by Robert Rusch, Cadence Magazine B.J. JANSEN [bari] presents a bop date that goes down smoothly on COMMON GROUND [Ronin Jazz 20170501]. This sextet [Delfeayo Marsalis-tbn, Duane Eubanks-tpt. Ralph Peterson-drm, Dezron Douglas-b, Zaccai Curtis-p] recording moves along nicely [8/9&10/16]. The compositions [9 tunes plus 3 alternate takes – 64:42] are mostly Jansen originals and the … Read More
Robert Rusch, Cadence Matt Ulery [b/tu] has produced a rather interesting release in, Loom/ Large. All the music [73:11] here was composed and arranged by Ulery with the exception of “The Peacocks”, an excellent arrangement of and take [8:38] on the Rowles’ standard. Ulery’s writing and arranging is multi-faceted and mixes a classical and jazz … Read More
by Robert Rusch, Cadence If you have a fondness for standards (and who doesn’t?) latch onto GIANNI BIANCHINI’s, TYPE 1 [GB no number]. This is as fresh an approach to 12 mostly well worn standards [73:36] as I’ve heard in some time. Bianchini’s piano and occasional vocals are joined by Brandon Guerra [drm], Richard Mikel … Read More
Robert Rusch, Cadence Magazine Trumpeter Shunzo Ohno, who has been part of the scene for almost 50 years, has a new CD out called “Renew”. This project is a dedication to communities having to renew from natural disasters. Eight Ohno originals and one by Buster Williams make up the nine track total [59:46]. Ohno is … Read More
