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Paul Vornhagen: Live at the Blue LLama
by Jack Bowers
Saxophonist and composer Paul Vornhagen, a durable pillar on Detroit's jazz scene for almost three decades, puts his working quartet straight to work on this inspiring concert date, recorded in November 2023 at the Blue Llama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The group's precision and empathy are clear from the outset, as pianist Pat Cronley, bassist Patrick Prouty and drummer Larry Ochiltree put their heads and hands together to lend Vornhagen unwavering support on every number, ...
Continue ReadingNew releases from Vornhagen, Morris, Smith & More
by Bob Osborne
A mix of old and new on this edition. I dip to the archive for a look at the tributes by Dave Douglas and Chet Doxas to the music of Jimmy Giuffre and Carla Bley. There's a look back at the work of saxophone master Julius Hemphill. In addition a selection of the best in recent and forthcoming releases.Playlist Show Intro 00:00 Paul Vornhagen “Hey Pops" from Live at The Blue Llama (Global Pulse Records) 00:26 Willie Morris ...
Continue ReadingPaul VornHagen: Kindred Spirits
by Dan McClenaghan
The opener on multiple-reedman/vocalist Paul VornHagen's Kindred Spirits, “Namely You," kicks the set off on a relaxed straight-ahead vibe, with the leader blowing a robust tenor sax lead. The sound feels loose, like Ben Webster—Ellington's most famous tenor saxophonist—playing out in front of a bunch of top-notch accompanists. Cal Tjader's “Mindanao," featuring VornHagen on flute, takes things into a more propulsive and urgent mood.The surprise, after two great instrumental tracks, is Burton Lane's “Your My Thrill." VornHagen's high ...
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