What sets the Chamberlain Brass from other similar outfits like The Canadian Brass is that the team here handles things with a bit more jazz and rhythm. The group consists of Terry Szor/tp, Franco Finstad/tp, Patty Schmitt/fh, Jayan Nandagopan/tb, Kyle…
Month: September 2014
Terje Lie: Bright Moments
Saxist and trumpeter Terje Lie has released a number of fun and light smooth jazz albums throughout the years. This one shows a lot more muscle, and the better for it. It shows the benefits of good friends, as he…
SHAKE THAT BELLY…Jalilah’s Raks Sharki: Stage Cuts
Hey, gals, wanna work off some of those love handles? Need some elasticity and strength on those core muscles? Just pop a few songs on this release for about a 15 minute session everyday and you’ll see the pounds come…
Somi@The Blue Whale 09.16.14
On her maiden voyage concert to promote her latest exotic album, Lagos Music Salon, Somi bridged the gap between American jazz and African sounds with a thrilling set at the Blue Whale Tuesday night. Teamed up with Liberty Elleman/g, Ben…
Greg Reitan: Post No Bills
Pianist Greg Reitan has a winning and upbeat touch here as he leads a trio with Jack Daro/b and Dean Koba/dr through a mix of originals and standards. Of the latter, he feels out each key of the pensive reading…
The Danish Jazz Quartet: Just Jazz
Legendary Scandinavian clarinetist Leif Juul Jorgensen leads a swinging little combo on a live recording from April 5, 2014 with Jesper Lundgaard/b, Soren Kristiansen/p and Alex Riel/dr. Jorgensen’s approach to the licorice stick is similar to trad-swing artists such as…
WELL, DOGGY! Kiki Ebsen: Scarecrow Sessions
Pianist/vocalist Kiki Ebsen has made a respectable living playing alongside the likes of Al Jarreau, Boz Scaggs and Christopher Cross. She composes as well, with her material being covered by Eric Marienthal, Jessy J and Boney James. Here, she comes…
****RINGER OF THE WEEK****Gregory Porter-Donald Smith-Mansur Scott-Paul Zauner’s Blue Brass: Great Voices of Harlem
Not only is it a treat to hear some great modern male singers, but on this disc it’s multiplied by three as the inter-generational team of Gregory Porter, Mansur Scott and Donald Smith take both solo turns and work together on…
****RINGER OF THE WEEK****Tim Ferguson Inside/Out: Hold That Thought
Bassist Tim Ferguson obviously doesn’t like crowds. He did a nice cozy and spacious quartet date last year with guitarist Tom Dempsey, and now he’s in an unorthodox trio setting with Rob hence/tp-ah and Diane Moser/p for a collection of…
Marcel Camargo and The Brazil You Never Heard: Behind Jobim
Sideman to artists ranging from Buble’ to Mendez to Bebel Gilberto, guitarist Marcel Camargo puts together a short but sweet collection of material associated with Tom Jobim in a variety of moods and settings. Speaking of short but sweet, vocalist…