By James Nadal, All About Jazz The most distinguished characteristic of Afro-Caribbean music—as well as its greatest contribution to the jazz idiom—has been the drums. If we take this one … Read More
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5 Stars from All About Jazz for Dave Liebman Big Band: A Tribute to Wayne Shorter
By JACK BOWERS, All About Jazz In a career spanning almost half a century, soprano saxophonist Dave Liebman has appeared on more than five hundred recordings including seventy as leader … Read More
All About Jazz Review of ‘Progress Report’, Dave Neves
By DAN MCCLENAGHAN, All About Jazz 4 Stars! At twenty-five years of age, Boston-based trumpeter David Neves can’t be expected to boast a big recorded with/played with resume. But he … Read More
Mehmet Sanlikol: ‘What’s Next’ Review on All About Jazz
By JACK BOWERS, All About Jazz 4 Stars! After listing the personnel (which varies on every track) for Turkish-born composer Mehmet Ali Sanlikol’s new CD, What’s Next?, there’s scarcely room … Read More