Jazz Articles about David Binney

About David Binney

Album Review

This debut album from one of the West Coast's go-to drummers delivers an empyrean escape while offering a clear look at the impressive inner workings of a beautiful mind in motion. Those who know Dan Schnelle as a sideman will recognize his master musicianship right off the bat as he lays the foundation for this absorbing music, but they'll probably also come to realize that there's far more to the man than his stick work. In crafting a program built ...

Radio & Podcasts

David Binney, Samora Pinderhughes, Heroes Are Gang Leaders, AHL6 & More New Releases

by Ludovico Granvassu
June 1, 2022

David Binney's everywhere! Or so it seems, judging by the amount of recent and upcoming release he's on. We sample three this week, together with the new concept album by Samora Pinderhughes and a few examples of how music and social commentary can bring about awesome albums, in a playlist that is at the East-Coast West-Coast junction.And, by the way, this week we celebrate episode 200! Thanks for your listening and support.Happy listening!PlaylistBen Allison ...

Radio & Podcasts

David Binney, Damien Erskine, James Francies, Per Mathison and Percy Jones

by Len Davis
January 2, 2022

Continuing our look at new releases from 2021. Music from David Binney, Damien Erskine, Gary Meek, Burnt Belief and Percy Jones. Playlist David Binney"Modern Courtesy" from Aerial 2 (Mythology) 00:00 Damien Erskine"Beatrice" from In This Moment (Self Produced) 05:14 James Francies “713" from Purest Form (UMG) 10:18 Gary Meek “Move Out" from Monterey Groove (Autumn Hill) 15:25 David Garfield “Creatchy Stomp" from Stretching' Outside The Box (Creatchy) 20:37 Per Mathisen “Alchimia" from Gladiator (Losen) 25:44 Burnt Belief “Month ...

In Tribute To...

The 55 Bar: Music and Stories

by Ludovico Granvassu
September 27, 2021

All About Jazz celebrates the iconic 55 Bar and the essential role it plays as an establishment where bands are born and sounds shaped over time thanks to its longstanding commitment to jazz. Adored by patrons and musicians since the '80s, the 55 Bar has faced difficult economic challenges during the pandemic and as a result, need our support to continue operations. If you have the means, please make a donation and help 55 Bar reach its financial goal through ...

Live Review

The 2021 Detroit Jazz Festival: Against All Odds, Day 2

by Paul Rauch
September 14, 2021

Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 This is the second of four pieces covering the 2021 Detroit International Jazz Festival. Two weeks before the festival, a decision was made to go to a virtual format due to the surge provided by the Delta variant of Covid-19. Three outdoor stages became three soundstages in the ballrooms of the Renaissance Marriott hotel. All sets were run back to back, with no overlap. This made roaming ...

Radio & Podcasts

David Binney, Daniel Freedman, Greg Spero, David Garfield and Vinnie Colaiuta

by Len Davis
August 8, 2021

New music from David Binney and his latest Aerial 2 , plus Santiago Bosch, Daniel Freedman Shawn Glide and Greg Spero. Playlist David Binney “Coastal" from Aerial 2 (Mythology) 00:00 Daniel Freedman “La Sirene" from La Sirene (GSI) 05:07 Benjamin Croft “Brock" from Far and Distant Things (Ubuntu) 10:08 Gidi Derzy & Friends “Prog Massive" from Zion State of Mind (Self Produced)15:03 David Garfield “Cousin Vinnie" from Stretchin Outside The Box (Creatchy) 19:59 {Greg Spero}} “Careless" from Tiny ...

Album Review

Edward Simon: 25 Years

Read "25 Years" reviewed by Angelo Leonardi

by Angelo Leonardi
March 11, 2021

Al pubblico del jazz non piacciono molto le compilations ma questa del pianista Edward Simon è speciale. I diciassette brani del doppio CD sono stati scelti da lui--come bilancio e riflessione personale nel 25° anno della sua attività da leader--e forniscono una variopinta retrospettiva delle sue tappe musicali. «L'idea mi è venuta l'anno scorso (2019) quando ho compito 50 anni--ha detto al Columbia Daily Tribune--La raccolta è nata da uno spirito di celebrazione e dalla consapevolezza di quante cose siano ...