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Eric Siereveld's Organic Quintet: Sweet William

Read "Sweet William" reviewed by Jack Bowers

by Jack Bowers
June 11, 2025

On their second recording together, trumpeter Eric Siereveld and his New York-based Organic Quintet are more a sextet most of the way, as guest trombonist Steve Davis lends a master hand (two, actually) on six of the album's eight numbers. The term “organic" springs from the fact that one of the ensemble's anchors is organist Steve Snyder, and the pleasurable studio date is in part a family affair as Steve Davis' son, Tony Davis, is the group's ...

Album Review

Matt Dwonszyk: Donny Time: The Music of Don DePalma

Read "Donny Time: The Music of Don DePalma" reviewed by Edward Blanco

by Edward Blanco
October 31, 2024

Bassist, composer and educator Matt Dwonszyk, based in New York City since 2023, is actually from Rocky Hill, Connecticut, and for some time was part of the Hartford jazz scene, where he taught and performed with the late pianist and educator Don DePalma. DePalma was a legend of that scene, playing a vital role in its development and becoming a co-founder of the legendary 880 Club. Dwonszyk and friends pay tribute to DePalma on the outstanding Donny Time: The Music ...

Album Review

Alex Tremblay: Thoughts & Images

Read "Thoughts & Images" reviewed by Jack Bowers

by Jack Bowers
December 6, 2022

The Thoughts & Images on bassist Alex Tremblay's album of that name are essentially his own (he composed and arranged every number), so the outcome must be appraised for the most part using those ingredients as a touchstone. Not that the musicianship is unimportant; on the contrary, the way in which Tremblay's quintet assesses and performs his generally agreeable themes is another notable element in the equation. While Tremblay's ideas are mainly well-defined and accessible, he has ...

Radio & Podcasts

Tony Davis, No Base Trio, Camila Nebbia and More

by Bob Osborne
August 20, 2020

On this show the debut album from guitarist Tony Davis who combines creative compositions and skilful adaptations for a great sound. Further exploration of the back catalogue of Italian saxophonist Felice Clemente. Innovative explorations from the Puerto Rican trio of alto saxophonist Jonathan Suazo, drummer Leonardo Osuna, and Gabriel Vicéns on electric guitar. Chilean trumpeter Benjamín Vergara and Philadelphia percussionist Ben Bennett creating a new sound scape incorporating textures, melodies and silence. From Buenos Aires highly regarded saxophonist, improviser and ...

Album Review

Tony Davis: Golden Year

Read "Golden Year" reviewed by Kyle Simpler

by Kyle Simpler
July 27, 2020

Tony Davis definitely knows how to get things done. At 25, he has already earned a Master's Degree and is involved in musical education. He has played and recorded with some of the most notable jazz musicians around, including the group, Works for Me. With Golden Year, his first solo album, Davis captures the energy of his recent experiences and transforms it into an exciting musical offering. This record not only showcases Davis' talent as a guitarist and composer, but ...