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Jerry Weldon-Michael Karn Quintet: Head to Head
by C. Andrew Hovan
There's something magical about the idea of dueling tenor saxophones that has kept it a popular commodity for many years now. Historically, the first memorable pairing was that of Dexter Gordon and Wardell Gray. Then, we had Gene Ammons and Sonny Stitt, and let's not forget that incendiary duo of Johnny Griffin and Eddie “Lockjaw" Davis! ...
Greg Gisbert: The Court Jester
by C. Andrew Hovan
Trumpeter Greg Gisbert is a modern-day equivalent of such predecessors as Conte Condoli, Marvin Stamm, Richard Williams, and Clark Terry. That is to say he has spent much of his young musical career in the big bands (Buddy Rich and Maria Schneider) and doing studio work that while providing a living doesn't necessarily make for high ...
Sam Yahel: Sam Yahel Trio
by C. Andrew Hovan
Following in the wake of the renewed interest in the funky sounds of the Hammond B-3 which was largely initiated by youngster Joey DeFransesco, there have been more and more organists willing to throw their hats in the ring. Arguably, the finest two recently have proven to be Larry Goldings and Sam Yahel. And while DeFransesco ...
Joe Farnsworth: A Beautiful Friendship
by C. Andrew Hovan
A name that we'll definitely being hearing more of in the years to come, drummer Joe Farnsworth has developed an enviable reputation in the Big Apple doing what he does best- swinging like mad, booting the soloist along and sounding great while doing all the above! The 31-year-old native of Massachusetts is one of five bothers, ...
Cannonball Adderley: Cannonball Adderley and the Poll-Winners
by C. Andrew Hovan
When surveying the vast catalog of work left for us by alto star and entertainer Cannonball Adderley, for sheer diversity of personnel, approaches, and excellence in writing, the Riverside period of the late '50s and early '60s remains a watermark in the distinguished career of this jazz legend. For just two examples, contrast the understated beauty ...
Bob Cooper, Bill Holman & Frank Rosolino: Kenton Presents Bob Cooper, Bill Holman & Frank Rosolino
by C. Andrew Hovan
Notwithstanding such notable research and narrative as presented by Ted Gioia in his book West Coast Jazz, this period denoted largely by geographic location is still significantly one of the most misunderstood in all of jazz history. This is probably due to the fact that your average fan associates the “cool school" with just about anything ...
Joe Zawinul (Atlantic: The Rise and Fall of the Third Stream
by C. Andrew Hovan
For better or worse, composer and keyboard expert Joe Zawinul will always be remembered for the ground-breaking fusion work that he pioneered with the group Weather Report during the '70s. A further look into his diverse past will however divulge a multifaceted musician with many interests and influences. For just one example, consider that as a ...
Eddie Henderson: Reemergence
by C. Andrew Hovan
Considering that he's approaching his 60th birthday, you'd think that trumpeter Eddie Henderson would be better known than what he is. But of course we also have to take into consideration that there are actually two Eddies- the jazz musician and Dr. Henderson the practicing psychiatrist. Yet despite his dual activities and the limitations of a ...
Various Artists: The Atlantic New Orleans Jazz Sessions
by C. Andrew Hovan
The traditional music of New Orleans has such a rich heritage and yet is so misunderstood and undervalued these days that its hard for me to convey in words just how important the music in this precious edition really is. The Ertegun Bothers, founders of the Atlantic label, were very fond of the traditional styles of ...
Charles Mingus: Mingus Moves
by C. Andrew Hovan
So many of the jazz great are now gone, a fact that no one would dispute but that really hits home after listening to a masterpiece such as this reissue of Charles Mingus' Mingus Moves. Not only have we lost the impetuous bassist and composer, but also drummer Dannie Richmond, tenor titan George Adams and the ...
