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Avery Sharpe Trio: Live

Read "Live" reviewed by Dan Bilawsky


Creating an intriguing program and a well-balanced live set is an art form in and of itself. This becomes all the more challenging when dealing with small group formats, such as duo or trio settings. Bassist Avery Sharpe--best known for his work with McCoy Tyner in the '80s and '90s--proves to have exceptional skills in this ...

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News: Radio

JazzWeek Radio Chart: April 26, 2010

TW LW 2W Artist TW LW Move Add Rpts Peak Wks 1 5 6 Tia Fuller Decisive Steps (Mack Avenue) 160 148 +12 2 42 1 7 2 4 3 John Pizzarelli Rockin In Rhythm: A Tribute To Duke Ellington (Telarc) 152 153 -1 4 44 2 8 3 1 10 Catherine Russell Inside This Heart ...

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Avery Sharpe Trio: Autumn Moonlight

Read "Autumn Moonlight" reviewed by Glenn Astarita


Highly regarded bassist Avery Sharpe has been a first-call session musician due to his long affiliation with pianist McCoy Tyner and others of note. Moreover, he's a viable solo artist, evidenced here on this multicolored 2009 piano trio venture. Sharpe is the traffic director here, though it's a democratic engagement, comprised of covers and original compositions, ...

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Dragon Fly

Label: JKNM Records
Released: 2005
Track listing: Oh No!; Swingfield; Dragon Fly; Protect Me; Morning Glow (Asayake); My Favorite Things; Now That

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Avery Sharpe Trio: Dragon Fly

Read "Dragon Fly" reviewed by Germein Linares


Bassist Avery Sharpe, a long-time collaborator with legendary pianist McCoy Tyner, releases Dragon Fly on his own JKNM Records. Joined by pianist Onaje Allan Gumbs, drummer Winard Harper, and two special guests, Chico Freeman and Jeri Brown, the album prominently features Sharpe's multiple skills as leader and soloist. The album's opening number, “Oh No!", sounds very ...

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Avery Sharpe Trio: Dragon Fly

Read "Dragon Fly" reviewed by Jerry D'Souza


Avery Sharpe is probably best known as the bassist in the McCoy Tyner trio. But he should be known as a remarkable leader and composer with some notable releases to his credit. If that latter trait has been overlooked to an extent, now is the time to stop and pay attention. Sharpe's new trio recording is ...


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