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Auand: A Matter of Trust
by Jakob Baekgaard
To collect music is a path and a passion that sometimes can lead into an unexpected profession. The founders of some of the most famous labels in jazz history; people like Bob Weinstock (Prestige), Alfred Lion (Blue Note), Norman Granz (Verve) and Orrin Keepnews (Riverside) were listeners, who felt the need to document the new sounds ...
Barney McAll: Flashbacks
by Mark F. Turner
Since moving from Australia to NYC in 1997, pianist/composer Barney McAll has created an impressive resume that includes work with Gary Bartz, Billy Harper, Maceo Parker, Josh Roseman, and David Binney. But it may be his projects outside of jazz, in particular with independent film scoring-- Motherland Afghanistan (Aubin Pictures/PBS Independent Lens) and Sacco and Vanzetti ...
April 2009
by AAJ Staff
Edward SimonEd Simon TrioVillage VanguardNew York City March 1, 2009In any circumstance, it would be worth hitting the Village Vanguard to hear Edward Simon (Mar. 1st), one of the most gifted pianists of our day. But the presence of guest saxophonist Mark Turner--back in undiminished form after a ...
Justin Vasquez: Triptych
by Phil DiPietro
Young saxophonist Justin Vasquez acquits himself assertively on this 2009 debut, adapting the model of the tough Texas tenors to his own assiduous Austin alto. But that convenient alliterative to Vasquez's lone star origins belies his true lineage in the modern, slashing altoist mold carved out by the likes of David Binney,Greg Osby, Steve Coleman and ...
Percussionist Daniel Sadownick Releases "There Will Be a Day"
Daniel Sadownick is one of the world's premier percussionists. His resume includes work with names such as The Roots, Dennis Chambers, Billy Idol, Pat Martino, Nicholas Payton, Me'shell Ndege'ocello, Christian McBride, Raul Midon and The Screaming Headless Torsos, just to name a few. He has played on six Grammy-winning albums and had several nominations for his ...
David Binney: Third Occasion
by John Kelman
Some artists grow in leaps and bounds, others more gradually. David Binney has largely been one to evolve slowly over time. Still, the alto saxophonist--who has almost insidiously become one of those musicians' musicians, well-known within the community, but without the more popular acclaim he deserves--has always stretched himself in a variety of contexts, from the ...
David Binney: Third Occasion
by Troy Collins
Inspiration for a work of art can be as varied and diverse as there are disciplines. Some artists embrace theoretical concepts, like form and abstraction, while others derive inspiration from tangible elements and events closely tied to their own personal experiences. Alto saxophonist David Binney has repeatedly demonstrated an interest in the later, especially ...
David Binney: Third Occasion
by C. Michael Bailey
Among the many considerable charms of alto saxophonist David Binney is his uncompromising spirit in jazz composition and performance. This spirit infuses every project he takes on, from his Xan Lang projects to his collaborations with pianist Edward Simon. Third Occasion shows Binney's stroke of arranging genius in employing a four-horn brass section (trumpeters Ambrose Akinmusire ...
David Binney Releases "Third Occasion" with Scott Colley, Brian Blade and Craig Taborn
David Binney Third Occasion Mythology Records CD Release: January 28th, 2009 David Binney: Alto Saxophone Scott Colley: Acoustic Bass Brian Blade: Drums Craig Taborn: Acoustic Piano Brass Section: Ambrose Akinmusire: Trumpet Brad Mason: Trumpet, Flugelhorn Corey ...
Ray Levier: Ray's Way
by C. Michael Bailey
If drumming is the subatomic glue that holds a jazz performance together, then Ray Levier is the Einstein of jazz drumming. On his debut recording, Ray's Way, Levier provides a veritable masters class on the seamless and relative incorporation of drums into the melody of a song. Add to this that Idit Shner joins Levier in ...
