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Jim Rotondi: Reverence

Read "Reverence" reviewed by C. Andrew Hovan

by C. Andrew Hovan
October 1, 2001

Not since the days of Alfred Lion and Blue Note Records have we seen such a healthy stable of mainstream jazz artists develop as those men who currently make up the hard bop ensemble One For All. Eric Alexander, Steve Davis, David Hazeltine, Joe Farnsworth, and Jim Rotondi are all at the top of their games ...

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John Campbell: Workin' Out

by C. Andrew Hovan
August 1, 2001

Like so many guys out there who are doing their thing without much fanfare or public recognition, forty-five year old pianist John Campbell has been active on the jazz scene long enough to be called a veteran. A native of the Chicago area, Campbell gained valuable mainstream experience through past gigs with Clark Terry and the ...

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Joe Magnarelli: Mr. Mags

by C. Andrew Hovan
August 1, 2001

At a time when many contemporary jazz trumpeters seem to be pushing to the extremes (i.e. Russell Gunn’s rap/world beat groove or Dave Douglas’ avant stance), a player like Joe Magnarelli might seem more like a throw back to the past. A great reader and reliable sideman, Magnarelli can run down the bebop or blow pretty, ...

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John Swana and The Philadelphians: Philly Gumbo

Read "Philly Gumbo" reviewed by David A. Orthmann

by David A. Orthmann
July 1, 2001

During a decade long association with the Criss Cross imprint, John Swana has produced an impressive aggregate of achievement, 15 discs in all, as a leader or featured sideman. On his own records, Swana usually adheres to the label's practice of utilizing a select pool of New York area musicians, ranging from young firebrands like Eric ...

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John Swana and The Philadelphians: Philly Gumbo

by David A. Orthmann
July 1, 2001

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Tim Ries Septet: Alternate Side

Read "Alternate Side" reviewed by Jim Santella

by Jim Santella
July 1, 2001

Dramatic modern mainstream jazz contains curious harmonic concepts and rhythmic variety. Leading with tenor and soprano saxophones, Tim Ries provides six original pieces and two standards, from which his ensemble extracts the essential elements. A leading section member with the bands of Maynard Ferguson and Maria Schneider, Ries holds a master's degree in performance and composition ...

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Tim Ries Septet: Alternate Side

by Jim Santella
July 1, 2001

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Mike DiRubbo Quintet: Keep Steppin'

Read "Keep Steppin'" reviewed by David A. Orthmann

by David A. Orthmann
June 1, 2001

One of the great pleasures of being a jazz fan is bearing witness as a young musician makes the leap from someone to watch to a powerful, not-to-be-missed performer. Therefore it is deeply satisfying to hear Mike DiRubbo, only two years after his promising debut on Sharp Nine, emerge withKeep Steppin’, a brilliantly realized recording for ...

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Tim Ries: Alternate Side

Read "Alternate Side" reviewed by C. Andrew Hovan

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 ...

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Walt Weiskopf Nonet: Siren

by C. Andrew Hovan
April 1, 2001

It’s very fitting that in the liner notes to saxophonist and composer Walt Weiskopf’s sixth set as a leader for Criss Cross, writer Bill Milkowski comments on the lack of information or publicity available to the general jazz public on the intrinsic worth of Weiskopf. Whole heartedly concurring, this reviewer has felt that the world has ...