Jazz Articles about Chris Minh Doky

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Radio & Podcasts

Chris Minh Doky, Teymur Phell, Mike Stern, Lyle Workman,Stickmen

by Len Davis
September 5, 2021

Rare music from Chris Minh Doky Live, plus Mike Stern and Teymur Phell. We finish with some progressive rock from Robin & The Woods, Lyle Workman and Stick Men. Playlist Chris Minh Doky “Certified" from The Board Tapes -Live (Red Dot ) 00:00 Teymur Phell “Sweet Sweep" from Master Volume (Self Produced) 08:14 Mike Stern “OCD" from All Over The Place (Heads Up) 16:48 Robin & The Woods “Moonfall" from Moonfall (Bramar) 25:06 Lyle Workman “North Star" from ...

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Album Review

Bill Evans: Touch

Read "Touch" reviewed by Paula Edelstein

by Paula Edelstein
June 1, 1999

Touch, produced by veteran saxophonist-composer Bill Evans for his debut on Zebra Records is one of compositional integrity that continues to explore the melodic themes of his previous release, Starfish & The Moon. His 11th as a leader, Touch exemplifies the personality and depth of Bill Evans’ musicianship on tunes ranging from smooth to straight ahead, charged with soaring soprano and robust tenor solos. The serenely lyrical “In Your Heart” imprints his smooth sax deep within the soul, ...

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Album Review

Bill Evans: Touch

by Ed Kopp
June 1, 1999

Whenever I hear a soprano saxophone played over a pre-programmed beat my attention inevitably wavers, even if the music it is somewhat challenging. I call this condition the Kenny G Syndrome.While listening to Touch I really had to fight through the Kenny G Syndrome on a couple of tracks, but in time I warmed up to most of these 11 tunes.To be fair, Bill Evans is no Kenny G. He's a veteran solo artist with a ...