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Tania Gill: Bolger Station
by Mark Corroto
a recording that sounds uncomplicated and effortless might actually be a more difficult task than presenting an impenetrable maze of writing and arrangements. Pianist/composer Tania Gill does just that with Bolger Station, an unadorned minor classic that gets stuck in the heart, while tugging at the soul. Gill's music has an uncluttered yet sometimes ...
Ernest Dawkins' New Horizons Ensemble: The Prairie Prophet
by Nic Jones
The Prairie Prophet is the fifth release on Delmark from reed player Ernest Dawkins and his band. It's clear that over the course of that association both leader and band have evolved to the point where they can be considered as one of the more vibrant, most urgently alive outfits on the scene. This album pays ...
JD Allen Trio: Victory!
by Raul d'Gama Rose
Every new musical expedition undertaken by tenor saxophonist JD Allen serves to solidify his reputation as one of the finest, most adventurous young musicians playing today. Victory!--a superb collection of short works--is no exception. With a gently swinging, ponderous vibrato he weaves his way into territory that he has charted for himself. The rebellious yell of ...
Vinicio Capossela: Marinai, profeti e balene
by AAJ Italy Staff
Sgombriamo subito il campo da un possibile equivoco: questo non è un comune disco di canzoni, situazione, del resto, a cui Capossela ci ha abituati (pensiamo solo a Ovunque proteggi). Senza ricorrere alla fin troppo abusata definizione di concept album (ciò che il lavoro peraltro è incontestabilmente, a maggior ragione trattandosi di un doppio), diciamo che ...
Darius Jones / Matthew Shipp: Cosmic Lieder
by John Sharpe
Duets with saxophonists loom large in pianist Matthew Shipp's discography. His first release featured one such with a young Rob Brown--Sonic Explorations (Cadence Jazz, 1988)--and there have been further outings over the years with other reed men, including Roscoe Mitchell, Ivo Perelman, Evan Parker and Sabir Mateen. To add to that impressive roster comes a worthy ...
Randy Hamm: Yellow Cadenza
by Jack Bowers
If Randy Hamm's Yellow Cadenza doesn't encompass enough musical goodies to suit many tastes, it's not for lack of trying. Hamm, a talented saxophonist who has spent more than a decade teaching at Missouri State University, introduces himself (on alto) by way of a lush ballad ("Here's That Rainy Day") complete with string section before settling ...
Michael Dease: Grace
by C. Michael Bailey
Michael Dease is to the trombone what Harry Allen is to the tenor saxophone. Lyrical, traditional, well-studied and broad based, both artists can equally get their freak on when necessary. Dease's trombone style contains many influences, but like many conservatory-trained musicians, Dease has had the time and practice to develop is own potent voice.
Fred Hersch: Alone at the Vanguard
by Raul d'Gama Rose
The beauty of subtle emotion and the glacial calm of Fred Hersch's pianism are so arresting and so captivating that it virtually stops the breath. His mastery of the instrument, coupled with a deep and soulful connection with the joy of music gives Hersch the unique power to both entertain as well as heal the mind ...
Cyminology: Saburi
by AAJ Italy Staff
Suoni di casa ECM in questo nuovo lavoro del gruppo Cyminology. Quelli chiari, sicuri, familiari che ci accompagnano da mezzo secolo. C'è una voce femminile che assomiglia a quella di Norma Winstone di un famoso trio di tanti, tanti anni fa inciso sotto lo stesso tetto e l'atmosfera sembra pescare a piene mani proprio da quell'avventura. ...
Nori Jacoby / Yoni Kretzmer / Haggai Fershtman: One Afternoon
by Nic Jones
One of the points of interest of free improvisation is its autonomy. Given the lack of prearrangement, the potential for both triumph and disaster is there in equal measure, especially if the music is being recorded for posterity. One Afternoon is one of those occasions when the recording happened at just the right moment.
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