Jazz Articles about Andrew Cyrille

Aruán Ortiz with Andrew Cyrille & Mauricio Herrera: Inside Rhythmic Falls

by John Sharpe
May 18, 2020

Cuban pianist Aruan Ortiz' fifth release for the Swiss Intakt label sits midway between his solo Cub(an)ism (2017) and dates by his Trio such as Live In Zurich (2018). In spite of the title, while there is a greater rhythmic impulse than on the unaccompanied session, the interaction largely pulls back from the intoxicating momentum of the latter. The presence of veteran master drummer Andrew Cyrille guarantees a certain degree of metrical adventure. But even with the addition of fellow ...

Give the Drummer (More Than) Some! Part 3

by Ludovico Granvassu
May 6, 2020

More music featuring projects lead by drummers. Drums for civil rights, solos and duos, and poetry drumming. Happy listening! PlaylistBen Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 Terri Lyne Carrington “If Not Now (feat. Maimouna Youssef)" Waiting Game (Motema) 0:16 Host talks 5:42 Max Roach “Driva' Man" We Insist! (Candid) 6:49 Bill Bruford “The Drum Also Waltzes" Master Strokes 1978-1985 (EG) 12:01 Andrew Cyrille “A Tribute To Bu (Take 1)" Good to ...

Aruán Ortiz: Inside Rhythmic Falls

by Giuseppe Segala
March 23, 2020

Affacciata sul mare dei Caraibi, Santiago de Cuba fa sentinella alle province orientali dell'isola, di cui è capoluogo. Quell'area, appunto chiamata Oriente, che serba un profondo aroma di Africa e nel contempo è teatro del sincretismo culturale con gli altri continenti: la formidabile mescolanza di umori e colori, di ritmi e movenze che hanno reso unico il teatro caraibico. Antica capitale di Cuba, Santiago conta oggi quasi mezzo milione di abitanti, di cui il 33 per cento neri e il ...

Aruán Ortiz with Andrew Cyrille and Mauricio Herrera: Inside Rhythmic Falls

by Karl Ackermann
March 17, 2020

Cuban-born pianist and composer Aruán Ortiz is constantly evolving, experimenting and injecting new elements into his craft. Inside Rhythmic Falls is his third trio album, each with impressive but different lineups. His previous trio release, Live In Zürich (Intakt Records, 2018), with bassist Brad Jones and Chicago Underground mainstay Chad Taylor on drums and mbira, saw Ortiz mixing his original compositions with the likes of Ornette Coleman and Chopin. Inside Rhythmic Falls takes yet another turn. Drummer Andrew ...

Vision Festival 2019

by Luciano Rossetti
August 21, 2019

New York's 24th Annual Vision Festival

by Frank Rubolino
June 27, 2019

Although Europe has a plethora of creative improvised music festivals throughout the year, drawing on a large audience base of appreciative fans, one festival in the USA stands out as the beacon of hope and encouragement for this music in its native land. Now in its 24th year, New York's Vision Festival, presented by Arts for Art, is a rarity on this side of the Atlantic in its scope and artistry. The superstars of the music are honored and respected ...

Celebrating Andrew Cyrille at the 2019 Vision Festival

by Dave Kaufman
June 22, 2019

The 2019 jazz festival “high holy" season opened with the sounds of the 24th Vision Festival, the longest running jazz festival in New York City. The festival is dedicated to free jazz and improvised music, but it is an expansive celebration of art in its many guises. Dance performances, poetry and visual art forms are an essential facet of the experience. Arts for Arts, the organization that puts on the Vision Festival is also committed to building, sustaining and promoting ...