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Achille Succi: Lyrical and Free
by Budd Kopman
Most readers, if the name Achille Succi means anything to them at all, might recognize it from two albums led by guitarist Samo Salamon, Kei's Secret and Ornethology, and another led by drummer Jaka Berger, BRGS Time. Succi is largely self-taught, and it shows in his fearlessness, spontaneity and by having a style ...
Lisa Sokolov at Enzo's Jazz Room
by Budd Kopman
Lisa SokolovEnzo's JazzThe Jolly Hotel MadisonNew York, NYApril 18, 2007 Lisa Sokolov is one of those performers who must be experienced. Yes, her 2004 CD Presence won Best CD of 2004 from Downbeat Magazine, but I had not heard it. Enzo Capua told me she was something special, ...
Steve Hudson's Outer Bridge Ensemble: Seamless
by Budd Kopman
While Steve Hudson is still the group's nominal leader, their name has evolved from the Steve Hudson Quintet on Outer Bridge (Self Published, 2005) to its current Steve Hudson's Outer Bridge Ensemble on this equally engaging sophomore release, Seamless. The total time (forty-one minutes) might be on the short side, but there is nary an extra ...
Paul Motian: Time and Time Again
by Budd Kopman
The word abstract, when applied to jazz or music in general, is that which has little or none of the components that provide the mind, through the ears, structure and form through repetition. Most would agree that rhythm is the most basic in that the repetition of groups of beats and the accents ...
Toru Dodo: Dodo 3
by Budd Kopman
Based on the notes of this very engrossing release, Toru Dodo has a quirky sense of humor and would get a good laugh out of Dave Barry's book, Dave Barry Does Japan. His latest recording, Dodo 3, is so full of life, happiness, humor, fine compositions and just plain good playing as to set it apart ...
Dino Saluzzi & Anja Lechner at The Americas Society
by Budd Kopman
Dino Saluzzi & Anja LechnerThe Americas SocietyNew York, NYSaturday April 14, 2007 5:30-7:00 PM “The Americas Society promotes the understanding of the political, economic, and cultural issues that define and challenge the Americas today, from the Arctic Circle to the southernmost tip of Argentina" (from the website). A fortuitous convergence ...
Jangeun Bae: The End And Everything After
by Budd Kopman
As a means of comparison only, the music of pianist Jangeun Bae is altogether more abstract than that of Chie Imaizumi or Min Rager. The latter two are very extroverted and up front about the emotions being expressed, while Bae is almost reticent in comparison, but with an intensity that burns beneath it all.
The John Abercrombie Quartet at Birdland
by Budd Kopman
The John Abercrombie QuartetBirdlandNew York, NYApril 11, 2007, 9:00 PM This night was the beginning of a four-night stand and the band had just finished a European tour. It became clear quite quickly that they were in a good mood since what sounded like tuning up evolved very smoothly into ...
Chie Imaizumi: Unfailing Kindness
by Budd Kopman
To all but the most jaded of cynics, Chie Imaizumi's Unfailing Kindness is sure to provide many hours of comfort for the soul as this extremely accessible and yet deeply rewarding music washes away all that might ail it. Imaizumi is letting us see her up close and personal as each tune translates ...
Miles Okazaki at the Jazz Gallery
by Budd Kopman
Miles OkazakiJazz GalleryNew York, NYThursday, April 12, 2007 The Jazz Gallery is a small place which offers the audience intimacy in a low key setting. Although Miles Okazaki's album Mirror has been available for a while, this gig was for its official release. The lineup is basically the same as ...
