Jazz Articles about Aaron Seeber

About Aaron Seeber

Album Review

Ben Paterson: Cookin' in the Couvre

Read "Cookin' in the Couvre" reviewed by Pierre Giroux

by Pierre Giroux
January 11, 2025

Ben Paterson's release Cookin' in the Couve captures the energy and intimacy of a jazz trio in full swing. The album features Paterson on piano, Neal Miner on bass and Aaron Seeber on drums as they deliver hard-swinging blues-infused jazz, balancing technical finesse with soulful expression. The set list is a delightful mix of Paterson originals and some of his favorite blues-heavy standards, each chosen to showcase the trio's cohesion and groove. The session opens with ...

Album Review

Gary Smulyan: Boss Baritones

Read "Boss Baritones" reviewed by David A. Orthmann

by David A. Orthmann
September 16, 2024

The once-popular pairings of such incisive hard-blowing saxophonists as Johnny Griffin with Eddie Lockjaw" Davis and Gene Ammons with Sonny Stitt constitute some of the inspiration behind the making of Boss Baritones. Incorporating material penned by Griffin, Davis, Illinois Jacquet, Don Byas and J.R. Monterose indicates a healthy respect for giants who may no longer be in vogue. We can dwell on the significance of these ties to the past if we like. However, they have little to do with ...

Album Review

Aaron Seeber: First Move

Read "First Move" reviewed by Troy Dostert

by Troy Dostert
September 15, 2022

Given that it is his debut disc, drummer Aaron Seeber's First Move seems aptly titled. The music it offers is anything but an opening gambit, however; even after a cursory listen, it is quickly apparent that Seeber has been at this game for some time. From the top-shelf caliber of his associates, to his unfailing poise behind the kit, not to mention some great instincts for repertoire, Seeber has more than a few moves up his sleeve, and they always ...

Live Review

Jazz Sessions at The Falcon Underground Host: Aaron Seeber

by David A. Orthmann
November 16, 2016

Aaron Seeber The Falcon Underground Jazz Sessions at The Falcon Underground Marlboro, NY November 9, 2016 One of the benefits of jazz fandom is catching a live performance by talented young musicians at a particular phase in their personal and collective development. There's something intriguing about players who are beginning to transcend the training of contemporary jazz conservatories, yet fall short of achieving a mature, highly individualistic form of expression. The kick is ...