A tenor man from the UK and two rich toned ladies are revisited from Avid… While best known for having the number one jazz club in England, Ronnie Scott first made his name at a swinging tenor sax player. These…
Author: George W. Harris
Joanie Pallatto & Bradley Parker: Sparrow
Just when you think every singer sounds like the next one, someone like Joanie Pallatto comes up and shows you that there are still fresh flowers to be watered. The vocalist teams up with pianist Bradley Parker for a collection…
Zacharias Tarpagkos & Galan Trio: Embrace
Playing a rich flute, Zacharias Tarpagkos joins up with the Galan Trio of Babis Karasavidis/vi, Marina Kolovou/vcel and Petros Bouras/p for a lovely collection of chambered jazz. The composers are all modern, ranging from a Bartokian Ilan Chouraki for a…
Dave Hanson: Blues Sky
Dave Hanson plays piano and Fender with his team of Mark Simon/b, Paul Romaine/dr and guest Wil Swindler/ts-as on this collection of bluesy originals. On piano, Hanson has that classic warm feel a la Kenny Barron, as he shifts gears…
SONG OF SONGS…Sam Sadigursky & Nathan Koci: The Solomon Diaries Volume IV and V
A mix of klezmer, folk and jazz is presented by clarinetist Sam Sadigursky and accordionist Nathan Koci on this continued collection of tribal themes. Guests into the minion include Joe Brent/mand, Timo Andres/p, Matt Darriau/as, Danny Fox/p and Meg Okura/vi…
Ben Patterson Jazz Orchestra: Mad Scientist Music
Composer and trombonist Ben Patterson puts together a modern sounding big band through some swinging originals. The charts give a hint of Count Basie, as the sections jab from the side like a middleweight boxer on the Rat Packish “The…
The Greg Abate Quartet: Positive Energy
Alto saxist Greg Abate is a throwback to the big bold and soulful sounds akin to Cannonball Adderley, which means he’s got the Charlie Parker bug, but with some added churchliness. It works perfectly her, as he swings with John…
The Empress: Square One
The sax quartet of Pureum Jin/as-ss, Erena Terakubo/as, Chelsea Baratz/ts and Lauren Sevian/bars swoon and sway their reeds on a collection of velvety standards. The rhythm team of Steve Ash/p, Joey Ranieri/b and P ete Van Nostrand/dr keep the music…
Ivo Perelman & Matthew Shipp String Trio: Armageddon Flower
Free form tenorist Ivo Perelman joins with fluid thinking pianist Matthew Shipp , bassit William Parker and violaist Mat Maneri for a handful of loose fitting wares. The p ieces range from an 11 minute “Armageddon Flower” that features some…
SULLIVAN FORTNER: SOLO, SOUL, SIDEMAN AND SOUTHERN NIGHTS
THE ROLE OF A JAZZ PIANIST IS AS NUMEROUS AS THE COLORS OF A PRISM IF YOU’RE A FAN OF TODAY’S MUSIC, IT’S A SAFE BET THAT YOU’VE HEARD THE IVORIES OF SULLIVAN FORTNER, AS HE’S ONE OF THE MOST…