Jazz Articles about Cyrus Campbell

About Cyrus Campbell

Album Review

James Emery Neo Trio: Inner Drive

Read "Inner Drive" reviewed by Glenn Astarita

by Glenn Astarita
January 4, 2025

Before forming this trio, James Emery established himself as a prominent figure in the New York jazz scene, notably as a founding member of the acclaimed String Trio of NY. This unique ensemble, blending classical and jazz influences, garnered critical acclaim for its inventive arrangements and dynamic performances. And Inner Drive highlights the virtuosic talents and ingenious interplay of the Neo Trio: Emery on acoustic guitar, Chris Jonas on saxophones and Cyrus Campbell on bass. The album presents a compelling ...

Album Review

James Emery: Inside Outlier

Read "Inside Outlier" reviewed by Glenn Astarita

by Glenn Astarita
March 25, 2024

Emerging in the 1970s, renowned guitarist James Emery quickly became a name to drop in the jazz scene, synonymous with that 'new jazz smell' of innovation. A founding member of the String Trio of New York, his career has been an outstanding potluck of collaborations, bringing to the table dishes seasoned with the genius of Anthony Braxton, Leroy Jenkins, and Roscoe Mitchell. His style? Imagine if Bach had an affair with bebop and raised their lovechild on a strict diet ...