One of the most impressive pianists in the Bill Evans inspired realm is Lynne Arriale, putting together another strong trio album with Alon Near/b and Lukasz Zyta/dr on this collection of originals. She’s kinetic and clever on “Curiosity” and modal…
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EARTH TONES…Sean Riley & The Water: Stone Cold Hands, Tim Easton: Find Your Way
Blues in blue jeans Sean Riley brings his earthy voice and guitar to a mix and match team of Dean Zucchero/b, Mike Barras/dr, Phil Breen/dr, Bruce Barns and various guests on a collection of bluesy originals. He’s folkish on the…
OLD SCHOOL SOUL…Doris Troy: Another Look, The Stylistics: Love Is Back In Style
Class never goes out of style… Doris Troy had a big hit in 1963 with “Just One Look”, with this album a mix of recordings from 1976–20. She sounds a bit like Freda Payne or Maxine Nightingale with upbeat disco…
OLD SCHOOL SOUL…Doris Troy: Another Look, The Stylistics: Love Is Back In Style
Class never goes out of style… Doris Troy had a big hit in 1963 with “Just One Look”, with this album a mix of recordings from 1976–20. She sounds a bit like Freda Payne or Maxine Nightingale with upbeat disco…
Omar Sosa: Omar Sosa’s 88 Well –Tuned Drums
Omar Sosa stretches out from his usual mix of West African moods with a soundtrack that includes brass and earthy vocalists. There’s a rich mix of African tribal moods and trombone on the salsad “Cha Cha du Nord”, with a…
Bill Frisell: Orchestras
Always known for his guitar textures and tones, Bill Frisell searches out new lands on this album that has his team of bassist Thomas Morgan and drummer Rudy Royston supported by either the 11 member Umbria Jazz Orchestra or the…
Tu-NER@The Baked Potato 04.11.24
While it is true that King Crimson has officially ended its reign, the ripple effect of Robert Fripp has been heard and felt most successfully by two bands created by touch guitarist Mark Reuter and Crimson alumnus drummer Pat Mastelotto.…
Mac Gollehon & The Hispanic Mechanics: Bite of The Street
With a bright and sharp tone, trumpeter Mac Gollehon puts out an album that is kind of what Miles Davis might have released during his Jack Johnson period if he were Latino. The team of Gollehon also playing keys along…
VINYL REVIVAL…Fania All Stars; Latin-Soul-Rock
Believe it or not, at one time Latin Jazz could fill up Yankee stadium. Yep, back in 1973, the Fania All Stars, consisting of Johnny Pacheco/perc, Willie Colon/tb, Ray Barretto/cong and Bobby Valentin/b p ut together an all star band…
Barrelhouse Wailers: Never Look Back
There are certain bands that sound like someone wrote on the wall, “for a good time, call…” and the hot jazz band Barrelhouse Wailers is one of those, which is what we all need more of. Vocalist Karen Parkhouse has…