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Album Review

Pony Boy All-Star Big Band: This Is Now

Read "This Is Now" reviewed by Jack Bowers

by Jack Bowers

This Is Now is a venturous and engaging concert date by the Pony Boy All-Star Big Band, taped in May 2024 at Boxley's jazz club in North Bend, Washington. Pony Boy refers to the band's label, Pony Boy Records, while the term All-Star is, as always, in the eye (and ear) of the beholder. Clearly, there are some stars in this firmament, not least of which is drummer and music director Greg Williamson. Trumpeter Jay Thomas has long been a ...

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Dave Rivello Ensemble: Facing the Mirror

Read "Facing the Mirror" reviewed by AAJ Italy Staff

by AAJ Italy Staff

Deve essere stato frustrante per Rivello incidere questo splendido CD nel 2002 e vederlo pubblicato solo sette anni dopo. Da parte del recensore, è triste constatare l'asfissia di un mercato discografico che del jazz accetta a braccia aperte solo bop ed hard-bop. Ma ci sono casi in cui la forza delle idee vince sul conformismo ed ecco quindi all'opera uno straordinario compositore/arrangiatore, allievo di Bob Brookmeyer. Rivello eccelle nel rinnovare con autonomia la lezione del suo mentore, Gil Evans e ...

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