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Modern Jazz Quartet: The Complete Atlantic Studio Recordings 1956-64
by John Kelman
Even now, nearly sixty years later, it seems improbable that a group which came together as the rhythm section for one of the hottest players in bebop's genesis era, trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie, could morph into a standalone group that was the epitome of grace, elegance and cool dignity. But that's exactly what happened when Gillespie recruited ...
Sir Roland Hanna: Colors From A Giant's Kit
by Dan Bilawsky
When an artist passes on, the true fans mourn and the record companies often search through their vaults to try to capitalize on their passing. This often results in hastily compiled collections of music, or the surfacing of sub-par recordings that weren't released for obvious reasons when the artist was still around. That's not the case ...
Dan Raphael / Rich Halley / Carson Halley: Children of the Blue Supermarket
by Raul d'Gama Rose
The relationship between word and music dates back to before their appearance around the time of King David, who presided over the greatest union of the two, sang and probably danced to his own Psalms. According to John the Evangelist, in principio erat verbum--or, as the Latin from his most celebrated introduction to his Gospel--states, “At ...
Boom Box: Jazz
by Raul d'Gama Rose
Inspired by the spirit of the great reeds and woodwinds player Eric Dolphy, Thomas Borgmann is not the only musician in Europe to become a Dolphy acolyte. Dolphy is, in fact, all but deified across the pond and it is not hard to understand why. In many ways he personifies not only the eternal, fluttering quality ...
The Devil and Gil Scott-Heron
by Jeff Winbush
Live long enough and you'll either be disappointed by your heroes or you'll bury them.Did I say “heroes"? Sorry. I meant to say Gil Scott-Heron wasn't my hero. He was an innovator, a trailblazer, a pioneer and an inspiration, but he wasn't my hero.He was just one of the coolest brothers I ...
Eric Dolphy Graphic Novel Seeks Funding
Keith Henry Brown, illustrator, writer and occasional contributor to AllAboutJazz.com campaign through Kickstarter is nearing an end. It will be concluded on June 16. The novel, about influential multi-instrumentalist Dolphy, who's known for his work with John Coltrane, Charles Mingus and Chico Hamiliton as well as his own incomparable recording efforts as a leader. Through colorful ...
Rich Halley Quartet: Requiem For A Pit Viper
by Bruce Lindsay
Requiem For A Pit Viper opens up with a powerful, in-your-face, four-note riff that demands attention. The Rich Halley Quartet keeps demanding--and deserving--this attention throughout this collection of the tenor saxophonist's original compositions, as it delivers a constantly surprising and inventive music that ranges from a scream to a whisper--with a few squeaks thrown in. The ...
Pandelis Karayorgis Quintet: System Of 5
by Troy Collins
A longstanding adherent of intimate duo and trio settings, Boston-based pianist Pandelis Karayorgis' discography has been dominated by small combo recordings since the early 1990s, with many founded on the venerable configuration of piano, bass and drums. A radical traditionalist with a penchant for the acute angles and strident tonalities of advanced post-bop, Karayorgis' recent exploits ...
Toots Thielemans Honored at San Sebastian Jazz Festival
Since 1994, the San Sebastian Jazz Festival (now Heineken Jazzaldia) has honored an outstanding musician or impresario for his or her contribution to jazz. This year, Toots Thielemans joins previous award winners: Doc Cheatham (1994), Phil Woods (1995), Hank Jones (1996), Steve Lacy (1997), Chick Corea (1998), Max Roach and Clark Terry (1999), Kenny Barron (2000), ...
Rachael And The Red Socks: Melodies And Time
by Bruce Lindsay
Melodies And Time creates a quandary for those who seek to put music into neat little boxes. It begins with a hint of Lal Waterson, one of Britain's finest and most underrated songwriters; adds arrangements worthy of Robert Kirby's work with Nick Drake; and melds pastoral tones with African instruments. There are touches of jazz and ...
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