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Album Review

Larry Goldings & John Sneider: Chinwag

Read "Chinwag" reviewed by Glenn Astarita

by Glenn Astarita
May 23, 2024

Titled Chinwag (a long and pleasant conversation between friends), this album is more than just a musical tête-à-tête; it is a melodic rendezvous between two old pals, keyboardist Larry Goldings and trumpeter John Sneider. These guys go way back--think of the '90s New York music scene, club-hopping at Augie's and the Village Gate, soaking up bebop and electronic vibes like seasoned connoisseurs. Goldings, the keyboard maestro now stationed in sunny LA, brings a kaleidoscope of styles to the ...

Liner Notes

Larry Goldings & John Sneider: Chinwag

by Leo Sidran
January 9, 2024

A 30 year long friendship between musicians is not necessary to make intimate, creative music together, but it certainly doesn't hurt. Chinwag, the first duo record by pianist Larry Goldings and trumpeter John Sneider, is just such a project; a debut three decades in the making. It might seem like a simple undertaking--a small format album of piano and trumpet--but under the hood there is a lot more going on than meets the eyes (or ears). Chinwag, which ...

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Album Review

Johnny "Bowtie" Barstow: A Bowtie Christmas and More

Read "A Bowtie Christmas and More" reviewed by John Kelman

by John Kelman
December 11, 2005

Every now and then an artist emerges whose vision is so unique that it creates an entirely new musical paradigm. Stretching the realm of technique by introducing harmonic or rhythmic contexts far removed from the norm, they're often unappreciated in their time, but the passage of years can ultimately bring recognition for their genius. Ornette Coleman was one such artist. Now we have singer Johnny Bowtie Barstow. <br /><br />Keyboardist {{m: Larry Goldings, known for his work with John Scofield ...