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Alan Ferber: Enneadic Endeavors

by Dan Bilawsky
July 20, 2023

When Alan Ferber was first finding his way as a Californian-turned-New Yorker near the dawn of the new millennium, he didn't know many people on his adopted scene. So logically, he used composing--for nonet, among other configurations--as a means for networking and fostering connections. “I don't like cold calling people; I just like to put projects ...

Geri's Dance - The Geri Allen Songbook, Part 2

by Ludovico Granvassu
June 29, 2021

Welcome to the second part of this week's edition of Mondo Jazz dedicated to the one and only Geri Allen (click here for Part 1), the monumental pianist who would have turned 65 this year, and has left a body of work that will continue to play a fundamental influence on generations of musicians. Her unique ...

Live at Firehouse 12

Label: Sunnyside Records
Released: 2020
Track listing: Pilgrim's Progress; Silly One; Tale of Bricks; Carla's Day; Detroit.

John McNeil's Backbone

by Ben Waltzer
March 8, 2011

Like many trumpeters, John McNeil has a unique brand above his upper lip where flesh meets metal. It looks like a setting sun, and was visible from up close, as he removed his instrument from his mouth, rose steadily from his stool, and grasped the microphone. “This is the part of any jazz ...

One Hundred Dreams Ago

By Ben Waltzer

Label: Fresh Sound Records
Released: 2005
Track listing: Our Rhythm; Smeenus Smiles; Time And I; Hymn And The Blues Up High; U.M.M.G.; Soundcheck Blues; I'm Through With Love; The More I See You; One Hundred Dreams Ago

Ben Waltzer Trio: One Hundred Dreams Ago

by Stephen Latessa
April 14, 2005

Pianist Ben Waltzer is a multimedia force to be reckoned with. In addition to recording and gigging with his trio, Waltzer also finds the time to pen articles for the New York Times and has appeared as the musical director for fashion designer Issac Mizrahi's show on the Oxygen television network. Impressively, with all of these ...

One Hundred Dreams Ago

By Ben Waltzer

Label: Fresh Sound Records
Released: 2004
Track listing: 1 Our Rhythm 5:35 2 Smeenus Smiles 8:52 3 Time and I 6:22 4 Hymn and Blues Up High 7:44 5 U.M.M.G. 9:18 6 Soundcheck Blues 6:34 7 I'm Through With Love 9:15 8 The More I See You 7:01 9 One Hundred Dreams Ago 3:38

Ben Waltzer: One Hundred Dreams Ago

by Celeste Sunderland
October 6, 2004

Sometimes we're just looking to hear a good, fun jazz album. One Hundred Dreams Ago is it. Ben Waltzer on piano, Gerald Cleaver on drums, and Matt Penman on bass all play with a fearless ferocity. But the nine tracks don't sound wild, or untamed, more confidently swinging. There's not a hint of timidity. And there's ...

In Metropolitan Motion

By Ben Waltzer

Label: Blue Moon
Released: 2001
Track listing: 1. El Abandono 2. Crooked Timber 3. La Ville Tentaculaire 4. Par(Nas)se 5. Rumination, prenzlauerberg 6. Kira da Anshi (I) 7. Arbella 8. Bass Line 9. The Blonde Bedouin 10. Rumination, orianenburg str. 11. Kira da Anshi (II) 12. Sooky-Sooky Now 13. Prelude #4 14. Layla