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Eric McGarry: As I Am, As You Were
by Geannine Reid
Eric McGarry's debut album As I Am, As You Were is an exploration of the complexities of change which finds its inspiration in the natural world, personal relationships, and introspective thoughts on authenticity and identity. McGarry, an established guitarist, composer and educator, presents his listeners with an exquisite musical journey marked by his musical storytelling through the language of jazz. The album opens with Migration," a track which sets the tone with its modern straight eight rhythms. McGarry's ...
read moreMichael Hudson-Casanova: Echoes of Thought
by Richard J Salvucci
Art Blakey would always open with a theme. Over the years, the theme changed, just as did Bu and his musicians. But the context was always the same. Pay attention, y'all. This is Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers." If a listener is old enough to remember that moment, and willing to make due allowance for a Philly band in the tradition," well, there you are. Spin the Context" starts us. The Old Days, Whenever They Were," is right on ...
read moreElliot Bild & the Zone: ISMS
by Nicholas F. Mondello
A textural and improvisational tour de force from Elliot Bild and the Zone, ISMS, recorded live, consists of ten selectionsnine of which are Bild originalsand offers up an evening of intelligent and enlightening jazz. Army of Aliens (Your Thoughts)" opens the set and is a classic hard-bop burner with Bild and saxophonist Hudson-Casanova lifting off the launch pad. Lines and Dots" is a tasty bossa with an angular melodic head reminiscent of Oliver Nelson's symmetrical melodic patterns.
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From: Echoes of ThoughtBy Steven Perry
Parallels of Latitude
From: ISMSBy Steven Perry