A long time in a galaxy far, far away… There was a jazz label called Blue Note that truly put out “The Finest in Jazz Since 1939.” Every release was a 40 minute treat of some of the most heavenly…
Author: George W. Harris
Kendrick Scott Oracle: Conviction
Best known for his work with Terence Blanchard, drummer Kendrick Scott has quietly built up an impressive catalogue of his own as a leader. This latest one is most intriguing, as it reveals a spiritual journey that seems yet to…
Antonio Adolfo: Finas Misturas
Pianist Antonio Adolfo has a charming touch and delivery, and his selection of songs is as stylish as his choice of fellow musicians on this latest release. He joins together a fragrant and mobile team of Leo Amuedo/elec g, Claudio…
EARTHY 6 STRINGS-Robb Cappelletto Group: !!!, Melvin Taylor: Taylor Made, John Stein: Bing Bang Boom!
Here are a few releases by guitarists who have a glint in the eye for a bit of bluesy rock to still their jazz drink Robb Cappelletto leads a trio with Jon Maharaj/b and Amhed Mitchel/dr on his debut disc and…
Steve Coleman & Five Elements: Functional Arrhythms
Back in the 80s and 90s , there was a burgeoning of artists like Steve Coleman and Greg Osby that were trying to create a new sound and direction for jazz. Haven’t heard from Osby in awhile, but alto saxist…
Lisa Kirchner: Umbrellas in Mint
Singer/songwriter Lisa Kirchner puts out a session with a strong set of musicians here, with Xavier Davis/p, Sherman Irby/sax, Ron Jackson/g, Bill Schimmel/acc, Vincent Archer/b and Willie Jones III/dr. Unlike last year’s Charleston For You, this one has a more…
Ian Carey Quintet +1: Roads & Codes
Ian Carey leads a small band in which he plays trumpet, flugelhorn and handles most of the writing with a lithe a cirrus cloud team of Evan Francis/fl-ts, Kasey Knudsen/as, Adam Shulman/p, Fred Randolph/b and Jon Arkin/dr. The melding of…
Maucha Adnet & Helio Alves: Milagre
Here’san intimate collection of Brazilian tunes by pianist Helio Alves and the husky-toned Maucha Adnet. Adnet has a wonderful catalogue of material, with this one being the most subdued. The selection rarely veers far from the slow and methodical, with…
Mike Oldfield: Tubular Beats
The first thing you need to know about this release by the guy that set “The Exorcist” to music is that this is a release of the Tubular One’s more popular material simply remixed. What does that mean to you?…
Marcelo Fruet & Os Cozinheiros: AION
Accompanied by a team of Nicola Spolidoro (guitar), Leonardo “Brawl” (bass), André Lucciano (drums) and Lúcio Chachamovich (acoustic guitar), Marcelo Fruet and Os Cozinheiros bring together the warmth of Brazilian sounds and rhythms with the angst of modern indie pop.…