Jazz Articles about David Frazier

About David Frazier

Album Review

Kobe-born, Brooklyn-based trumpeter Takuya Kuroda continues to find his groove and expressive essence on Everyday. Through his inspired amalgamation of jazz, funk, hip-hop and neo-soul, this release exhibits an ability to think beyond the boring and basic, to see what lies ahead. These nine energized but balanced compositions are further heightened by various talented musicians including Corey King, pianist Takahiro Izumikawa, bassist Rashaan Carter, drummer David Frazier and others. With almost 30 years of musical experience, Kuroda knows ...

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Album Review

David Frazier: A Touch of Blues

by Dave Hughes
October 1, 1999

Guitarist David Frazier offersA Touch of Blues, as well as touches of many related genres, in a nicely balanced program of half originals, half covers. Some tunes, such as the opener "Apache" and the Santana/Coster standard "Europa" exhibit the touch of blues, with soulful, yearning guitar explorations. "Blues for Joe (Pass)" is more oriented towards the gospel-flavored, down home traditional blues. Others tend more towards good contemporary jazz. "Metro Groove," as the name suggests, sports a ...