Month: December 2017

Chris  Parker: Moving Forward Now

Drummer Chris  Parker displays a wide variety of styles on this album of originals and covers. He’s with an  impressive team that includes Dave Stryker/g, Luke Gillespie/p, Jesse Wittman/b and Jeremy Allen/b as well as various guests. Clever ideas like…

Ken Wiley: Jazz Horn Redux

The French Horn is rarely given a chance in jazz circles; usually there’s a problem with either dynamics or dexterity, so it’s relegated to being a “section” instrument, unless it’s in the right hands (and mouth). Ken Wiley shows how…

Simpkin Project: Beam of Light

Comprised of Sean Kennedy/dr, Phil Simpkun/voc-g, Shawn Taylor/voc-key, Nick Zermino/b, Jules Luna/voc/g and Sergio Sandoval/perc, The Simpkin Project delivers up traditional reggae fare, but with an extra dash of Americana. Along with chunky chords and grooves, there are some C&W…