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The Andy Biskin Quartet: Early American: The Melodies of Stephen Foster
by Dan McClenaghan
The songs of Stephen Foster (1826-64) seem to have seeped into our American DNA, especially for those of us of a certain age. We sang “Oh! Susanna," “Old Folks," “Camptown Races" and other Foster gems in elementary school--badly, if memory serves me, with an unrestrained, window-rattling youthful gusto on “Oh! Susanna." Those melodies are part of ...
Andy Biskin: Trio Tragico
by Troy Collins
Released in tandem with Early American (an exploration of the music of Stephen Foster), Trio Tragico showcases clarinetist Andy Biskin working within the confines of an unconventional chamber-jazz trio. With characteristic wit, the composer delivers an album that is not nearly as melodramatic as the title implies. Biskin enjoys a sublime foil in the ...
Andy Biskin Quartet: Early American: The Melodies of Stephen Foster
by Troy Collins
On Early American, clarinetist Andy Biskin sets off for a good-natured romp through the Stephen Foster songbook. Tackling such distinctive material, associated with the countrified jazz crossover typically favored by iconic guitarist Bill Frisell, risks unfair comparison. But while Frisell has a quirky bent to his voicings and arrangements, Biskin is far more mischievous. He never ...
Nick Russo + 11: Ro
by Jim Santella
With varied tastes in the field of modern jazz, guitarist Nick Russo covers a wide range. He loves to interject sensual themes into his work, portraying a romantic vision as well as a consonant landscape that both rest on pleasurable experiences. They're Russo's compositions, and they represent deep feelings. Miles Griffith sings on three ...
Bob Sneider & Paul Hofman: Escapade
by Jerry D'Souza
Bob Sneider and Paul Hofmann called their first collaborative effort “Interconnection," and that was an apt name, for the two showed that they had an affinity that resulted in some darned fine music. Though their second collaboration finds them concentrating on original material, they also look at standards, including a Nat Cole medley, and even add ...
Satoko Fujii Orchestra NY: Undulation
by Dan McClenaghan
Turbulence is a defining characteristic of Satoko Fujii's big band projects, where sections of collaborative sonic turmoil roar into moments of no-holds-barred soloing, with the segments of quirky tranquility sneaking in the back door.Undulation, one of four simultaneously released Fujii big band efforts by the ever-prolific pianist/composer/bandleader, features her longest-standing large ensemble, the Satoko ...
Vocalist/Composer Chris McNulty Celebrates Release Of New CD "Whispers the Heart" on Elefant Dreams Records
With Frank Wess, Ingrid Jensen, Paul Bollenback, Dave Pietro, Ed Howard, Gary Versace, Tineke Postma, Matt Wilson, Montez Coleman and Rogerio Boccato Jazz vocalist/composer Chris McNulty's new CD Whispers the Heart, out September 12, 2006 on the Elefant Dreams label, showcases her unique vision, strong individual style and boundless creative energy. Her risk-taking, fluid, and powerful ...
Jeremy Udden: Torchsongs
by Michael P. Gladstone
The experience Jeremy Udden gained through a six-year stint with Boston's Either/Orchestra seems to have given the saxophonist's debut album a variety of moods. The album was recorded in two sessions in 2003 and 2005, and several of the compositions were written while Udden was confined to his apartment for four months due to a case ...
Satoko Fujii Orchestra Kobe: Kobe Yee!!
by Dan McClenaghan
"I just write some music and lead them," says Satoko Fujii, of her Satoko Fujii Orchestra Kobe. This statement by the Japanese-born pianist/composer of unrestricted imagination refers to the fact that rehersals, gigs and recordings for this particular band are handled by Tetsumasa Kono. The prolific Fujii obviously has a plate piled high with musical projects. ...
Dave Glasser: Above The Clouds
by Dan McClenaghan
Dave Glasser blows a sweet-sounding alto saxophone, and he swings hard and gets down into the blues on this quartet recording, which brings past alto masters Johnny Hodges and Benny Carter to mind. It's in the beautifully lyrical story telling of an alto horn in front of a fluid, subtle rhythm team.Glasser has played ...
