Jazz Articles about Linda May Han Oh

About Linda May Han Oh

Live Review

Monterey Jazz Festival Monterey, CA September 15-17, 2017 A Feast of Tributes, to Itself, Included The distinctly stunning California outpost that is Monterey has been in the news, and making cultural history, in various ways this year. Over the summer, the 50th anniversary of the Monterey Pop Festival was duly noted and feted with a special commemorative festival. Over in the realm of the tube (the New, Improved TV landscape), the dramatic ...

Album Review

Linda May Han Oh: Walk Against Wind

Read "Walk Against Wind" reviewed by Hrayr Attarian

by Hrayr Attarian
April 14, 2017

On the exquisite Walk Against Wind bassist Linda May Han Oh showcases her unique compositional style that rivals, artistically, her mastery over her instrument and her improvisational prowess. These 11 originals express various motifs reflecting Oh's diverse influences yet a delightfully dark poetry imbues all of them, giving the album its thematic unity. The intensely cinematic “Speech Impediment," for instance, has a languid melody and shimmering refrains. Oh's Lilting, wordless vocals echo saxophonist Ben Wendel wistful lines. As ...

Album Review

Linda May Han Oh: Sun Pictures

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by AAJ Staff
February 21, 2014

Mi era piaciuto molto il precedente lavoro della contrabbassista Linda Oh, Initial Here, pubblicato un paio di anni fa. Ora la musicista, vista anche in concerto con Dave Douglas nei mesi scorsi, torna alla guida di un quartetto con James Muller alla chitarra, Ben Wendel al sassofono [nonostante il disco indichi erroneamente tromba] e Ted Poor alla batteria. Compositrice che privilegia le sottigliezze e che permette ai suoi compagni di avventura di plasmare la materia con ampia ...

Album Review

Pascal Le Boeuf: Pascal’s Triangle

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by AAJ Italy Staff
September 10, 2013

La musica di Pascal's Triangle si sviluppa nell'alveo di un modern mainstream, basato sul solido interplay dei musicisti. Va elogiato lo sforzo compositivo del leader, autore delle otto composizioni originali del CD. Spiccano linee melodiche morbide e temi godibili, con prevalenza dei tempi medi. Abbandonate per il momento le suggestioni dell'elettronica, l'eclettico leader dà vita ad un percorso piacevole, ma che non decolla. L'architettura globale ed il mood di riferimento paiono un po' scontati nel richiamarsi alle esperienze discografiche di ...

Album Review

Linda Oh: Sun Pictures

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by Hrayr Attarian
September 8, 2013

Linda Oh arrived onto the jazz scene as a fully accomplished improviser with her introspective and free-flowing debut, Entry (Self Produced, 2010). On the follow-up, Initial Here(Greenleaf, 2012), she expanded her range, drawing upon both the western classical repertoire and eastern folk tradition, as well as experimenting with electric fusion-informed sounds. Oh's understated yet highly sophisticated style is the phenomenal bassist's singular mark that characterizes these records, as well as her third release as a leader on Sun Pictures.

Album Review

Linda Oh: Initial Here

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by AAJ Italy Staff
September 20, 2012

L'apporto di musicisti di origine asiatica alla creatività del jazz di oggi è un elemento che, seppure con le dovute attenzioni per evitare slogan e banalizzazioni, sta dando risultati molto interessanti. Si pensi, solo per fare qualche esempio, al ruolo centrale che stanno giocando le sintesi espressive proposte dal pianista Vijay Iyer o dal sassofonista Rudresh Mahanthappa, ma anche di un Jon Irabagon o di una artista ormai matura come Susie Ibarra. Nata in Malesia da genitori cinesi e con ...

Album Review

Linda Oh: Initial Here

Read "Initial Here" reviewed by Mark F. Turner

by Mark F. Turner
May 20, 2012

President Theodore Roosevelt's famous quote, “Walk softly and carry a big stick," epitomizes Linda Oh, the soft-spoken bassist/composer who draws total respect with her intrepid musicianship. With her highly acclaimed self-released debut, Entry (2010), and increased visibility through recording dates and gigs like Dave Douglas' “Tea for 3" Tour, Oh is emerging as one of jazz's bright performers.Oh's sophomore release and first for Greenleaf, Initial Here, reveals even more of her savvy. Expanding from the debut's trio to ...