Jazz Articles about Nick Calandro

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Zen Zadravec: New Paradigm

by Jack Bowers
June 23, 2026

While there are few new wrinkles on Canadian-born pianist Zen Zadravec's album, New Paradigm, neither is there anything to mar this well-wrapped post-bop session comprised of eight of his generally bright and pleasing compositions and arrangements. Zadravec leads what is essentially a sextet (three-horn front line and rhythm), mixing things up by adding a guitar on three tracks, wordless vocals on two. Guitarist Tom Bartelmay is especially impressive on “New Paradigm" and “Do or Do Not, There Is ...

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Brad Felt Nu Quartet Plus: First Call

by John Barron
May 26, 2010

Veteran Detroit jazz musician Brad Felt has been championing the role of the euphonium and tuba as front-line instruments for over thirty years. Felt has an extensive sideman résumé, having performed with notable artists such as Roy Brooks, Martha Reeves and Howard Johnson's Gravity. First Call is an introduction to Felt's progressive jazz ensemble Nu Quartet Plus, featuring saxophonist and longtime musical associate Steve Wood.

Felt composes with an intriguing playfulness, building on rhythmic motifs and cleverly engaging euphonium and ...