Jazz Articles about Hadley Caliman

Hadley Caliman: Straight Ahead

by John Barron
January 28, 2010

Seattle-based saxophonist Hadley Caliman returns to the recording studio with his working band for Straight Ahead, the follow-up to his superb Gratitude (Origin, 2008). Aided by trumpeter/producer Thomas Marriott, pianist Eric Verlinde, bassist Phil Sparks and drummer Matt Jorgensen, the 78-year old Caliman charges head-on through a set of standards, jazz classics and original gems. The disc opens with the listener-friendly “Cigar Eddie," an old school boogaloo--Caliman wrote the tune in the 1960s while living in Los Angeles--with ...

Hadley Caliman: Gratitude

by John Barron
May 14, 2008

Legendary west coast saxophonist Hadley Caliman made his mark by touring and recording with the likes of Freddie Hubbard, Joe Henderson, Bobby Hutcherson and Santana. For Gratitude, his first recording as a leader in three decades, Caliman is joined by vibraphonist Joe Locke, bassist Phil Sparks, drummer Joe LaBarbera and trumpeter Thomas Marriott, who also produced the recording.

The disc opens with Marriott's “Back For More," a 6/8 minor blues. The simplistic, captivating theme and energetic groove sets the stage ...