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Wayne Shorter and Dave Holland at Carnegie Hall
by Chad Kushins
When Wayne Shorter put a new working acoustic jazz band together in 2001, there were two possible outcomes that his fans and listeners could have expected: 1) Nice! Wayne Shorter is going to finally bring back is innovative style of playing and band-leading with new, original compositions that just might rival his composing power demonstrated during ...
Hank Jones: For My Father & 'S Wonderful
by Chad Kushins
It seems that piano legend Hank Jones will be celebrating his 87th birthday this year by reminding his audience just why he's considered such a legend. With the releases of two very different straight-ahead jazz releases, Jones will likely satisfy both his loyal fans and more critical die-hard jazz enthusiasts. Jones is last surviving ...
Avram Fefer and Bobby Few: Kindred Spirits
by Chad Kushins
Sometimes lightning strikes twice. As proof, legendary expatriate Bobby Few has teamed with fellow sound explorer Avram Fefer for two fresh releases of very different character, and with near-perfect results. On the aptly-titled Kindred Spirits, Few and Fefer offer a slower, more blues-laden repertoire than the more free jazz-oriented Heavenly Places. But don't let this accessibility ...
Miles Davis: Miles in Berlin
by Chad Kushins
Finally on CD in the United States, Miles in Berlin can be viewed by Davis completists as a Rosetta Stone in his long career. It is the very first recording by what would later be dubbed the second great quintet, capturing the group in a transitional period. Largely considered one of the greatest jazz bands ever, ...