Jazz Articles about Tony Overwater

About Tony Overwater

Album Review

Atzko Kohashi & Tony Overwater: Porgy

Read "Porgy" reviewed by Dan McClenaghan

by Dan McClenaghan
May 30, 2025

George Gershwin's 1935 folk opera, Porgy and Bess, a quintessentially American masterpiece, has had its share of jazz interpretations. Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald visited the work in 1957 on Verve Records. Pianist Oscar Peterson dug into the Gershwin score--again, on Verve--in 1959. But the most notable rendition is the Miles Davis/Gil Evans collaboration Porgy and Bess (Columbia Records,1958), one of the finest big band jazz albums of all time. So what more is there to say about ...

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Album Review

Vinsent Planjer: Warm to the Touch

Read "Warm to the Touch" reviewed by Glenn Astarita

by Glenn Astarita
June 27, 2024

Warm To The Touch is a triumph for Dutch percussionist Vinsent Planjer, displaying his talents as both a drummer and a composer. The album is a testament to his ability to blend intricate rhythms with evocative melodies, creating a listening experience that is both captivating and comforting. Each track offers a unique perspective on the themes of warmth and touch, inviting the listener to explore the rich textures and emotional depths of Planjer's music. Whether one is a seasoned jazz ...