Month: December 2014

The Mark Lomax Trio: Isis & Osiris

Drummer Mark Lomax leads an intriguing trio with Edwin Bayard/ts and Dan Hulett/b on  deft and dynamic collection of originals. Connected by thoughtful solos serving as interludes provided by each member, the songs range from a cataclysmic “Chaos” to an…

Wadada Leo Smith: Red Hill

Outside trumpeter Wadada Leo Smith teams up with compatriots Jamie Saft/p-key, Joe Morris/b and Balazs Pandi/dr for six band composed pieces.What keeps these explorative pieces together is the rich, warm and clear tone of Smith’s trumpet, whether open or with…

Debbie Orta: Child’s Play

South Floridian Debbie Orta mixes standards with her own compositions on this upbeat and cheerful session with some top flight sidemen. The team of Mike Orta/key-p, Nicky Orta/b, Ed Maina/woodwinds and Carlomagno Araya/dr  mix and match with various guests, making…

Gypsy Hill: Our Routes

Here’s a band that will wake you out of your slumber. Lead by classical guitarist Roi ‘Froik” Erez and tuba meister Omer “Mr. Poo” Plotniearz, Gypsy Hill has a rotating team of bass, drums and a trumpet/trombone section that will…

SOMI’S LAGOS MUSIC SALON

So, what IS the root of America’s classical music, aka “jazz”? We may say it is ultimately from Africa, but so little of today’s jazz actually hints at any reference to the Mother Continent. Vocalist and songwriter Somi, with blood…