Drummer Adonis serves up an impressive trio of his own, and brings in a ringer for most of the album in a guest vocalist. For the instrumentals, Rose guides Ryan Hanseler/p and Lex Warshawsky/b through a sleek modal rounder of…
Month: May 2024
Shea Walsh and Hope Diamond: Desert Blues Live!
A deep dish of Chicago blues is served up guitarist Shea teaming up with vocalist Hope Diamond backed by a smoky cast of Michael Russeck/keys, Tony Moore/dr and Eric Sittner/b on this four song ep of a sizzling live session.…
MODERN LARGE ENSEMBLES…Remy Le Bouef’s Assembly Of Shadows: Heartland Radio, Jeremy Rose & The Earshift Orchestra: Discordia
Modern big band jazz sounds for today’s ears… Remy Le Boeuf puts together an orchestra conducted by Gregory Robbins for rich arrangements of originals. The moods range from a folksy “Barbara” featuring guitarist Alex Goodman” to elegiac pastoral themes on…
Natalie Cressman & Ian Faquini: Guinga
I’m just a sucker for the duo combo of trombonist/vocalist Natalie Cressman and guitarist Ian Faquini! All they do is deliver short and concise Brazilian pieces in a gloriously understated manner, and it simply proves the adage that “less is…
STRINGS AND SWING…Ian Carey & Wood Metal Plastic: Strange Arts, Stephan Crump: Slow Water
Strings that swing… Trumpeter Ian Carey teams up with a strings section of Mia Bella d’Angelli-Alisa Rose/vi and Jessica Ivry/cel, along with Liza Mezzacappa/b, Jon Arkin/dr and Kasey Knudsen/as for some loose and abstract originals. The strings add to the…
Lynne Arriale Trio: Being Human
One of the most impressive pianists in the Bill Evans inspired realm is Lynne Arriale, putting together another strong trio album with Alon Near/b and Lukasz Zyta/dr on this collection of originals celebrating the characteristics of humanity, but without being.…
EARTH TONES…Sean Riley & The Water: Stone Cold Hands, Tim Easton: Find Your Way
Blues in blue jeans Sean Riley brings his earthy voice and guitar to a mix and match team of Dean Zucchero/b, Mike Barras/dr, Phil Breen/dr, Bruce Barns and various guests on a collection of bluesy originals. He’s folkish on the…
OLD SCHOOL SOUL…Doris Troy: Another Look, The Stylistics: Love Is Back In Style
Class never goes out of style… Doris Troy had a big hit in 1963 with “Just One Look”, with this album a mix of recordings from 1976–20. She sounds a bit like Freda Payne or Maxine Nightingale with upbeat disco…
OLD SCHOOL SOUL…Doris Troy: Another Look, The Stylistics: Love Is Back In Style
Class never goes out of style… Doris Troy had a big hit in 1963 with “Just One Look”, with this album a mix of recordings from 1976–20. She sounds a bit like Freda Payne or Maxine Nightingale with upbeat disco…
Omar Sosa: Omar Sosa’s 88 Well –Tuned Drums
Omar Sosa stretches out from his usual mix of West African moods with a soundtrack that includes brass and earthy vocalists. There’s a rich mix of African tribal moods and trombone on the salsad “Cha Cha du Nord”, with a…