A “live” recording of two sets of LA’s finest mainstreamers packed the upscale E Spot Lounge Tuesday night, as Quintets lead by guitarist Doug MacDonald and tenor saxist Roger Neumann turned the upstairs club into a La La Land adventure for…
Month: April 2017
IN CONCERT…Mark de Clive-Lowe: Live at the Blue Whale, Mike Casey: The Sound of Surprise, Satoko Fujii: Invisible Hand
Nothing like the feeling of improvisation at a jazz club. Mark de Clive brings his formidable collection of keyboards, live electronics and piano to the hip Blue Whale club in LA and along with Josh Johnson/as-fl, Brandon Eugene Owens/b, Gene…
CLASSIC VOCAL ALBUMS REISSUED…Billie Holiday: Stay With Me, Sarah Vaughan & Quincy Jones: You’re Mine You, Etta James: At Last, Nina Simone: Forbidden Fruit, Classic Hits
UK-based Discovery Records has started a fantastic limited edition reissue series which mixes classic albums with other sessions by artists ranging from Chet Baker to John Coltrane. The 100 titled “Legendary Jazz Album” collection includes iconic photos by Jean-Pierre Leloir,…
THE BEST OUT THERE? Tedeschi Trucks Band: Live From The Fox, Oakland
If it’s not the Tedeschi Trucks band, then what group carries the blues and rock baton any better? The mix of Susan Tedeschi’s earthy and earnest voice, even more impressive as she picks her Fender with perfect complementary lines to…
Bill Evans: Time Remembered; The Life and Music of Bill Evans
This 87 minute documentary by Bruce Spiegel gives a complete and heart wrenching story of one of the most important pianists in jazz history, Bill Evans. His mix of romantic classicism and implied notes or chords changed the way we…
Billy Childs: Rebirth
Pianist/composer/arranger Billy Childs takes a step away from his usual chamber jazz ensembles to tap into his mainstream roots on this satisfying quartet session with Steve Wilson/as-ss, Hans Glawischnig/ and Eric Harland//dr. The team flexes its collective muscles as Wilson’s…
Ruthie Foster: Joy Comes Back
Here’s a lady that knows about sin and forgiveness, and it comes out in her song selection and delivery. Ruthie Foster has a rich toned voice, earthy and fervent, and she teams up with a strong collection of artists including…
Luke Sellick: Alchemist
Bassist Luke Sellick brings together some soulful jazz on this easy to please collection of originals. He mixes and matches warm hearted horns Jimmy Greene/ts, Jordan Pettay/as, Benny Benack III/tp, Mat Jodrell/tp, Andrew Gutauskas/bcl with a rhythm team of Adam…
Jazz Bakery’s “Moveable Feast” Presents: Vinicius Canturaria 03.31.17
In an age when cultural fads come and go with a seemingly too easy disposal, Vinicius Cantuaria showed the audience at the Moss Theatre that certain musical styles, such as the samba/bossa nova promulgated by Tom Jobim half a century…
Jean-Francois Bonnel and His Swinging Cats: With Thanks to Benny Carter
One of the most important alto saxists and composer/arrangers in the swing era, Benny Carter is given an overdue tribute by Jean-Francois and an upbeat team of Chris Dawson/p, Francois Laudet/dr and vocalist Charmin Michelle for ten tunes either composed…