Category: Ringer of the Week

Trumpet-wise, there is a nary a thumb width of difference between the two in terms of rich tone and style. Both are in love with melody and clarity, and while the two have similary vocal deliveries, there is no chance…

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Still going strong at 89, Abdullah Ibrahim continues to grow as a pianist and composer, with a two disc album recorded both directly to tape in concert (one with and one without an audience) with Cleave Guyton Jr/fl-pic and Noah…

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Hammond B3er Mike LeDonne goes to church with the baptized team of Eric Alexander/ts, Peter Bernstein/g, Joe Farnsworth/dr, Daniel Sadownick/perc, guest Vincent Herring/as and the addition of a Sunday morning mooded choir. The entire ensemble boogaloos and the swaying “Put…

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Just to let you know…. Every Sunday morning when I get dressed for church, I put on some Sister Rosetta Tharpe, just to get me in that “feelin’” as they say. One of the pioneers of black gospels of the…

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Well, he’s done a tribute to Jaco Pastorius and Jimi Hendrix, so why shouldn’t add to his impressive catalogue with a salute to the legendary bassist Scot LaFaro. Bromberg focuses on the Bill Evans trio time of LaFaro’s short career,…

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Sometimes, you forget what true artistry sounds like. This three disc set from Resonance Records has three hours of piano majesty delivered by Art Tatum, who essentially defined swing piano. At times sounding like two and even three players at…

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Yes, there are tones of “jazz and strings” albums out there, but this one by trombonist Zach Rich is vastly different. First, it’s not just a musician blowing around the strings, but the quartet of Anton Smirnov/vi, Rachel England/vi, Mathew…

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WOW WOW WOW SHAM WOW. If you have had any doubt that Sonny Rollins is the premier tenor saxist of the past two generations, this three disc set will set you straight. Yes, much of this material  has been available…

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The 1960s band Cream, made up of Eric Clapton, Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker, straddled the high wire of balancing blues, jazz and rock, creating a legion of fans of the latter. Their small catalogue is still in demand, with…

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I’ll be perfectly frank with you- I get so many albums by female vocalists, that at times I feel like I’m at on online dating service, just scrolling through faces and names…NEXT! Then here comes this album by a lady…

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