This is a very exciting modern jazz group consisting of Dave Rempis on alto and tenor saxophones, Anton Hatwich on bass, Tim Daisy on drums and percussion and Frank Rosaly on drums and percussion. They play wide open free jazz with snippets of melody. This isn’t just balls to the wall free jazz though, the [...]
This LP was recorded in 1969 at a live concert taped by public radio Bremen, it features several artists from the roster of the MPS label like Attila Zoller, Albert Mangelsdorff, Hans Rettenbacher, Dave Pike, Mark Murphy, Lee Konitz, Milt Buckner and Jimmy Woods.
1. Glady’s Dance - The Milt Buckner Trio
2. Cute - The Milt [...]
Bassist Arlid Andersen has been a presence on the European jazz scene since the late 1960’s leading his own bands and performing with the likes of Jan Garbarek. Long associated with the ECM label, he pushes against the notion of music on that label having a particular airy and light “sound” with a burning live [...]
With his large physical stature and trademark Flying-V guitar, bluesman Albert King cut an imposing figure who was very influential in rock, blues and soul circles. This album collects King at the height of his powers, recording for Stax Records in the late 1960’s and backed by the incomparable Booker T. and the MG’s. This [...]
It’s often said that there aren’t that many really impressive new recordings being made today in jazz, at least compared to the “golden era” of the music. I generally agree with that statement. It’s likely something to do with the quantity over quality issue - the number of new jazz recordings has exploded over the [...]
One of the things that impressed me the most after hearing pianist Ahmad Jamal’s trio several years ago was the use of dynamics. The group could go from a whisper to a roar, often quiet quickly. It added an element that I often find lacking in many jazz groups both live and on cd.
Creative use [...]
[I love the MIDI orchestral arrangements Scott Hill shares with as at Macjams. They show elegance and a growing command of how to get the most out of software orchestral instruments. I also enjoy his choice of music. In fact, I have begun a long term collaboration with him that might result in an original [...]
I can think of several nominations for this award, but the first one that comes to mind right now is saxophonist & clarinetist Anat Cohen. She has three new records out this year (two under her own name) and I’m really excited by all of them, as they’re all very memorable.
Born in Tel Aviv, and [...]
Lucky Ghost is the brainchild of singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Seth Berkowitz, formerly of Aaron Hill & The Crimson Guard, Conquistador, and Skabba the Hut. Synthesizing influences from ’80’s pop, ’70’s prog and modern indie rock, Lucky Ghost emerges with a crisp sound, laden with hooks, melody, and strong arrangements.
I was listening to sports talk radio the other day, and the topic was how no one really cares about the Stanley Cup Finals. (I’m not here to argue either way on that one) The conversation continued to other sports that don’t get much TV attention, and thus big fan bases here in the US. [...]