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Jean Martin-Kevin Turcotte-Justin Haynes: Get Together Weather
by Glenn Astarita
Dr. Seuss’ “Get Together Weather” is given the once over here by this superb Trio of cutting edge Canadian jazz musicians. Drummer Jean Martin along with Kevin Turcotte (Trumpet) and Justin Haynes (Guitars) also tackle compositions by Rodgers & Hammerstein and Kurt Weill besides well-developed original comps from Martin and Haynes.
The first three tracks from the musical “Oklahoma”: Interlude, Poor Jud Is Dead and The Surrey With the Fringe On Top are atmospheric, melodic and inventively executed. Martin’s aesthetic ...
read moreStefan Bauer: Silent Witness
by Glenn Astarita
Vibraphonist and multi-instrumentalist Stefan Bauer owns an impressive and diverse resume, especially at the educational level. Born in Germany, Bauer has also taken up residency in Canada.
Bauer possesses a smooth touch while displaying compelling doses of lyricism, sure-handed control and technique. Most of all, Bauer flaunts his well-schooled approach and challenges the listener with inventive compositions and rhythmic structures. Bauer dabbles with midi-controllers and programmed percussion; yet, doesn’t abuse digital electronics within the scope of his pieces. This old ...
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