by Michael Ullman, The Arts Fuse “In his notes to 1966’s Conquistador, Taylor proclaimed: “When you play with authority, then that’s what the music is about, like ooooh baby, and sing … Read More
By Michael Ullman, The Arts Fuse Alto saxophonist (primarily) Dave Pietro begins his new disc with one of his amusing, politically suggestive titles, “Kakistocracy.” He writes in the album notes: … Read More
Michael Ullman, The Arts Fuse Once again, drummer Ralph Peterson pays fine homage to Art Blakey’s tradition of joyous, hard-edged bashing jazz. Ralph Peterson & The Messenger Legacy/ Legacy Alive: … Read More
Michael Ullman, The Arts Fuse The first time I saw saxophonist (and, on this recording, flutist and recorder player) Dave Liebman, he was performing with Miles Davis. It was around … Read More
