DanMichael Reyes, Revive Music Premiere: Henry Conerway III Reinterprets Jimmy Heath Classic “Gingerbread Boy” Off Forthcoming ‘With Pride For Dignity’ Album Detroit-native Henry Conerway III released his debut album With Pride For Dignity today. Backed by pianist Kenny Banks Jr. and bassist Kevin Smith, the forthcoming 8-track album features Conerway’s brilliance as a composer with compelling original material like “Carvin’s Agreement” (named … Read More
Month: September 2018
REVIEW: Jazz Trail Reviews Jeff Siegel’s “London Live”
Filipe Freitas, Jazz Trail Drummer Jeff ‘Siege’ Siegel, a sculptor of rhythm with a tendency to spiritual post-bop and gospel-inflected modalism, showcases London Live, an 8-track album recorded at the Pizza Express Jazz Club on the last night of a 2010 European quartet tour. The band features habitual co-workers Erica Lindsay on tenor saxophone and Francesca … Read More
REVIEW: New York City Jazz Record Reviews Adison Evans’ “Meridian”
Marco Cangiano, New York City Jazz Record After dedicating her first album to her heroes, baritone saxophonist/ bass clarinetist/ flutist Adison Evans turns to her inner self for inspiration. The result is far more cohesive in style and mood. Whether due to the Tuscan countryside where Adison now lives or increased confidence, Meridian reveals a … Read More
REVIEW: New York City Jazz Record Reviews Jonathan Barber’s “Vision Ahead”
Brian Charette, New York City Jazz Record Jonathan Barber is a very gifted young drummer hailing from Hartford, CT who has created quite a stir this year, winning the prestigious “Best Up and Coming Drummer” award from Modern Drummer Magazine. Barber suffered a terrible tragedy in 2016 with the unexpected loss of his brother and … Read More
REVIEW: Charles Pillow’s “Electric Miles” Gets a 4-Star Review from All About Jazz
Mark Corroto, All About Jazz You thought not, but you can put the genie back in the bottle. What we’re talking about is the specter unleashed by Miles Davis with Bitches Brew (Columbia, 1970). Davis’ expanded lineup for BB with ten-plus musicians, including the electric pianos of Joe Zawinul, Chick Corea, and Larry Young, Bennie Maupin playing bass clarinet, a young guitarist John McLaughlin, two bassists, percussion, … Read More