Pianist Aaron Deihl brings his working trio of David Wong/b and Aaron Kimmel/dr to create a chamber orchestra rendition of Mary Lou Williams’ classic Zodiac Suite. The trio is joined by the orchestra named The Knights, directed by Eric and…
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THE GREATEST CONCERT EVER? Charlie Parker/Dizzy Gillespie/Bud Powell/Charles Mingus/Max Roach: Hot House-The Complete Jazz at Massey Hall Recordings
When this album was originally released, the May 15, 1953 was called “The Greatest Jazz Concert Ever” because of the all star lineup. On paper, it really was a dream to have the progenitors of bebop together one last time,…
****RINGER OF THE WEEK****Madre Vaca: Knights of the Round Table
Hey, you gotta take n otice of a jazz album if the music is a concept album about the Knights of the Round Table. I mean, come on!! The music is cleverly composed by Benjamin Shorstein, peformed by Jarrett Carter,…
****RINGER OF THE WEEK****FOXY! Jimi Hendrix Experience: Hollywood Bowl, August 18, 1967
One must give thanks to the Experience Hendrix LLC for doing a yeoman’s work of putting the Jimi Hendrix catalogue in repair after years of mis-use. Not only have the respectfully reissued the classic albums, but they’ve put out some…
****RINGERS OF THE WEEK****IT DOESN”T GET BETTER THAN THIS…Bill Evans: Tales-Live In Copenhagen (1964), Les McCann: Never A Dull Moment-Live From Coast to Coast (196601967), Wes Montgomery/Wynton Kelly Trio: Maximum Swimg-The Unissued 1965 Half Note Recordings
Has a star been put on Hollywood Boulevard yet for Zev Feldman? Three discoveries by the detective/producer have resulted in essential “historic” recordings by some of the most important names in jazz, all caught at the peak of there game.…
*****RINGER OF THE WEEK: Ron Blake: Mistaken Identity
Before he became a professor at Julliard, saxist Ron Blake toured around with Roy Haynes and Christian McBride bands, as well as leading his own quartets. His releases has been few and far between, although he does still tour with…
****RINGER OF THE WEEK****Chris Botti: Volume 1
Trumpeter Chris Botti returns to his first love, mellow mainstream jazz, on this surprisingly satisfying session. He brought in the best of the best for support, including Joshua Bell/vi, Taylor Eigsti/p, Gilad Hekselman/g and Vinnie Colaiuta/dr for mix of open…
****RINGER OF THE WEEK****Mitch Woods: Friends Along The Way
Mitch Woods must have a full iphone (or Rolodex, for the Old School crowd), as he invites just about everyone you’d want to invite to sit in for cozy duets and trios on this informal m ix of the blues.…
****RINGER OF THE WEEK****MILES’ SOUND TRACK BAND IN CONCERT****Miles Davis Quintet: In Concert at the Olympia Paris 1957
Most jazz fans know that during his early peak years, Miles Davis went to Paris to record a soundtrack for the French film noir Acenseur Pour L’echafaud with the local team of Pierre Michelot/b, Rene Urtreger/p, Barney Wilen/ts and ex-pat…
****RINGER OF THE WEEK****Diego Figueiredo: My World
One of my favorite contemporary guitarists, Diego Figueredo shows all of his strengths in this mix of solos, duets and small group swing from a Brazilian flavor, teamed with Nilson Matta/b, Duduka Da Fonseca/dr, Helio Alves/p, Nicholas Payton/tp and Ken…