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John Bailey: In Real Time
by Jerome Wilson
John Bailey is a veteran New York-based trumpet player who has worked as a sideman in a variety of genres. Now, at the age of 52, he has released his first CD as a leader and it's as stylish and professional as would be expected. Bailey's playing is full of passion and fire, and ...
Walking Distance feat. Jason Moran: Freebird
by Glenn Astarita
New York-based Walking Distance garners the benefits of upper echelon pianist Jason Moran appearing on select tracks. The ensemble sparks memories of older, Charlie Parker-inspired ensembles like Supersax, featuring saxophonists Warne Marsh, Med Flory and many others. But this young band doesn't mimic or perform hard bop with a strict allegiance to the infancy of this ...
Shai Maestro: The Dream Thief
by Mike Jurkovic
Having built a considerable reputation with fellow Israeli, bassist Avishai Cohen, on his fully realized, fulfilling ECM debut, The Dream Thief, pianist Shai Maestro readily creates a searching lyrical atmosphere, a unique blend of chamber improvisation, emotional eloquence, and communal virtuosity that serves the music and its grand moment of creation. Maestro sets off ...
Exodos: Heuristics
by Glenn Astarita
The Leo Records website narrative states that this new ensemble distances itself from the clichés associated with European improvised music as the program does not adhere to a particular vision or overarching concept. Indeed, it's music without borders by musicians who possess wide-ranging and distinct resumes, including revered American drummer Gerry Hemingway who imparts his signature ...
Felice Clemente Quartet: Mino Legacy
by Neri Pollastri
Un bel cofanetto che racchiude un CD, un DVD e un vero e proprio libro di novantotto pagine in italiano e inglese, di Andrea Pedrinelli, dal titolo Profilo critico di Mino Reitano: questo l'omaggio fatto dal sassofonista Felice Clemente allo zio materno, protagonista della canzone italiana dagli anni sessanta fino alla sua scomparsa, nel 2009, ma ...
Joe Locke: Subtle Disguise
by Dan Bilawsky
Have we been dealing with two different Joe Lockes for all these years? To some, the vibraphonist presents as a technically adept and intellectually curious seeker, constantly pushing through to new levels of possibility and commitment with his music. But for others, Locke is a conduit to understanding the human condition. This is a dichotomy that ...
Adam Berenson / Scott Barnum / Eric Hofbauer: Introverted Cultures
by Karl Ackermann
On his 21st album, composer/pianist/electronic artist Adam Berenson continues his string of remarkable and unpredictable projects with Introverted Cultures. His early association with Paul Bley and a broad range of influences and interests have resulted in a harvest of creative music that shapes unexpected hybrids. Here we have a drummer-less trio for the first twelve tracks ...
Elizabeth Woodbury Kasius & Heard: Flyway
by Geannine Reid
Elizabeth Woodbury Kasius burst onto the scene, or so it seemed, with Karibu (Self Produced, 2010) when, in fact, it was the leader's sophomore outing. Her debut, Water Music (Self Produced), was released in 2008 but seemed to fall into obscurity. The group Heard, who has shared the bill with Kasius on each release, has continued ...
Connie Han: Crime Zone
by Chris Mosey
Connie Han, dressed in skin-tight leather, tosses back her long and lustrous black hair, then walks like a prowling cat to the piano. She sits down, doesn't smile, looks darkly at the keyboard. She pauses then starts playing a percussive riff. Lights! The band emerges from the shadows and falls in behind her. ...
Massimo Colombo, Maurizio Quintavalle, Enzo Zirilli: Powell To The People
by Luca Casarotti
Non c'è tipo d'ensemble, dal duo all'orchestra, con cui il pianista Massimo Colombo non abbia voluto cimentarsi, nelle vesti sia di compositore che d'esecutore. Per uno studio sulla musica di Bud Powell, il trio canonico con basso e batteria è la scelta più ovvia, ma anche quella che più espone al rischio di essere schiacciati dal ...
