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Tom Harrell: Paradise

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by C. Andrew Hovan
July 1, 2001

Since the ‘80s, trumpeter and composer Tom Harrell has been an icon to scores of aspiring musicians and devoted fans, with an influence that has only been recently overshadowed by the appearance of Dave Douglas. Of course, Harrell and Douglas each have their own artistic visions, but it’s interesting to note that BMG now has both ...

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Joey DeFrancesco/Papa John DeFrancesco: The Champ Round 2/Hip Cake Walk

by C. Andrew Hovan
July 1, 2001

From the beginning, it's been clear that Joey DeFrancesco is an obvious heir to the throne when it comes to extending the influence of innovator Jimmy Smith. Influenced by his father (quite a talented organ grinder in his own right) at a very young age, the younger DeFrancesco has developed an incendiary style that owes much ...

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Art Pepper: The Hollywood All-Star Sessions

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by C. Andrew Hovan
July 1, 2001

Let’s face it, when historians and other purveyors of the jazz legacy consider the scene during the 1970s, a bleak outlook is usually the upshot. Jazz had become commercialized, fusionized, rock infested, and raped. Even the modest amount of mainstream fare that was being released to little public notice seemed to pale in comparison with the ...

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Eberhard Weber: Endless Days

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by C. Andrew Hovan
July 1, 2001

To put it quite simply, this is a very important release and for many reasons. Foremost, it’s Eberhard Weber’s first date as a leader in some seven years. In addition, it’s probably his most realized group effort to date, taking advantage of his mature writing style and the past track record he shares with the musicians ...

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George Colligan: Como La Vida Puede Ser (How Life Could Be)

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by C. Andrew Hovan
July 1, 2001

Some of the greatest jazz talents are known not only for being talented instrumentalists, but also for their prowess in the area of original composition. Names that come to mind would have to include Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, and of course, Duke Ellington. While George Colligan certainly has not yet achieved the name recognition of any ...

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Ed Cherry: The Spirits Speak

by C. Andrew Hovan
June 1, 2001

It’s really a shame that so few jazz followers are aware of the talents of guitarist Ed Cherry. He’s been on the scene for quite some tine now, playing gigs with such name artists as Sam Rivers, Paquito D’Rivera, and Tim Hardin, not to mention the fourteen years he spent as a sideman with the legendary ...

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Eric Alexander: The Second Milestone

by C. Andrew Hovan
June 1, 2001

If you insist on your jazz being loud and of the avant variety, then this disc will not be for you. If you’ve convinced yourself that the young guys are just revisiting the past, then this disc won’t be for you either. But, if you’re interested in serious mainstream jazz performed by some of the greatest ...

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Karl Denson: Dance Lesson #2

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by C. Andrew Hovan
June 1, 2001

While some of the jazz cognoscenti may suggest that the acid jazz scene has played out its welcome, the fact remains that artists such as Medeski, Martin & Wood and others of their ilk seem to be finding new things to say within the borders of improvisation and dance rhythms. Now add to the list saxophonist/flutist ...

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Tim Ries: Alternate Side

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by C. Andrew Hovan
June 1, 2001

Let's see, where do we start? Tim Ries is a name that will probably be familiar to only the most perceptive jazz followers. He's made a handful of records under his own name as well as appearing with scores of name artists, and not just those of a jazz persuasion. In addition to work with Tom ...