By Jersey Jazz, New Jersey Jazz Society When the Horizons Quartet appeared at Flemington DIY on February 29, 2020, it was billed as “the newest collaboration between young artists — pianist James Collins and saxophonist Dan Wilkins — with veteran bassist Gene Perla and drummer Byron Landham.” The quartet appeared 13 days later at the … Read More
by Joe Lang, Jersey Jazz There is a wealth of jazz talent who make their home base in the area of the Poconos. Someday (Dear head Records – 010) features the SKIP & DAN WILKINS QUARTET with Skip Wilkins on piano, Dan Wilkins on tenor sax, Tony Marino on bass and Bill Goodwin on drums. These cats are frequently seen … Read More
By Joe Lang, Jersey Jazz There is a wealth of jazz talent who make their home base in the area of the Poconos. Someday (Dear head Records – 010) features the SKIP & DAN WILKINS QUARTET with Skip Wilkins on piano, Dan Wilkins on tenor sax, Tony Marino on bass and Bill Goodwin on drums. … Read More
Jersey Jazz When Tadd Dameron’s name is mentioned to jazz fans, most would think of him as a jazz composer and arranger, with some perhaps mentioning his piano playing. Some of his tunes like “If You Could See Me Now” and “Good Bait” have become widely played jazz classics. He did, however write tunes for which he … Read More
