, experimentalist Tyshawn Sorey, and young cats DOMi and JD Beck.
Jazz Saxophonist Pat Donaher Marks ‘Occasions’ with a Dazzling Band
Lesser-known jazz saxophonist Pat Donaher fronts a well-known band in compositions that shimmer and strut on Occasionally.
Allison Miller and Carmen Staaf Create a Set of Varied and Appealing Modern Jazz on ‘Science Fair’
That these compositions, various as they are, provide the fuel for a band like this says enough about Allison Miller and Carmen Staaf. They have what it takes.