Jazz Articles about V/A

V/A: Sketches of James

by Matthew S. Robinson
August 1, 2001

Fitting somewhere between the classical tributes to prog-rock, the Us3/Guru’s Jazzmatazz borrowings and Producer Tim Weston’s previous tribute to Brian Wilson, this collection of ten interpretations of one of the most beloved songwriters of our time flies all over the greater jazz spectrum while keeping its Taylored center. Kickin’ it open is Tower of Power, whose “Steamroller" is a hot and smooth crusher indeed. Les McCann’s “Nobody But You" and Robben Ford’s “You Make It Easy" swim more on the ...