Sophisticated and mature musings are presented by vocalist CeCe Gable, interpreting a collection of tunes with a dash of a Latin feel, cleverly arranged by John Shipley. She mixes and matches with a team that includes John Shipley-Bill Hecht/p-key, Dylan…
Month: May 2024
THE SOUND OF WEST COAST JAZZ…Shorty Rogers: The Classic Albums Collection
One of the most distinct sounds in jazz was what became known as “West Coast Cool”, one of it’s proponents was trumpeter/arranger Shorty Rogers. The breezy, light and often humorous sound became very influential throughout the world. This four disc…
Jake Baldwin, Zacc Harris, Peter Henning: Boundaries
The debut collective from trumpeter Jake Baldwin, guitarist Zacc Harris and drummer Pete Hennig is a textured collection of originals that mix ideas of ambience with intuitive modal jazz. Baldwin has a sweet tone to his horn, blowing out soft…
Yuko Ito: Seduzir
I love albums that stump me, and if I had just listened to Yuko Ito’s album of (mostly) Brazilian themes and lyrics, I’d never have guest that she was born in Tokyo. She’s got a sensuous delivery on on pieces…
Gianni Savelli Media Res: Alisei
Tenor saxist and composer Gianni Savelli puts together an ebullient album featuring his quintet alongside a larger ensemble, weaving in sounds and ideas like a Raphael tapestry. Teamed with Fulvio Sigurta/tp, Enrico Zanisi/p, Luca Pirozzi/eb and Alessandro Marzi, Savelli’s rich…
AMEN! Marion Williams & The Stars of Faith: Four Classic Albums and More 1958-1662
One of the most powerful voices in not only gospel, but in American music, belonged to Marion Williams (1927-94),whose career was filled with Spirit-filled passion, making “soul” singers like Aretha Franklin or Wilson Picket pale in comparison. This four disc…
Anna Greta: Star of Spring
Playing piano and keyboards, vocalist Anna Greta delivers intimate folkish originals backed by a mix and match team of Einar Scheving/dr, Skuli Sverrisson/eb, Porleifur Gaukur Davidsson/g, Birgir Steinn Theodorsson/b, Magnus Trygvason/dr, Sigurour Flosason/bcl and Albert Finnbogason/synth. Her breathy voice is…
Gregoire Maret & Romani Colin: Ennio
Music from famed composer Ennio Morricone is cleverly interpreted by harmonica player Gregoire Maret and pianist Romain Collin. They’ve been together previously with guitarist Bill Frisell, but this one is a treat with the extra spaciousness, with subtle support from…
****THIS IS JAZZ VOCALS 101****RINGER OF THE WEEK****Nat King Cole: Live At The Blue Note Chicago
If you don’t know that Nat “King” Cole is one of the top 3 jazz vocalists of all time, then here’s a great place to get acquainted. By the time of this 1953 collection of concerts from Chicago’s Blue Note,…
Yotam Silberstein: Standards
Guitarist Yotam Silberstein goes both acoustic and electric on this strong post bop album teamed up with vets John Patitucci/b and Billy Hart/dr, with a couple nice cameos by tenor titan George Coleman. Of the latter, Coleman is luscious with…