Jazz Articles about Kyle Eastwood

Kyle Eastwood: Songs From The Chateau

by Bruce Lindsay
April 16, 2011

Kyle Eastwood's career encompasses the writing of film soundtracks, as well as the life of a jazz composer, bandleader and bassist. On those seemingly rare occasions when he isn't working, Eastwood spends much of his time in France. Songs From The Chateau is his fifth album since 1998's debut, From There To Here (Sony), and his fourth for British Candid label. It finds Eastwood recording in the country he loves, at the 15th century Chateau Couronneau in the Bordeaux region. ...

Kyle Eastwood: Metropolitain

by Jim Santella
August 23, 2009

Recorded in Paris, Kyle Eastwood's Metropolitain achieves an original jazz sound that combines the tradition of his father, Clint's record collection with a new generation of influences. He hasn't fallen prey to any gimmicks of style and is carving out his own musical voice with elements that combine to appeal to a broad audience. Anyone who has seen a movie recently will realize that modern jazz remains a big partner in bringing emotions to life.

Eastwood and writing ...

Kyle Eastwood: Paris Blue

by George Harris
May 13, 2006

At last! A recording firmly planted in the jazz tradition of Charles Mingus, but updated and as fresh as this morning's brew. Bassist Kyle Eastwood has brought together a collection of (mostly) original compositions and mixed them with programmed or hip-hop rhythms underneath a mainstream horn section to create an accessible yet challenging listen.

On the original “Marrakech," Michael Stevens' keyboards and programming create an exotic Middle Eastern flavor that melds perfectly with the serpentine soprano sax and mourning duduk. ...

Kyle Eastwood: From There To Here

by Jim Santella
October 1, 1998

When Kyle Eastwood’s quartet performed in Southern California three years ago the bassist proved to audiences that his focus was on the melody. Playing standards such as “Body And Soul," “All The Things You Are," and “In A Sentimental Mood," the leader was careful to state the melodies first and let them settle before launching into improvised adventures. While it’s true that “everybody talks during the bass solo," Eastwood and tenor saxophonist Doug Webb had the audience’s ear because they ...