REVIEW: The Dave Brubeck Quartet “Time OuTakes” – Shanley on Music

December 11, 2020
REVIEW: The Dave Brubeck Quartet “Time OuTakes” – Shanley on Music

By Mike Shanley, Shanley on Music Dave Brubeck’s Time Out wasn’t the first jazz album to break away from 4/4 time, but it was the album that took the farthest away from “standard” swing – without sacrificing the swing in the process. Its centerpiece, “Take Five” became a hit single and, arguably, one of the best … Read More

JAZZTIMES: Roxy Coss’ ‘Quintet’ Reviewed

September 2, 2019
JAZZTIMES: Roxy Coss’ ‘Quintet’ Reviewed

by Mike Shanley, Jazz Times  A quick perusal of song titles on Roxy Coss’ latest release might give the impression that she has created a concept album, beginning with “Don’t Cross the Coss,” “Mr. President,” “Free to Be,” and closing with “Females Are Strong as Hell.” While the last title is clearly intended to put … Read More