Pianist Nick Sanders leads a trio of Henry Fraser/b and Connor Baker/dr through a Baker’s Dozen originals. Sanders has a classical sound to his touch, lyrical yet complex as he focuses on teamwork on pieces such as “Live Normal” and…
Month: April 2019
Billy Vera: Timeless
Singer, songwriter and musical historian Billy Vera sticks to his strengths on this STAXY album of mostly originals. Backing up Vera’s streetwise voice is Tom Canning/key, Josh Sklair/g, Bob Glaub/b, Tony Braunagel/dr and a horn section arranged by ternor saxist…
Mitch Woods: A Tip of the Hat to Fats
Pianist and singer Mitch Woods comes to the 2018 Jazz and Heritage Festival in New Orleans and gives the crowd a taste of it’s own medicine, giving homage to Fats Domino in a rousing set. He’s supported by the 8…
Anthony Caceres: Something’s Gotta Give
Anthony Caceres’ boy-next-door vocals work well as he plays bass with a team of legendary drummer Jeff Hamilton, pianist Stefan Karlsson and guest guitarist Davy Mooney for a winsome collection of standards plus. His voice is reminiscent of John Pizzarelli,…
The Jazz Bakery Presents Peter Erskine and Daniel Szabo’s “Visionary” at the Moss Theater
If anyone knows about fusion in music, it’s drummer Peter Erskine, who is best known for his work with the legendary band Weather Report. This evening he presented pianist and composer Daniel Szabo who together with Erskine melded the sounds…
Will Brahm’s CD Release@The Blue Whale 04.12.19
Guitarist Will Brahm has shown a versatility of his instrument that allows him to fit in with muscular big bands led by Gordon Goodwin and Elliot Deutsch as well as working the more supportive role with vocalists Jane Monheit, Sara…
****RINGER OF THE WEEK****THIS IS A PIANO TRIO…Michel Petrucciani Trio: One Night in Karlsruhe
Sometimes you forget how much you miss someone. German based label Jazzhaus recently released this concert recording from July 7, 1998 of Michel Petrucianni’s piano trio with Gary Peacock/b and Roy Haynes/dr. Petrucianni is dearly departed, Haynes rarely performs anymore…
Branford Marsalis Quartet: The Secret Between The Shadow And The Soul
While leader of one of the longer lasting bands around these days, Branford Marsalis hasn’t recorded is team of Joey Calderazzo/p, Eric Revis/b and Justin Faulkner/dr on their own in over 3 years. The telepathic symbiosis is palpable here on…
Duncan Eagles: Citizen
Lovely and modern post bop moods are created by Duncan Eagles, bringing his tenor and soprano saxes to the fore with sublime support by David Preston/g, Matt Robinson/p, Max Luthert/b and Dave Hamblett/dr on a collection of originals. Eagles’ tone…
Stephane Wrembel: The Django Experiment IV
Guitarist Stephane Wrembel hasn’t run out of fresh ideas for interpreting Django Reinhardt’s sound and mood after four trips to the Hot Club Laboratory. He’s joined by Thor Jensen/g, Ari Folman/, Nick Anderson/dr, Nick Driscoll/reeds and one off guitarist Simba…