Jazz Articles about Jeremy Udden

Jeremy Udden: Torchsongs

by Terrell Kent Holmes
August 10, 2006

Saxophonist Jeremy Udden brought his sextet to Cornelia Street Café recently in support of his debut disc, Torchsongs, comprised mostly of his originals that blend straight-ahead themes laced with jazz/rock influences. Udden displayed a soft yet sure touch on alto (he plays soprano on the disc, too, but didn't pick up the second horn at the show), and his originals provided solid melodic opportunities for the band members to build on. In a sense, the live performance ...