Jazz Articles about Larry Karush

Larry Karush: Art of the Improviser

by C. Michael Bailey
January 1, 1999

Naxos Jazz—Again and Again. Naxos Jazz releases improve with each wave hitting the market's shore. The music released ranges from middle-of-the-road mainstream (Gordon Brisker Quintet— The Gift [86001]) to the avant-garde (Niko Schäuble— On the Other Hand [86011]). Naxos Jazz has released discs devoted to Jazz giants (James Zollar— Soaring with Bird [86008] and Bill Cunliffe— Bill Plays Bud [86024]) and contemporary big band music (UMO Jazz Orchestra— UMO Jazz Orchestra [86010] and Tolvan Big Band— Tolvan Big Band [86025]). ...