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Joey Stuckey: Mixture
by Edward Blanco
Offering a dynamic repertoire of rich melodic tunes from the light portion of the jazz spectrum, Mixture is a gem of smooth-styled jazz that sparkles all over. The first full-length jazz album from award-winning guitarist Joey Stuckey, an educator, radio and TV personality, among other things, the album presents a versatile set of primarily warm tunes with a touch of bop and pep. Stuckey's style has been compared to that of Jeff Beck, but with a slight southern approach.
read moreSammy Figueroa & His Latin Jazz Explosion: Urban Nature
by Edward Blanco
Urban Nature blends elements of modern jazz fusion with percussive Latin jazz rhythms in a highly charged session from master percussionist Sammy Figueroa and his Latin Jazz Explosion. The two previous recordings with this very same group, The Magician (Savant, 2007) and And Sammy Walked In (Savant, 2005), both garnished Grammy nominations for the Best Latin Jazz Album, and this follow-up sizzler deserves no less consideration. The Bronx-born bomber of percussion has long been a leading voice in the world ...
read moreSteve Lacy: 10 Of Dukes + 6 Originals
by Jay Collins
Soprano saxophonist Steve Lacy has been following his own path for well over fifty years, initially as a traditional jazz musician (drawing upon his chief inspiration, Sidney Bechet), but ultimately becoming comfortable with a more modern approach due to stints with both Cecil Taylor and Thelonious Monk. His personal instrumental and compositional style continue to confirm his legendary status, whether performing with his own groups, with others, or as a solo performer. Ten of Dukes + Six Originals, another addition ...
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