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Jack Wilkins: Ridge Lines
by Eric J. Iannelli
" Ridge Lines ," read the album's liner notes, “is Jack's second CD release, following Artwork , which was well received by critics, jazz radio stations, and a few normal people." This is a double loss--for the critics, who secretly crave the acceptance of the public while professing indifference, and the majority of “normal" folks, who are missing out on some fantastic hard bop and swing.Wilkins has assembled a fine ensemble for his second outing, most noteworthy among ...
Continue ReadingCadence Trio: Yatrata
by Dan McClenaghan
Brazilian-born pianist Helio Alves, leader of the Cadence Trio, came to a higher profile working with the late tenor saxophonist Joe Henderson on the Grammy-winning Joe Henderson Big Band (Verve, '98) and in Henderson's Double Rainbow Quartet that featured the songs of Antonio Carlos Jobim. On Yatrata, Alves leads his trio through a set of sambas and fluid Brazilian grooves.A lively rhythm team--Alves joined by drummer Portinho and bassist Itaiguara--the atmosphere is high energy, beefier than you might ...
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