by Dan McClenaghan, All About Jazz “This nod to Chicago—where Larson gained the confidence to become the artist he was meant to be—is the first of three planned trio outings to be released over an eighteen-month period, each with a different bass and drum line-up. An ambitious plan. With Love, From Chicago is a terrific … Read More
by Dan McClenaghan, All About Jazz Chad McCullough’s Forward finds the Chicago-based trumpeter in his familiar horn-and-rhythm-section format. This set brings McCullough’s customary artistic focus into crystal clarity. Read the full article here.
By Dan McClenaghan, All About Jazz Since his excellent recording debut under his own name, 2009’s Dark Wood, Dark Water (Origin Records), trumpeter Chad McCullough has co-led a handful of forward-leaning discs with Belgian pianist Bram Weijtersand one with Slovakian pianist Michal Vanoucek, in addition his work as sideman and his contributions to a few … Read More
By Dan McClenaghan, All About Jazz Champian Fulton was introduced to alto saxophonist Charlie Parker during her stay in the womb. The New York-based pianist/vocalist’s father, Stephen Fulton held a high opinion (“The most beautiful music that ever was”) of Charlie Parker With Strings (Verve, 1950), so he made a cassette tape of the recording … Read More
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 can boast a first rate education—Berklee and the New England Conservatory. And with his Progress Report, a marvelous debut as leader, Neves blows way beyond … Read More
