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Caelan Cardello: Chapter One
by Pierre Giroux
Caelan Cardello's debut release, Chapter One, marks the emergence of a pianist and composer with a clear sense of purpose. Supporting Cardello on this journey are bassist Jonathon Muir-Cotton, drummer Domo Branch, and guest tenor saxophonist Chris Lewis; they draw deeply from the well of jazz tradition while shaping a distinctly modern voice. Cardello's program combines eight originals with select pieces from Cole Porter, Harold Mabern, and Cedar Walton, establishing a strong foundation in both heritage and innovation. ...
Continue ReadingCaelan Cardello, Chris Potter, YUCHTET, Azymuth and more
by Andy Crowther
Stunning forthcoming music from young pianist Caelan Cardello, a 16 minute live version of “500 Miles High" from Chris Potter and gang, Azymuth covering their own classic plus more Brazilian legends in the mix. Playlist YUCHTET “Song Of Hope" from Earworm (Future Imperfect) 00:00 Sam Dillon “Softly As In A Morning Sunrise" from My Ideal (Cellar Live) 08:26 Jimmy Greene “Praises" from As We Are Now (Greene Music Works) 16:23 Joe Farnsworth “Prime Time" from The Big Room ...
Continue ReadingYu Nishiyama Big Band: A Lotus In The Mud
by Angelo Leonardi
Una giovane e talentuosa bandleader aggiorna la tradizione delle grandi orchestratrici del Sol Levante, da Toshiko Akiyoshi a Miho Hazama. La musica presente nel debutto di Yu Nishiyama va oltre un puntuale modern mainstream per big band ma colpisce per la fantasiosa scrittura, caratterizzata da percorsi ricchi di svolte, tra aristocratici contrasti timbrici, poderosi ensemble e trascinanti interventi solisti. Una visione orchestrale matura, ricca di tensione e dalla bella carica spettacolare. Trasferitasi da Yokohama negli Stati Uniti ...
Continue ReadingMeet Pianist Caelan Cardello
by Sanford Josephson
On November 16, 2019, the Giants of Jazz concert at the South Orange Performing Arts Center honored the late pianist and educator Harold Mabern, who died two months earlier on September 17. The majority of performers that night were recognizable jazz veterans, but there were also some memorable performances by young upcoming artists. One of those was pianist {Caelan Cardello}, a sophomore at William Paterson University, who played with a WPU quartet that performed Mabern's “Edward Lee." Cardello will be ...
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