by Jim Hynes, Glide Magazine Glide Magazine released a list of “The Year’s 20 Best Jazz Album.” The ranks include Lakecia Benjamin’s Pursuance: The Coltranes, Thana Alexa’s ONA, and Charles … Read More
by Sascha Feinstein, JazzIz “..this latest release [is] something of a departure from his bop roots, and a charming one at that. Inspired by his daughter Camille and her prominent … Read More
By Michael J. West, JazzTimes An Overdue Ovation for the man who was Mingus’ resident alto. Read this feature here.
By Jerome Wilson, All About Jazz Alto saxophonist Charles McPherson has a reputation as one of the last true followers of the bebop tradition but this release shows that his … Read More
by John Murph, DownBeat Charles McPherson’s bright, citrusy tone on alto saxophone, alluring lyricism and graceful improvisations are in splendid form on Jazz Dance Suites, an album consolidating originals derived from … Read More
by George W. Harris, Jazz Weekly Charles Mingus alumnus Charles McPherson successfully combines swinging bop with movements for ballet on this fascinating release with a flexible team of Terell Stafford/tp, … Read More
by Jonathan Blackman, Occhi Magazine The symbiotic relationship between music and dance can most assuredly date back to the inception of the two art forms. From folkloric dances to the … Read More
Black Grooves “Distinguished alto saxophonist, composer and bandleader Charles McPherson, known for his bebop and bluesy style and improvisational ingenuity, adds to his plethora of notable works with Jazz Dance Suites. Inspired … Read More
By Frank Griffith, London Jazz News Alto saxophonist Charles McPherson‘s distinctive musical personality is rooted in bebop, bluesiness with a bouncy and vibrant gait. It slithers and weaves – making … Read More
