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Iro Haarla, Eero Koivistoinen, Timo Lassy: A Finnish Jazz Sampler - Part One
by Budd Kopman
This article is the first of perhaps a dozen that will explore Finnish jazz in its varied styles and storied history. Recordings by the young performers of today as well as those who were present at the scene's inception will be covered, to present a rounded picture of jazz from Finland. Of particular ...
Marilyn Mazur: Elixir
by Budd Kopman
Percussionist Marilyn Mazur is a prime example of why many drummers these days are prone to listing themselves also as percussionists. The distinction is important beyond the number of instruments available to the player and involves the attitude towards their place in any musical enterprise. Drummer/percussionists like Paul Motian, Jon Christensen or Tony ...
Kristjan Randalu / Bodek Janke: Live
by Budd Kopman
Pianist Kristjan Randalu and drummer Bodek Janke have performed as a duo for more than twenty years, and quite naturally have developed an exceedingly close rapport. Live is a recording of the award ceremony concert for Randalu winning the 2007 Baden-Wurttemberg Jazz Prize. Coincidentally, Janke won the same prize in 2008. Each musician ...
Cuong Vu: Vu-tet
by Budd Kopman
One way to gauge the strength of a jazz player, especially one who also composes, is to be able identify his or her vision regardless of the changes that occur in the output over time. Does he or she have an attitude, a voice, or a musical message that draws one in, possibly challenging assumptions along ...
Songs With Legs: Carla Bley, Steve Swallow and Andy Sheppard At Birdland, NYC
by Budd Kopman
Carla Bley / Steve Swallow /Andy SheppardBirdlandNew York, NYApril 10, 2008 The Lost Chords is the name of the quartet led by pianist Carla Bley with her partner, bassist Steve Swallow, saxophonist Andy Sheppard and drummer Billy Drummond. The group has recorded The Lost Chords (Watt, 2004) and, with the ...
Jon Balke: Book Of Velocities
by Budd Kopman
As time goes on, the ECM label continues to stretch the meaning of the word jazz, allowing it to encompass almost any kind of music that allows for improvisation or sounds like it does. With Book Of Velocities, pianist/composer/band leader Jon Balke connects with various worlds: of the piano as a physical entity ...
Daniel Schlaeppi / Jurg Bucher / Colin Vallon: Dimensions Live
by Budd Kopman
The very fine Dimensions Live is the second release from the band led by bassist Daniel Schläppi, which contains saxophonist Jürg Bucher and pianist Colin Vallon, the first simply named Dimensions (Brambus, 2003). Schläppi has also released Forces (Catwalk, 2007) on which he joined forces with Vallon, trombonist Nils Wogram, and teamed up with guitarist Tomas ...
Zlatko Kaucic: Tolminski Punt
by Budd Kopman
Tolminski Punt is a very intense work from drummer/percussionist Zlatko Kaucic, taking its inspiration from a peasant revolt in the city of Tolmin in 1713. Actually the culmination of a long series of uprisings caused by issues like taxation and repression, this particular revolt was brutally crushed by the Imperial army, its leaders beheaded.
Joe Beck: Trio 7 & Coincidence
by Budd Kopman
Guitarist Joe Beck's career has spanned fifty years, mostly below the below the radar since he has not spent much time as a leader, but rather has played behind many performers, inside and outside of jazz. His talent has been recognized by his receiving the Most Valuable Player Award five times by the National Academy of ...
Ketil Bjorstad / Terje Rypdal: Life in Leipzig
by Budd Kopman
What a sound--a feast for the ears! Life in Leipzig presents pianist Ketil Bjørnstad and guitarist Terje Rypdal in concert at Leipzig's Opera House, during that city's jazz festival in 2005, with music that will astound those unfamiliar with these players or the manner in which they interact. This performance is a snapshot ...
