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Tom Collier: Impulsive Illuminations
by Dan McClenaghan
Vibraphonist Tom Collier offers up something quite different from his previous Origin Records CDs, where he covered the jazz standards like John Coltrane's “Giant Steps; Miles Davis' “So What," and some seemingly unlikely pop hits: The Rolling Stones “What a Shame" and Brian Wilson's “God Only Knows," alongside his own always engaging compositions. With Impulsive Illuminations, the thirty year University of Washington educator (now retired) explores the world of improvisation with pianist Richard Karpen, in the trio mode, with five ...
Continue ReadingCuong Vu And Richard Karpen Join Forces On Provocative Ellington/Strayhorn Tribute, Indigo Mist
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Antje Hübner
That The Days Go By And Never Come Again, Scheduled for August Release on RareNoiseRecords Trumpeter-composer Cuong Vu has established himself as a distinctive voice on the new music/improvising scene for his adventurous work over the past 20 years with the likes of guitarist Bill Frisell, Pat Metheny and Laurie Anderson as well as his four recordings as leader. Composer Richard Karpen has earned accolades for his work in the classical field as well as for being a cutting edge ...
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