So, it’s come to the point that in order to REALLY hear America’s foundational music, you have to go all the way to Denmark to experience it? Arranged and conducted by Vincent Nilsson, this collection of spirituals mixes big band…
Month: December 2014
Hillary Kole: A Self Portrait
Vocalist Hilary Kole has been out of the spotlight for a year or so, and this album will make you want to know why, as this collection of tunes has her in a mix of vulnerable, world-wise, world-weary and longing…
Yes: Songs From Tsongas-Yes 35th Anniversary Concert
For one last go around, the most popular version of Yes got together in 2004 for a long distance runaround of shows that was a roundabout way of demonstrating how great music was back in the 70s. If you weren’t …
Henry Butler- Steven Bernstein & The Hot 9: Viper’s Drag
Tired of the same old and moldy music of today, with incessantly long and cacophonous solos, flailing drums and melodies in so many directions you need a Garman Nuvi to figure out where the next turn is? Have hope! The…
LOOK OUT, RICKY RICARDO!!! Abelardo Barroso: Cha Cha Cha
“Lucy..you’ve got some ‘splaining to do!” If you like the Buena Vista Social Club, you’re going to PASS OUT when you find this collection of 14 tunes delivered by the creator of Cuban’s sensuous “Son” music, and brought it to…
Gary Moore: Live At Bush Hall 2007
Though he left us a few years ago, guitarist Gary Moore still communicates to us through vintage recordings now coming out from the vaults. Here’s an Our Town version of Moore in concert with Brian Downey/dr, Pete Rees/b and Vic…
Tyshawn Sorey: Alloy
Drummer Tyshawn Sorey makes up a trio with Corey Smyth/p and Christopher Tordini/b on a disc goes beyond simple theme-solo-theme music to create an album of holistic music that feels both composed and improvised. Smyth has s rich, dark and…
****RINGER OF THE WEEK****Dee Daniels: Intimate Conversations
Do you want to hear what a vocalist is supposed to sound like? Give this lady a try! Daughter of a minister, Dee Daniels gives a Spirit filled album where she is teamed with (mostly) one other musician on a…
The Vanguard Jazz Orchestra: Over Time-Music of Bob Brookmeyer
The Vanguard Jazz Orchestra has become a fixture in the New York scene. It features some of the most respected names around, with Terell Stafford/tp, Ralph LaLama/ts, Gary Smulyan/bs, Jim McNeely and David Wong/b among its all star members. Here,…
Steve Heckman Quintet: Search for Peace
Rich toned tenor Steve Heckman has been a sideman for some top artists like Howard McGhee, Chet Baker, Tom Harrell, Jimmy Cobb and Billy Higgins, so he knows his way around the tradition. Here, he leads a top notch team…