by Nelson Brill, Boston Concert Reviews Newport 2019 reflected the same openhearted creative force that defined Fred Taylor’s indomitable spirit and love for all music. On Saturday August 3rd, the festival began with a roar, as another local Boston hero – drummer, composer and Berklee College of Music faculty member Ralph Peterson- presented his Messenger Legacy … Read More
by Takehiko Tokiwa, Intoxicate
by Nic Jones, Jazz Journal This programme of post-bop stands out from the crowd for a couple of reasons. Firstly the writing for strings lends the music a depth of character it might otherwise lack, and secondly the soloists have plenty to say and the depth of knowledge to say it eloquently without ever overstating … Read More
by George Harris, Jazz Weekly Vintage bopping sounds are served up by the team of Darrian Douglas/dr, Andrew McGowan/p, Jasen Weaver/b and Steve Lands/tp on this collection of team composed originals that sound like they came from the secret desk drawer of Horace Silver. Lands’ horn is clean on the snappy “Monk Dancing On The … Read More
by Chris Baber, Jazz Views On listing the instruments that Newsome plays, I’m not following the liner notes or press release – but just stating where this master of the avant-garde exploration of the saxophone is currently at. While he is adept at multiphonics and layering of sounds, or tapping and clicking the keys, or … Read More
By SERENA ANTINUCCI, All About Jazz Italia 4 STARS Sembrerebbe quasi che Brandee Younger abbia preferito ripetitive udienze private con la luna, prima di decidere se liberare il suo ultimo lavoro discografico. Forse, in questi dialoghi confidenziali, la luna le avrà svelato i misteri antichi del mondo, della musica, donandole immagini uniche piene di incanto. A queste … Read More
by Scott Yanow, LA Jazz Scene This is the fourth of four Louis Armstrong CDs put out by the Dot time label (www.dottimerecords.com). Unlike the first three, most of the music on Live In Europe has been out before although just released by mostly tiny labels. The great Armstrong is featured with two different versions … Read More
por Guillermo Carrasco Santiago Bosch ataca con su intenso “Galactic warrior” En música, así como en literatura, es cada vez más difícil decir algo nuevo. Se ha escrito y dicho tanto, que es casi indiscutiblemente en los detalles, en la personalidad de cada narrador, en donde residen las diferencias, las sutilezas, los famosos matices. A … Read More
by Richard Kamins, Step Tempest Born in Urbana, Illinois, and raised in Milwaukee, WI, trumpeter Brian Lynch began playing at a young age and apprenticed in the band of pianist Buddy Montgomery. Before moving to New York City from San Diego, CA, in late 1981, Lynch also played with saxophonist Charles McPherson. Once he got to the … Read More
by Jamaal Baptise, Black Grooves Bassist extraordinaire and bandleader Richie Goods’ new release, My Left Hand Man, is a phenomenal tribute album to his mentor, the late and great jazz pianist Mulgrew Miller. Joined by his band, The Goods Project, the album offers a collection of funk and R&B oriented arrangements of Miller’s tunes which, according to … Read More
