Month: May 2019

Jake Leckie: The Abode

Bassist and composer Jake Leckie mixes a post bop team of Kenny Warren/tp-fh, Nathan Ellman-Bell/dr and Sebastien Ammann/p with a collection of guests including sax, voice, organ and a string section to create a rich sonic tapestry . The string…

Beat Circus: These Wicked Things

A mix of 50s rock guitar, C&W, film noir atmospheres and avant garde are displayed by the team of Brian Carpenter/p-voc-effects, Andrew Stern/g, Abigale Reisman/vi, Emily Bookwalter/va, Alec speigelman/bcl, Brad Balliett/bsoon, Paul Dilley/b and Gavin McCarthy/dr. Eerie clouds hover on…

Pete Coco: Lined With A Groove

Bassist Pete Coco forms a snappy little trio with pianist Sullivan Fortner (who took some time off touring with Cecile McLorin Salvant) and famed drummer Matt Wilson. The three mix deft interplay with dep grooves, as Fortner gets impressionistic with…

Urbanity: Urbanity

Rich textures and melodies are produced by the duo of Albare, who plays a myriad of guitars, and Phil Turcio, bringing in an equal number of keyboards and programs. The moods range from an upbeat African temper for “Time  Travel”…