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John Mayer: Battle Studies
by David Miller
John Mayer Battle Studies Columbia Records 2009 Twenty-somethings all over are humming along and nodding their heads. It's almost impossible not to. Guitarist John Mayer's Battle Studies has come out and they've found someone who understands their generation's thought process. This new generation ...
Richard Bona: The Ten Shades of Blues
by David Miller
Widely known in jazz circles for his virtuosity on the bass, relatively little attention has been paid to Richard Bona's solo career. Pity, as his solo records are generally excellent. Bona's records have a style that can only be referred to as world music. Generally, that term is misused, but Bona truly takes his influences from ...
E.J. Strickland & Marcus Strickland: Double Album Release Party at Joe's Pub, NYC
by David Miller
E.J. Strickland Quintet & Marcus Strickland TrioJoe's PubNew York, New YorkAugust 21, 2009At a recent Christian McBride show, the bassist professed good-humored jealousy over the Strickland family “getting all the gigs," then invited saxophonist Marcus to sit in. Having witnessed the performances of twin brothers Marcus and E.J. (drums) with their ...
Brian Blade & Friends at Highline Ballroom
by David Miller
Brian Blade & FriendsHighline BallroomNew York, New YorkJune 24, 2009Brian Blade took the Highline Ballroom stage on a humid Wednesday night to mark the release of his singer-songwriter album, Mama Rosa (Verve Music Group, 2009). There was relatively little fanfare, appropriate given Blade's humble disposition and the no-frills content of Mama ...
Chris Potter: Ultrahang
by David Miller
Now unquestionably one of the better long-running groups on the jazz scene, Chris Potter's Underground puts forth its most consistent effort yet with its sophomore studio album, Ultrahang. Judging by how often the group tours, it's strange that this is only the Underground's third release. But taking into account the quality of Underground (Sunnyside, 2006), Follow ...
3 Cohens at Village Vanguard
by David Miller
Anat, Uval and Avishai CohenThe Village VanguardNew York, New YorkJune 23, 2009If jazz is an attitude, then the Cohen family has it in spades. That much was evident from the moment Anat, Yuval and Avishai took the hallowed Village Vanguard stage on a sweaty Tuesday night. In a set whose moods ...
Nick Hempton Band: Nick Hempton Band
by David Miller
Nick Hempton. The name even sounds old school, doesn't it? From the opening notes of the alto saxophonist's debut, Nick Hempton Band, it is clear that Hempton and his quartet are after that old Blue Note feel and sound. And, for the most part, they succeed. This is a turn-back-the-clock, no-holds-barred blowing session. And what's more, ...
Guilherme Monteiro Quartet at Jazz Gallery
by David Miller
Guilherme Monteiro QuartetThe Jazz GalleryNew York, New YorkJune 20, 2009 Guilherme Monteiro took the stage at the Jazz Gallery with his quartet on a subdued Saturday night in June as part of the Brooklyn Jazz Underground Records (BJUR) festival. Monteiro was playing in support of his debut album, Air, recently released ...
Third World Love at Le Poisson Rouge, NYC
by David Miller
Third World LoveLe Poisson RougeNew York, New YorkMay 1, 2009“Fusion" is oft considered a four-letter word in jazz circles. But critics would do well to understand that jazz is itself a fusion, and is today more than ever moving forward by fusing different musics and cultures together. Case and point: Third ...
Bill Evans' Soulgrass at the Iridium
by David Miller
Bill Evans' Soulgrass Special EditionSpecial Guest Sam BushThe IridiumNew York, New YorkApril 2, 2009“They're like the Flecktones," I said in response to an inquiry concerning what we were about to see, “only if the Flecktones were a perfect band." Hyperbole without a doubt but, as we would soon find ...
