Jazz Articles about Ravi Coltrane

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Ravi Coltrane: In Flux

by Michael A. Edwards
April 2, 2005

Neither overly-swayed by or unrealistically-dismissive of his father's legacy, Ravi Coltrane has focused on putting out solid, challenging jazz in the modal and modern bop forms. His latest, a quartet recording, continues that line and offers palpable improvements both in his playing and compositional ideas. Each member contributes to In Flux, and there is a spirited re-working of Wayne Shorter's “United" with the leader on soprano saxophone. Neither harsh, nor biting, he deftly twists shorter and longer phrases ...

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Ravi Coltrane: In Flux

by Sean Patrick Fitzell
March 28, 2005

Saxophonist Ravi Coltrane continues his maturation as a composer and leader on In Flux, his fourth at the helm, offering a compelling straight-ahead set. It's the first document of his quartet with pianist Luis Perdomo, bassist Drew Gress, and drummer E.J. Strickland, with whom he has gigged for the last few years, fostering a group identity and sound. Symbiosis results, as the interplay of the musicians buoys the compositions, while the tunes and arrangements spotlight the strengths of the performers. ...

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Ravi Coltrane: In Flux

by John Kelman
March 25, 2005

In Flux is an appropriate title for saxophonist Ravi Coltrane's new release. Between running his own label, overseeing the reissue of music from his late father John, producing his mother Alice, and regular work with artists including pianist McCoy Tyner and saxophonist Pharoah Sanders, Coltrane has the kind of varied life that artists dream of. In the same way that he has been transitioning from an artist on the peripheral of the jazz scene to someone who is now driving ...

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Ravi Coltrane: In Flux

by Mark F. Turner
March 5, 2005

Ravi Coltrane In Flux Savoy 2005

The progression of Ravi Coltrane as a musician and leader reaches a momentous level on his fourth recording, In Flux, his most striking and mature work to date. Having been in the jazz game for awhile, various roles have found him as a sideman on many artists' recordings, co-owner of the RKM Music label, and a producer of artists such as pianist Luis Perdomo as well as the ...

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Ravi Coltrane: In Flux

by Mark Corroto
February 15, 2005

You have to admire saxophonist Ravi Coltrane. He has never utilized his famous name for a payday. As the son of the late John Coltrane, he could have sold out to either the giant stepping fans or taken up with the interstellar avant-garde path. He choose a quieter and more subtle route.

In Flux follows Ravi's progression from his two RCA releases, Moving Pictures (1997) and From The Round Box (1999). He adds a more mature sound here, ...

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Ravi Coltrane: His Own Man, His Own Thing

by R.J. DeLuke
October 8, 2003

OK. We all know Ravi Coltrane is the son of legendary musician John Coltrane, who was not only a saxophonist for the ages but one of the most brilliant and influential musicians ever. He's Coltrane influenced, but name one saxophonist in the last 20 years--no, 30 years--who isn't. Now let it go. Ravi Coltrane, who recently released his latest CD, Mad 6 is another working jazz musician. An extremely talented one, working hard, trying to support his family ...

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Ravi Coltrane: Mad 6

by Terrell Kent Holmes
July 25, 2003

It is unfair when a talented person has his or her accomplishments examined through the lens of pedigree. Some, like Barry Bonds, have handled it well, but countless others have bent beneath the weight of great expectations. Saxophonist Ravi Coltrane has forged a notable career in jazz because of (and, perhaps, in spite of) his bloodlines. His latest release, Mad 6, carries on his father's tradition and further establishes him as one of the important voices on the current jazz ...