By George Harris, Jazz Weekly The Curtis Brothers Algorithm Vintage hard bop reminiscent of classic Blue Note era Jazz Messengers is on display with brothers Zaccai/p and Luques/b Curti team … Read More
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 … Read More
By: Tom Schnabel, KCRW This week’s music mix ushers in the fall season with songs from France, Lebanon, Jamaica, Estonia, Pakistan, Niger, Brazil, and more. The playlist begins with one of Yves … Read More
Mike Jeffers, Chicago Jazz Bassist Ben Wolfe talks with Mike Jeffers about his new recording “Fatherhood” a self-produced recording that is dedicated to his father’s memory. Ben discusses how the … Read More
By: Jeff Krow, Audiophile Audition 2019 has been a strong year for jazz musicians honoring their fathers. Jim Snidero made a gorgeous CD, titled, Waves of Calm, earlier this Spring on … Read More
By: Steven Miller, Sound in Review Ben Wolfe is a composer and bassist currently on the teaching faculty at The Juilliard School Jazz Division. Wolfe is releasing a ten-track album, … Read More
By: Mal Stanley, ABC.net.au Bass player Ben Wolfe explores what it means to be a dad on his new record. Titled ‘Fatherhood,’ this release of mostly original music is partly a … Read More
J.D.Considine, JazzTimes Strings are the connectors on bassist Ben Wolfe’s Fatherhood. Not heartstrings, mind, but violins, viola, and cello. Wolfe’s father Dan was a violinist, and the bassist credits his … Read More
By: Hrayr Attarian, Chicago Jazz Magazine With the captivating Fatherhood, bassist Ben Wolfe pays homage to his late father, Dan. The nine originals and one standard that comprise the album … Read More
by Glenn Daniels, the Jazz Page Ben Wolfe- Fatherhood Bassist Ben Wolfe delivers a beautiful tribute to fatherhood with his latest. Fatherhood is both a tribute to Wolfe’s father Dan, who … Read More
