Home » Jazz Articles » Yotam Silberstein

Jazz Articles about Yotam Silberstein

2
Play This!

Yotam Silberstein: Never Let Me Go

Read "Yotam Silberstein: Never Let Me Go" reviewed by John Chacona


In his heyday, tenor saxophonist George Coleman bulled through the changes with the single-minded muscularity of heavyweight boxer Joe Frazier bearing down on an opponent. When Big George was on, the changes didn't stand a chance. He's slowed down a bit, but like many distinguished predecessors, what Coleman has lost--or abandoned--at racehorse tempos is more than compensated by the grandeur of his playing on ballads. “Never Let Me Go" seems to be a favorite of his, and guitarist ...

31
Album Review

Alex Weitz: Rule of Thirds

Read "Rule of Thirds" reviewed by Jack Bowers


Tenor saxophonist Alex Weitz's third album, Rule of Thirds, is a quartet date with guests--on seven of its nine tracks. In addition to playing tenor, Weitz wrote all but one of those numbers, Cole Porter's seductive “Love for Sale." Like many saxophonists these days, Weitz has excellent technique, which means he plays a lot of notes, and does that quite well. To his credit, he doesn't lean exclusively on that aspect of his talent, slowing the pace on several numbers ...

7
Album Review

Yotam Silberstein: Universos

Read "Universos" reviewed by Fiona Ord-Shrimpton


Universos is a trio album featuring Yotam Silberstein on guitar, accordionist and pianist Vitor Goncalves, with drummer Daniel Dor, plus special guests. It is a balance of Silberstein co-ordinating joyful Latin wellbeing and moderated contentment, an acknowledgment of the wonderful and exalted beings and moments that make him, and us, grateful to be alive. Never boring, Universos is accessible, erudite and easy-going and a great album to support good vibes during festivities of all kinds. As mood makers go, Universos ...

3
Radio & Podcasts

Guitars To The Forefront

Read "Guitars To The Forefront" reviewed by Bob Osborne


A show with guitars at the forefront. A selection of great and varied releases celebrating the guitar in modern jazz, with fascinating new music from around the world.Playlist Show Intro 00:00 So Long Seven “Mazimhaka" from Only Elephants Know Her Name (So Long Seven Records) 00:39 Gastón de la Cruz “Aldebarán" from Constelaciones (DISCOS ICM) 05:25 Steve Knight “Suspects" from Persistance (Self Released) 13:05 Yotam Silberstein “Brooklyn Frevo" from Universos (Jazz&People) 17:43 Federico Calcagno, Javier Subatin, Francesca Remigi ...

6
Album Review

Melbreeze: I Love Paris

Read "I Love Paris" reviewed by Jim Worsley


"I Love Paris" declares Melbreeze in song. It “fucking sizzles" she exclaims, adding just a tad of creative expression to the lyrics of Cole Porter. The delightful ambiance of France was the perfect vacation spot (if only in one's mind) to celebrate the unveiling of her tenth—yes, its been that many-- record. Melbreeze has long put the instrumental aspect upfront or on top. Her voice is often heard as another cog in her crafty musical structure. Ah, ...

8
Album Review

Charles McPherson: Jazz Dance Suites

Read "Jazz Dance Suites" reviewed by Jerome Wilson


Alto saxophonist Charles McPherson has a reputation as one of the last true followers of the bebop tradition but this release shows that his talents stretch beyond that. The music consists of scores he wrote for the San Diego Ballet where his daughter Camille is a solo dancer. It encompasses two full suites and an excerpt from another. “Song Of Songs" is a set of compositions based on impressions about love drawn from the Song Of Solomon. The ...

7
Album Review

Yotam Silberstein: Future Memories

Read "Future Memories" reviewed by Friedrich Kunzmann


If 2016's The Village (jazz&people) qualified as a step outside of Yotam Silberstein 's comfort zone, Future Memories may as well be considered a giant leap. The New York-based guitarist has evidently arrived at a point in his career where he feels free to play and compose as he pleases, and makes his confidence known to his sidemen so that they can smoothly follow suit. With veteran bassist John Patitucci and drummer Daniel Dor keeping a breezy rhythmic foundation, Silberstein's ...


Engage

Contest Giveaways
Enter our latest contest giveaway sponsored by Musicians Performance Trust Fund
Polls & Surveys
Vote for your favorite musicians and participate in our brief surveys.

Get more of a good thing!

Our weekly newsletter highlights our top stories, our special offers, and upcoming jazz events near you.