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Virginia Mayhew: Phantoms

Read "Phantoms" reviewed by C. Michael Bailey

by C. Michael Bailey
October 9, 2003

Virginia Mayhew's previous recording, No Walls (Foxhaven, 2000) , introduced the saxophonist in a big way to the jazz public. It was her third recording overall, being preceded by Nina Green (Chiaroscuro, 1997) and It's Time for Virginia Mayhew (Philology, 1996). Ms. Mayhew has established herself at the forefront of tenor/soprano saxophonists and composers and rests on the edge of greatness. Her saxophone style is made up of generous portions of Sonny Rollins, Joe Henderson, and Charles Lloyd. She is ...

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Album Review

Virginia Mayhew: Phantoms

Read "Phantoms" reviewed by Dan McClenaghan

by Dan McClenaghan
June 25, 2003

Saxophonist Virginia Mayhew goes with the pianoless quartet on Phantoms, her third CD as a leader--a format that allows the space and freedom for the band to stretch out. They make the most of the opportunity. Without the comping and chording of the piano, each of the four instrumentalists has to contribute to keeping the music alive and vibrant. The biggest drawback to this format is the potential for a lack of texture; but Mayhew's Phantoms has the ...