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RVG Editions: Spring 2004 Part 1-2
by C. Andrew Hovan
Part 1 | Part 2 Well it looks like Blue Note is having a good run with its Rudy Van Gelder editions of Blue Note classics as they just seem to keep coming. While a good deal of the catalog has been available for some time in Japan, this reviewer never thought that the U.S. market ...
Five New Impulse Reissues
by C. Andrew Hovan
When it comes to classic record labels of the ‘60s, the Impulse imprimatur is an icon of diversity and quality. From tenor icon Ben Webster to vocalist and future pop star Freda Payne, the Impulse catalog cut a wide swathe during its heydays and while many think of John Coltrane when they ponder the successes of ...
Grover Washington, Jr.: Soul Box
by C. Andrew Hovan
Jazz history is filled with the kind of stories that find yeoman musicians cutting their teeth under the tutelage of their elders. During the heydays of the '50s and '60s, the bandstand would also serve as a sort of “baptism under fire" for those eager to challenge the status quo and make their own stand for ...
Harvie Swartz: Urban Earth & Smart Moves
by C. Andrew Hovan
One of the pleasures of doing a column like this is in seeing an album finally make the leap from obscurity to compact disc reissue. Additionally, I enjoy hearing from others who have taken pleasure from the records I’ve highlighted over the past few years. From this latter category, I’ve had the recent satisfaction of receiving ...
Brass Extravaganza: The Latest LPR Reissues for 2004
by C. Andrew Hovan
With a wealth of activity that is commensurate with the considerable amount of catalog material at their disposal, the Verve Music Group has continued to reissue a dazzling array of titles from the Verve, Argo, A&M, and Mercury catalogs over the past year. Their series of facsimile digi-pak reissues holds a special appeal for those of ...
D.D. Jackson Group at Pacchia
by C. Andrew Hovan
Pacchia Dayton, Ohio November 17, 2000 A veteran performer who has worked with such artists as David Murray and Hamiet Bluiett, pianist D.D. Jackson has just recently started to develop his creative vision through the establishment of his own working ensemble. Canadian bred and New York based, the 33-year-old musician ...
Hank Marr-Eric Alexander Quartet at Gilly's
by C. Andrew Hovan
Gilly’s Dayton, Ohio November 18, 2000 Putting aside the obvious marketing ploys (such as “young lion meets seasoned veteran” or “cross-generational fellowship at its best”), the pairing of Columbus native Hank Marr and New York phenom Eric Alexander just plain made sense considering that Marr has managed to develop a ...
The Herbie Nichols Project
by C. Andrew Hovan
Wexner Center For The Arts Columbus, Ohio November 16, 2001 Part of a brief fall tour that brought them through the Southern part of Ohio, it was a rare treat to hear the likes of The Herbie Nichols Project on the campus of Ohio State University. The intimate and acoustically ...
Lou Donaldson Quartet
by C. Andrew Hovan
Night Town Cleveland Heights, Ohio November 18, 2001 There was literally just enough time to unload the bags from the car and into the house and then get back on the road. Friday night I had been in Columbus to catch the Herbie Nichols Project and visit some friends the ...
Pat Metheny Group in Columbus
by C. Andrew Hovan
Ohio Theatre Columbus, Ohio November 5, 2002 Somewhat of a road warrior, guitarist Pat Metheny and his entourage first hit the streets in support of Speaking of Now back in February, subsequently touring through mid summer. Then in September, further dates where announced for a two-month run that included a ...
