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Scott Kinsey: Luniwaz Live
by Jim Worsley
Fans of Weather Report or the Zawinul Syndicate or for that matter most any of Joe Zawinul's work, will llikely appreciate this album led by keyboardist Scott Kinsey. The Austrian keyboardist Zawinul, along with legendary saxophonist Wayne Shorter, were the founders of Weather Report. Kinsey became a prodigy of Zawinul and has done more than just keep the music alive. First came (We Speak Luniwaz:The Music of Joe Zawinul, Whirlwind Recordings, 2019). That studio album affirmed not only Kinsey's affinity ...
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by Mike Jacobs
Scott Kinsey's connection to the music of Joe Zawinul and Weather Report is undeniable--and hardly new to even casual partakers of the keyboardist's work. As Kinsey explains, the pull was there from the beginning: “Joe was an innovative improviser, composer, and conceptualist but for me, especially so as the first jazz synthesist I had ever encountered. His electric keyboard work was showing us the future, note by note." But even if Kinsey garnered Zawinul comparisons, listeners weren't listening ...
Continue ReadingHadrien Feraud: Rhapsody In Blue
by Mike Jacobs
Prodigies are certainly nothing new but it's still quite unbelievable when a young talent arrives so fully-formed and so poised to build on the work of absolute game-changers in their musical idiom. Such was the case in 2007 when bassist Hadrien Feraud's self-titled debut album hit people's ears. The then 20-year-old Feraud's take on “Rhapsody In Blue" is still a stand-out on the album for its creative re-envisioning of the Gershwin classic and sizzling guest appearance by guitarist Bireli Lagrene.
Continue ReadingJohn McLaughlin, Hadrein Feraud, new releases from Stuart Hamm, Golden Mean and Chris Bieniek
by Len Davis
Happy birthday to Hadrien Feraud with music from Industrial Zen with John McLaughlin plus Hadriens first self-titled release. Bassist Stuart Hammfrom Holdfast, Mohini Dey, and British band Golden Mean. Sicilian guitarist Matteo Mancusco, Australian guitarist Chris Bieniek and keyboard player Peter Fernandez from Incline. Playlist John McLaughlin “For Jaco" from Industrial Zen (Universal) 00:00 Hadrien Feraud “High Jacked" from Hadrien Feraud (Dreyfus) 06:31 John McLaughlin “Dear Dalai Lama" from Industrial Zen (Universal) 12:51 Stuart Hamm “Hold Fast" from ...
Continue ReadingBest Of 2000-2010, Continued...
by Len Davis
Our best of 2000-2010 continues with Hadrien Feraud, Brett Garsed, Terri Lyne Carrington, Bireli Lagrene, Janek Gwizdala, Peter Erskine, Nguyen Le and Michel Benita.Playlist Hadrien Feraud “High Jacked" from Hadrien Feraud (Dreyfus) 00:00 Uncle Moe's Space Ranch “Inspired Weak" from Moe's Town (Tone Centre) 7:05 Brett Garsed “Drowning" from Big Sky (Paranormal) 14:13 Terri Lyne Carrington “Facets Squared" from Structure (ACT) 21:13 Birelli Lagrene “Foreign Affairs" from Electric Side (Dreyfus) 28:14 Janek Gwizdala “Mystery To Me" from Mystery ...
Continue ReadingMelbreeze: I Love Paris
by Jim Worsley
"I Love Paris" declares Melbreeze in song. It “fucking sizzles" she exclaims, adding just a tad of creative expression to the lyrics of Cole Porter. The delightful ambiance of France was the perfect vacation spot (if only in one's mind) to celebrate the unveiling of her tenth—yes, its been that many-- record. Melbreeze has long put the instrumental aspect upfront or on top. Her voice is often heard as another cog in her crafty musical structure. Ah, ...
Continue ReadingGergo Borlai: The Missing Song
by Jim Worsley
The Missing Song has been heralded as a tribute to Gergo Borlai's nine most influential drummers still alive and performing today. This is much more than just listing them and perhaps covering one of their songs. Borlai composed eight of the nine new songs on this album. He plays them all in the manner, or mindset, of each drummer. The thought process, and level of preparation was meticulous for every drummer and every song. The drum kit, cymbals, sticks, pedals, ...
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