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Joe Chambers: Horace To Max
by Edward Blanco
In this follow up to the critically-acclaimed The Outlaw (Savant 2006) recording, Joe Chambers tips his hat to colleagues Horace Silver and Max Roach with Horace To Max, paying tribute to mentor Roach and recognizing Silver as one of the most important composers of the post-bop era of jazz. A highly-regarded session drummer of the '60s ...
Joe Chambers: Horace to Max
by John Kelman
Though best known for his drum work on key 1960s Blue Note sessions with artists including vibraphonist Bobby Hutcherson, pianist Andrew Hill and saxophonist Wayne Shorter, Joe Chambers has gradually built a reputation as an equally distinctive composer and mallet player. Horace to Max is more heavily weighted towards cover material from Shorter, bassist Marcus Miller, ...
Whitney James: The Nature of Love
by Raul d'Gama Rose
It is more than likely that Whitney James was born to sing, proving once again the Latin adage (relating, albeit to poetry), that poeta nascitur non fit. And it was probably only a matter of time before she was discovered. Happily there was not that long a wait, for here, on The Nature of Love, is ...
Whitney James: The Nature Of Love
by Bruce Lindsay
The Nature Of Love is singer Whitney James' debut, although the maturity and sophistication of her performance makes this hard to believe. Across an intriguing set of songs James demonstrates an impressive vocal range and a command of phrasing and intonation that usually come only with years of experience. James' voice is expressive ...
Take Five With Kelley Suttenfield
by AAJ Staff
Meet Kelley Suttenfield:Kelley Suttenfield is a vocalist in the neo-classic jazz tradition, delivering soulful interpretations of lyrics over a smooth, swinging beat.With a diverse repertoire ranging from Brazilian standards to the Beatles and beyond, Kelley's music is known for creating an evocative mood that clearly resonates with her audience. Kelley performs regularly ...
Fay Victor: The Freesong Suite
by Wilbur MacKenzie
Vocalist Fay Victor first appeared in the New York scene in the early '90s but soon moved to the Netherlands, returning in 2003. Victor's years abroad proved to be quite influential on her work, with a slightly Dutch aesthetic informing a quirky blend of absurdism, poetic lyricism and blues-influenced jazz styling. On The Freesong Suite, rather ...
Melissa Walker: In The Middle Of It All
by Raul d'Gama Rose
If there was something similar to “method acting" in music and it were not so passé a word, then it would be tempting to suggest that Melissa Walker's In The Middle Of It All is such a master class. As it happens, the record is a lot more than that, hinting at griot traditions and as ...
Mark Murphy to be Celebrated at October 20 Concert, Yoshi's Oakland
As one of the most original and gifted male jazz vocalists to perform over the last 50 years, six-time Grammy Award nominee Mark Murphy has inspired generations of up-and-coming jazz singers. On Tuesday, October 20, at 8:00 pm, an eclectic coterie of renowned vocalists who “grew up” under the wing of Murphy’s mentorship will come together ...
Abbey Lincoln - Golden Lady
Inner City Records is proud to announce the re-release of Abbey Lincoln's 1980 album Golden Lady. This album, previously a vinyl-only rarity, features three originals by Abbey Lincoln and three standards. Featuring Archie Shepp on tenor sax, Roy Burroughs on trumpet, Hilton Ruiz on piano, Jack Gregg on bass, and Freddy Waits on drums, this album ...
Jazz Musician of the Day: Abbey Lincoln
All About Jazz is celebrating Abbey Lincoln's birthday today! JAZZ MUSICIAN OF THE DAY Abbey LincolnAbbey Lincoln - vocalist, composer, recording artist “How can you have a career and never say anything? To experience it all and not say a word, you\'re supposed to stand up and speak your ...
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