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Ralph Peterson: Subliminal Seduction
by C. Andrew Hovan
Few jazz drummers in the history of the music have carved a niche as leaders. Obviously, Art Blakey set the precedent with the many different ensembles that he fostered over the years. For a brief period in the ‘80s, it was Tony Williams who broke new ground not only in terms of the guidance he provided ...
Grant Green: Retrospective 1961-1966
by C. Andrew Hovan
While the history books will more than likely survey the lineage of jazz guitar by focusing on such technically dazzling plectrists as Wes Montgomery, Joe Pass, and Kenny Burrell, a wider view with a focus on peripheral talents will likely support the fact that instrumental proficiency is but a mere part of the overall success of ...
Sonny Stitt: The Complete Roost Sonny Stitt Studio Recordings
by C. Andrew Hovan
Easily one of the most recorded saxophonists in the annals of modern jazz history, saxophonist Sonny Stitt’s catalog is filled with almost equal portions of the inspired and the routine. At his best, he was a melody man who combined a love of Johnny Hodges’ rich sonorities with a bop-inflected tartness akin to that of Charlie ...
Larry Coryell: Cedars of Avalon
by C. Andrew Hovan
Spanning more genres than most of the guitarists his age, Larry Coryell was there when fusion was making its first appearance. Although largely unacknowledged, Gary Burton’s early RCA sides found Coryell playing with an edgy rock-inflected tone that was just as responsible for a new era in jazz as such commonly cited fusion classics like Miles ...
Herbie Hancock: The Herbie Hancock Box
by C. Andrew Hovan
While some might disagree, arguably pianist Herbie Hancock’s most memorable performances on tape would have to include his own Blue Note sessions and sideman appearances with Miles Davis. That is not to say that he’s done nothing of significance since the ‘60s, but for sheer mainstream brilliance nothing really comes close to Maiden Voyage or such ...
Joshua Redman: Elastic
by C. Andrew Hovan
There's no doubt that Joshua Redman is well on his way to defining a singular voice. But the critical response to Redman's art has often been mixed, the irony being in the fact that his original material is quite distinctive, yet possibly just a bit too glossy to satisfy those 'dyed in the wool' types. Elastic ...
Jesse van Ruller: Here and There
by C. Andrew Hovan
It’s no surprise that Jesse Van Ruller makes a strong statement as a mainstream soloist on his first Criss Cross release, Here and There. What is a bit confounding is that fact that it’s taken so long for the Dutch native to find such a perfect forum for his talents. Back in 1995, the guitarist won ...
Ralph Bowen: Soul Proprietor
by C. Andrew Hovan
As revolutionary as the compact disc has been to the music industry, sometimes you really can have too much of a good thing. More specifically, I can’t help but echo what producer Michael Cuscuna once told me about new releases. He bemoaned the fact that many of today’s discs are just too long, wearing out their ...
Mulgrew Miller and Wingspan: The Sequel
by C. Andrew Hovan
As prolific he is as a sideman, pianist Mulgrew Miller’s own catalog as a leader is rather scant, making the release of The Sequel all that more welcome. As a bit of clarification, it should be noted that the reprise the album’s title suggests refers to Wingspan, the name of Miller’s ensemble and his 1987 Landmark ...
Conrad Herwig: Hieroglyphica/Shades of Light
by C. Andrew Hovan
It is without taking away anything from the founding fathers of this music to suggest that some of today's practitioners might be the most technically gifted lot to come along. Of course, they now have the entire rich history of jazz at their fingertips and slews of recordings for inspiration, yet there's no denying the talent ...
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