Jazz Articles

Ed Polcer - Jim Galloway Big Five: At The Ball

by Mike Neely
July 1, 2001

Ed Polcer is a consistently creative cornetist who has a knack for putting together first- rate bands. His playing and generous spirit are part of what makes At the Ball such an appealing recording.

Polcer is joined on the marquee by Scotland born soprano saxophonist Jim Galloway as the Ed Polcer - Jim Galloway Big Five. Both Polcer and Galloway are well known pros in the dixie/swing world. Both also compliment each other musically, demonstrating a fine, vigorous rapport throughout. ...

Cynthia Sayer: String Swing

by Dave Nathan
April 1, 2001

Taking up the instrument at the age of 13, Cynthia Sayer is now a top jazz banjo player in jazz rivalling Bela Fleck. Combining her banjo with a straight forward and sometimes rough and ready singing style, Sayer has parlayed this favorable marriage of skills into a very successful career, having performed with many top flight jazz artists, appearing live at many venues - - including the White House - - and working on the sound tracks of films like ...