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The Jazz Session #162: Charles Evans
Baritone saxophonist Charles Evans and his longtime friend, pianist Neil Shah, recently released Live At Saint Stephens (Hotcup, 2009), a duet recording that showcases Evans amazing tone and inventive compositions. In this interview, Evans discusses his focus on the bari sax; his relationship with Neil Shah and how it impacts their music; and his plans for...bass ...
The Jazz Session #161: Samuel Blaser
On Pieces Of Old Sky (Clean Feed, 2009), Swiss trombonist Samuel Blaser explores space and spectral harmony to great effect. In this interview, Blaser discusses the challenges of leaving space in music; his Swiss roots and how moving to New York changed his life; and several upcoming projects, including his jazz take on the music of ...
The Jazz Session #160: Matt Lavelle
One of the things that makes Matt Lavelle uncommon is that he doubles on trumpet and bass clarinet, as youll hear on his album The Manifestation Drama (KMB, 2009). In this interview, Lavelle talks about his own growth as a musician; why he started playing bass clarinet; and his fascinating friendships with swing-era veteran Hildred Humphries, ...
The Jazz Session #159: Stanton Moore
Drummer and New Orleans native Stanton Moore is a busy man, whether with his bands Galactic and Garage a Trois or as a solo artist. He's just released a trio CD called Groove Alchemy (Telarc, 2010), which is also the name of the companion instructional DVD and book, all of which explore funk drumming. In this ...
The Jazz Session #158: Erik Telford
Trumpeter Erik Telford finds a balance between the electric and the acoustic on his new CD, Kinetic (EJT Music, 2009) and on his 2-CD/DVD set Live At The Hideout Theatre. In this interview, Telford talks about making music in Austin, TX; the evolution of his musical concept over time; and his bands success in appealing to ...
The Jazz Session #157: Fred Ho
Baritone saxophonist and composer Fred Ho made Celestial Green Monster (Mutable Music, 2010) because he thought hed be dead soon. Hos amazing fight against multiple instances of cancer, and his lifelong pursuit of social justice and musical adventure, informs much of the music on his new album. In this interview, Ho talks about making music while ...
The Jazz Session #156: Joe Locke
Vibraphonist Joe Lockes For The Love Of You (E1 Music, 2010) combines film music, pop music and Lockes original compositions into an organic whole stamped with Lockes unmistakeable ear for melody and feel for rhythm. In this interview, Locke talks about finding vocalist Kenny Washington; his distinctive approach to arranging for his bands; and one possible ...
The Jazz Session #155: Orrin Evans
Pianist Orrin Evans pays tribute to his friend and musical partner Bobby Watson on Faith In Action (Posi-Tone, 2010). In this interview, recorded while Evans was on tour in Italy, he talks about the importance of family and friends to his life and career; why he chose the particular Watson compositions that appear on the new ...
The Jazz Session #154: John Ellis
Saxophonist John Ellis & Double-Wide return with an expanded instrumental line-up on their new CD, Puppet Mischief (Obliq Sound, 2010). This interview was recorded in Albany, NY, right before Elliss show at Red Square. In this interview, Ellis talks about the addition of harmonica and trombone to the band; how he approaches recording sessions; and Ice ...
The Jazz Session #153: Frank Kimbrough
Pianist Frank Kimbroughs latest CD, Rumors (Palmetto, 2010), comes out on March 30, 2010. Its a trio session with bassist Masa Kamaguchi and drummer Jeff Hirschfield. In this interview, Kimbrough talks about the albums uncommon recording method; how Andrew Hill impacted his early musical life and the lifelong friendship that resulted; and why being ready to ...
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