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The Brian Landrus Quartet: Traverse

Read "Traverse" reviewed by AAJ Italy Staff

by AAJ Italy Staff
August 3, 2011

Bella band di professionisti quella che ruota intorno al sassofonista baritono Brain Landrus, allievo del noto pianista Michael Cain. Landrus colpisce subito per il suo tono colloquiale, per il fraseggio da tenorista, per la morbidezza del suono e pure, quando necessario, per la fluidità con cui padroneggia l'ingombrante strumento ("Lydian 4"). Ha poco a che fare ...

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The Brian Landrus Quartet: Traverse

Read "Traverse" reviewed by Raul d'Gama Rose

by Raul d'Gama Rose
May 30, 2011

There is a gravitas in the musical intellect of baritone saxophonist/bass clarinetist Brian Landrus that can only come from a wellspring emanating from the depths of a very bluesy soul. His is a singular voice and, as he sings in sensuous, velvet tones, his long magical lines swing and swagger with rhythmic grace. Although his music ...

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The Brian Landrus Quartet: Traverse

Read "Traverse" reviewed by Glenn Astarita

by Glenn Astarita
May 19, 2011

Boasting an extensive résumé as a sideman in addition to his 2010 debut Forward (Cadence Jazz), baritone saxophonist/bass clarinetist Brian Landrus focuses on the mainstream jazz strata on Traverse. Landrus is equally adept as an outside player but delves, on this album, into more conventional persuasions, garnering sympathetic support from his venerable band mates.

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The Brian Landrus Quartet: Traverse

Read "Traverse" reviewed by Wilbert Sostre

by Wilbert Sostre
April 24, 2011

Jazz fans often cite Gerry Mulligan as the most recognized baritone saxophonist in jazz, but for most, the list stops there. Why the baritone saxophone is not a more popular instrument in jazz is uncertain; in the right hands, the instrument has a warmth and tonal beauty unlike any other. Baritone saxophonist Brian ...