Jazz Articles about Rich Perry

The Vanguard Jazz Orchestra: OverTime: Music Of Bob Brookmeyer

by Dan Bilawsky
August 31, 2014

Trumpeter Thad Jones and drummer extraordinaire Mel Lewis may have given birth to the band that's now known as The Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, but the late Bob Brookmeyer gave the group artistic independence at a time when it was sorely needed. When Jones left the fold and departed for Europe at the tail end of the '70s, things could've gone a very different way for this storied outfit: it could've simply carried on as a pretty good ...

Rich Perry: Nyack, NY, July 24, 2011

by David A. Orthmann
August 21, 2011

Rich PerryOlive'sNyack, NYJuly 24, 2011 The opening night of Nyack Jazz Week 2011, an annual event which encompassed a variety of acts and venues, kicked off at Olive's with a set by tenor saxophonist Rich Perry. Best known for his tenure with the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra and the Maria Schneider Jazz Orchestra, Perry's live dates as a leader are few and far between. Eighteen recordings on the SteepleChase label testify to ...

Rich Perry: SteepleChase Jam Session Vol. 24 & e*motion

by Francis Lo Kee
September 6, 2008

Various Artists SteepleChase Jam Session Vol. 24 #1 SteepleChase 2008 Rich Perry e*motion #2 SteepleChase 2008

At a relatively early age - though playing professionally since the mid '70s--tenor saxophonist Rich Perry is already prolifically recorded. He rarely composes (maybe a half dozen tunes spread out over twice as many CDs released as a leader), preferring to ...

Pete Malinverni: Invisible Cities

by David A. Orthmann
May 30, 2008

Pete Malinverni's Invisible Cities:, inspired by the imaginative flights of Italo Calvino's novel of the same name, exists on its own terms and doesn't readily fit into any established jazz style or sensibility. The pianist effectively juxtaposes six of his compositions and four well-known, urban-themed songs. His ballad-oriented tunes, “New Orleans--Cities & Desire," “Salem--Hester Prynne," and “A City Called Heaven," are clothed in lovely, expressive melodies, the kind that beg for equally inspired lyrics. Beautifully interpreted by Tim Hagans's trumpet, ...

Pete Malinverni: Invisible Cities

by Francis Lo Kee
April 6, 2008

A concept record of sorts, pianist Pete Malinverni was initially inspired to put his Invisible Cities project together after reading the Italian novelist Italo Calvino's book of the same name. Though the CD is full of good jazz improvisation (with a truly wonderful rhythm team of bassist Ugonna Okegwo and drummer Tom Melito), it also seems to be in conflict: whether to be as ambitious in concept as the book might suggest or simply to play some good, honest swinging ...

Rich Perry: At The Kitano 1 & Steeplechase Jam Session #19

by Matthew Miller
December 3, 2006

Rich Perry At The Kitano 1 Steeplechase 2006 Various Artists Jam Session Vol. 19 Steeplechase 2006

For over 30 years, saxophonist Rich Perry has been a stalwart of the NY jazz scene, captivating audiences with his fluid phrasing and gorgeous sound while playing with Chet Baker, Lee Konitz and more recently ...

Sila Cevikce: A New Abode

by Mark F. Turner
February 10, 2005

The art of jazz composition and improvisation are fully stated as Turkish born pianist Sila Cevikce provides some solid and noteworthy music on her debut release A New Abode. Since arriving in the U.S in 1993 she has sharpened her skills both academically at Berklee and professionally in performances with New York musicians as well as composing music for film and theater. What quickly becomes apparent is the depth, style, and articulation of Cevikce's muscial ideas which have influences from ...