Marco Cangiano, New York City Jazz Record Following his successful 2014 solo piano debut, Sam Javitch has joined forces with bassist Adrian Moring, drummer Matt Niedbalski and saxophonist Rich Perry to produce a well-balanced CD. The inclusion of the latter, known to jazz aficionados but underrated for larger audiences, is confirmation of Javitch’s excellent taste. … Read More
Jon Garelick, Jazziz Among the signature legacies of hard-bop is its tunefulness – even casual fans can hum a riff or two from “Walkin’” or “Moanin’” or “Blues March”. pianist Sam Javitch’s second album People and Places reminds listeners that hooky songwriting is still a rare commodity in jazz, not only among avant-garde experimenters but … Read More
Dave Rogers, WTJU Geof Bradfield – Yes, and…Music for Nine Improvisors (Delmark): Educator/composer/sax player Geof Bradfield is based in Chicago and currently has seven discs as a leader. He composed all of the songs on this disc. The players are Geof Bradfield (tenor, soprano saxophone, bass clarinet), Greg Ward (alto sax), Anna Webber(flute, bass flute, tenor sax), … Read More
D. Oscar Groomes, O’s Place O’s Notes: New York based pianist and composer Sam Javitch leads a Trio+1 including Adrian Moring on bass and Matt Niedbaski on drums. They start with a bluesy, bebop take on “The Pitch To Rich” featuring Rich Perry, their guest saxophonist. Perry makes his presence known here and across all seven … Read More
George Harris, Jazz Weekly The beefy and muscular tenor sax of Rich Perry is featured on pianist Sam Javitch’s album along with Adrian Moring/b and Matt Niedbalski/dr. The team is quite nimble and dexterous as it works around tricky pieces like “The Pitch to Rich” with ease and aplomb. Javitch gives a gospel touch to … Read More
Dee Dee McNeil, Musical Memoirs Adi Meyerson – Where We Stand This is the premiere album release for Adi Meyerson, composer and bassist. She has composed all of the music, a labor of love for the past five years, that reflects her life in New York City and celebrates the legacy of her father who … Read More
David Izen, UK Vibe Sam Javitch is a New York City based jazz pianist and composer who has been performing jazz since age 11. Sam regularly performs with various ensembles in and around New York City. He has studied with Mulgrew Miller, Garry Dial, James Weidman, Harold Mabern, Cecil Bridgewater, Russ Lossing, Andy Milne, Gerald … Read More
Ron Schepper, Textura In paying tribute to mentors and friends, People and Places is very much about key figures in Sam Javitch’s life and the appreciation he feels for the difference they’ve made. Among those honoured by the NYC-based Javitch on his follow-up to 2014’s solo piano set Train to Nowhere are pianists Mulgrew Miller and James Weidman, tenor … Read More
Chris Spector, Midwest Record A tyro that took the time to study with the best rather than be a know it all serves up a Zen informed piano jazz date that swings as mightily as all the past great records in the genre. The kind of date you’ll keep coming back to as the vibe … Read More
