By Raul Da Gama, Latin Jazz Network Leon Lee Dorsey once enjoyed the company of the celebrated [late] pianist Hilton Ruiz, playing in one of the last ensembles the incomparable pianist brought together. Now, on Freedom Jazz Dance he brings his virtuoso low bass throbbings and gets together with long-time rhythm partner and drummer Mike … Read More
by Dee Dee McNeil, Musical Memoirs Freedom Jazz Dance: “Leon Dorsey’s bass walks with powerful steps and Valera’s piano moans the blues through his steady fingers. Mike Clark colors the music brightly on drums and keeps the pulse crisp and in-the-pocket. This is a recording I will enjoy playing time and time again!” Live From … Read More
By John Chacona “Saudade describes a pensive, melancholic longing, a bittersweet, somewhat diffuse sense of absence. It’s a Brazilian word and a universal emotion that Korean-born pianist Haeun Joo captures effectively on her debut recording ‘We Will Find.’” “Pittsburgh-born bassist Leon Lee Dorsey has had a busy 2021. In January he released “Thank You Mr. Mabern,” … Read More
By Jim Hynes, Making A Scene “Bassist Leon Lee Dorsey and legendary drummer Mike Clark are a tandem that just keeps on chugging, raising curiosity as to who will be the third member to join them on their next outing. Freedom Jazz Dance marks their fourth collaboration, having begun with 2019’s Monk Time (with guitarist Greg Skaff, 2020’s Play Sgt. Pepper (with pianist … Read More
Bassist Leon Lee Dorsey Joins Mike Clark and Manuel Valera on Freedom Jazz Dance due out August 20, 2021 via Jazz Avenue 1 This new release marks the fourth collaboration between bassist Dorsey and drummer Clark on Dorsey’s music label, Jazz Avenue 1 Jazz Avenue 1 is proud to announce the August 20, 2021 release … Read More
