Pianist Jeni Slotchiver gives solo interpretations of music from early to late 20th Century, taking you to a different world of patience and space. While classically trained, Slotchiver has a rich blues touch and a bona fide feel for gospel…
Month: January 2021
Papo Vazquez: Mighty Pirates Troubadours
Various Latin dances and rhythms are created by leader Papo Vazquez, who plays trombone, sings, hits the keyboards and the Agogo Bells, along with Ivan Renta/ts-ss, Rick Germanson/p, Ariel Robles/b, Alvester Garnett/dr, Carlos Maldonado-Reinaldo DeJesus/perc and a collection of guests.…
The Royal Bopsters: Party of Four
If you’re a fan of vocal jazz, this album by the Royal Bopsters is a real treat. TRB consists of Amy London/sop, Holli Ross/a, Peter McGuinness/ten and Dylan Pramuk/b. They’re supported by the snappy team of pianist Steve Schmidt, bassist…
PRIVATE MOMENTS…Jules Shear: Slower, Jarrett Cherner & Sarah Elizabeth Charles: Tone
Personal sharings… Better known for his composing of hits like Cyndi Lauper’s “All Through The Night” and The Bangles’ “If She Knew What She Wants” as well as his own “Steady” from 1985, singer/songwriter Jules Shear goes spartan with voice…
Rhythm City: Rhythm City
The trio of pianist-keyboardist Ptah William, drummer Rob Silverman and bassist Larry Kornfeld mix swing, bop and fusion on this snappy self-titled debut. Hints of Weather Report a felt with a mix of classical, keys and drive on pieces like…
WE’RE TALKING ROOTS…Zac Harmon: Long As I Got My Guitar, Colin James: Open Road
Nice red clay soil for the roots of American music… Old School blues guitarist and singer Zac Harmon brings his mix of gospel and grit together on this album with Bob Trenchard/b, Richy Puga/dr, Johnny McGhee/g, Dan Ferguson/key The Rays/voc…
Richard Whiteman: Very Well & Good
Bassist Richard Whiteman mixes up quartet and sextet material with a core team of Reg Schwager/g, Amanda Tosoff/p and Morgan Childs/dr and guest tenor men Pat LaBarbara and Mike Murley on a mix of rich originals. In the smaller setting,…
Gustav Lundgren: A Beautiful Selection From The Jerome Kern Songbook
Guitarist Gustav Lundgren teams up with Chris Cheek/ts-ss, Tom Warburton/b and Jorge Rossy/dr-vib for a sublime collection of interpretations from the pen of Jerome Kern. The emphasis is on keeping true to the elegant moods, and it is served well.…
Miguel Zenon & Luis Perdomo: El Arte
Recorded “live” at NYC’s Jazz Gallery back in September, 2020, this duet album by alto saxist Miguel Zenon and pianist Luis Perdomo reminds us of what we’re missing from jazz clubs. The two create some gorgeous and passionate arias on…
A PAIR OF SLAMS…Freetime: Lamps, Clocks and Towers, Usikin/Oliver: Duo
UK’s Slam Records continues to create new sounds and dimensions. A concert at the Absity Klub, in the Czech Republic city of Ostrava during June of 2019 finds the team of George Haslam on the exotic reed instrument the tarogato,…