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Milton Nascimento and The Jobim Trio at the University of Michigan
by C. Andrew Hovan
Milton Nascimento and The Jobim Trio University of Michigan, Hill Auditorium Ann Arbor, Michigan October 18, 2008 It's not often that all-star groups assembled to honor a particular milestone manage to coalesce in a manner that transcends the novelty factor to become a satisfying listening experience. But this is just ...
Quincy Jones / Onzy Matthews / Woody Herman: Big Bands Done the Mosaic Way
by C. Andrew Hovan
Even though the winds of change headed by be-bop and hard bop had begun to change the musical landscape during the 1950s and 1960s, the big bands were still riding a good wave of popularity. For this survey of the genre, as seen through the eyes of three individualists, we discover a whole lot of music ...
Walt Weiskopf: Day In Night Out
by C. Andrew Hovan
Most of us find that there are certain musicians who speak to us through their music in a profound way that makes for a special connection. These are the artists who find a prominent space in our collections because we continuously seek out all of their current musical endeavors. For this reviewer, saxophonist Walt Weiskopf has ...
Peter Beets: New Groove
by C. Andrew Hovan
Although his passion has always been in documenting important New York players worthy of wider recognition, producer Gerry Teekens has occasionally turned the spotlight on worthy talent from his Dutch homeland as well. Along with guitarist Jesse van Ruller, the most visible Dutch artist on the label recently has been pianist Peter Beets. His three previous ...
Gary Versace: Outside In
by C. Andrew Hovan
Coming in on the most recent wave of popularity for the Hammond B3 organ, Gary Versace has quickly established his reputation on the New York scene. A versatile and chameleon-like musician, Versace's approach to the instrument is unique in that he strives for his own sound, while avoiding the copycat sounds or runs of such modern ...
Danny Grissett: Encounters
by C. Andrew Hovan
When I first heard pianist Danny Grissett a few years back and gave his debut album a favorable review, I anticipated that we'd be hearing more from the Los Angeles native. In fact, his star has been on the rise lately and he's a favorite accompanist to a growing body of leaders including a cache of ...
Return to Forever in Cleveland
by C. Andrew Hovan
Return to Forever Plain Dealer Pavilion Cleveland, OH June 24, 2008 Considering bouts with rain, flooding, high humidity and other anomalies that have marked a typical northeastern Ohio summer, you certainly couldn't have asked for a better evening weather-wise as the iconic fusion group Return to Forever appeared at ...
Conrad Herwig: A Jones for Bones Tones
by C. Andrew Hovan
Easily one of the most technically brilliant jazz trombonists in the history of the music, Conrad Herwig continues to establish a superb catalog of releases that document him in a variety of settings and musical genres. From quartet dates to his Latin projects, the key ingredients to any of Herwig's endeavors are a desire to keep ...
Jim Rotondi with Joe Locke at Jazz Cafe, Detroit
by C. Andrew Hovan
Jim Rotondi Quintet featuring Joe Locke Jazz Cafe at Music Hall Detroit, Michigan December 22, 2007It's not an easy proposition. Locating good live jazz has become a major challenge in even the major cities outside of New York. Oh sure, you can find local musicians honing their craft at the neighborhood ...
C. Andrew Hovan's Top Jazz Picks For 2007
by C. Andrew Hovan
Taking time to reflect back on the year in jazz music brought with it mixed emotions in regards to the current state of the record industry in America. Without a doubt, the affects of internet downloads and other ways of acquiring music, both legal and illegal, have had a huge impact on the amount of product ...
