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Francisco Mela: Melao
by Jim Santella
Working with an all-star group of artists in a variety of settings, drummer Francisco Mela drives with the spirit of Cuban fire behind him. Born in Cuba and resident in Boston, the thirty-something percussionist has created a fine keepsake for his first recording as leader. Nine originals and one Ornette Coleman tune feature different guitar and ...
Andrew Hill: Blue Black and Nefertiti
by Kevin Ray
Andrew Hill Blue Black Test of Time 2005 Andrew Hill Nefertiti Test of Time 2005 One of the most mindless quirks of some jazz listeners is major ...
Charnett Moffett: Internet
by Ernest Barteldes
Every now and then a bassist emerges as a front man and the instrument takes a whole new personality. Such is the case on Internet, where Charnett Moffett wrote every tune but one, an effects-laden take on “The Star Spangled Banner" obviously inspired by Jimi Hendrix. Moffett uses acoustic, electric, fretless and piccolo basses (often more ...
Francisco Mela: Melao
by Norman Weinstein
Cuban drummers relocating to the US over the years have made a remarkable contribution to jazz on these shores, and Francisco Mela is the newest talent to add to that list. Melao is a striking tour de force for the young drummer/composer, who transplanted himself from Havana to Boston a decade ago. Mela has wisely surrounded ...
Honors Series: Jimmy Cobb and Michael Carvin
by Russ Musto
Jimmy Cobb Honors Series Marsalis Music 2006 Michael Carvin Honors Series Marsalis Music 2006 Jimmy Cobb is one of the jazz world's true treasures, a man whose ...
Nina Simone: From Cathouse Blues to Mississippi Goddam
by Andrew Velez
Four fine albums, covering the mid 1960s through 1980, which hopefully will introduce a new generation to the high priestess of soul, Nina Simone, and the great dark beauty of her music. Simone's existing devotees won't need any prompting. Nina Simone The Soul Of Nina Simone RCA/Legacy ...
Ignacio Berroa: Codes
by Jim Santella
Ignacio Berroa spreads contemporary Latin jazz before him everywhere he goes. It's the music of Dizzy Gillespie, the music of Mario Bauza, and the music of Gonzalo Rubalcaba, David Sánchez, Ed Simon, John Patitucci, and the other members of Berroa's band. Along with a vibrant Latin jazz rhythm and accented melodies, the ensemble adds ...
May 2006
by Doug Collette
Gonzalo Rubalcaba Solo Blue Note 2006 The brilliant young Cuban pianist Gonzalo Rubalcaba has followed his muse in many directions, and played in a variety of formats, during his career, and he's always especially successful in a context grounded in simplicity. Little surprise then that his new solo ...
Bosco & Rubalcaba at the Flynn: Diversity Abounds
by Doug Collette
Joao Bosco/Gonzalo Rubalcaba Flynn Center for the Performing Arts Burlington Vermont April 21, 2006 The first hour of Joao Bosco's appearance April 21st on the Mainstage at the Flynn Center for the Performing Arts was a mixed blessing. Even with brilliant pianist Gonzalo Rubalcaba in tow (though oddly separated ...
Legends of Jazz with Ramsey Lewis: Showcase: Various Artists
by Jim Santella
Providing highlights from Legends of Jazz, this Showcase serves as a great introduction to the 2006 PBS television series. This CD/DVD package captures quite a few of the musical performances from the thirteen half-hour episodes, apparently selecting the best parts. The CD features Al Jarreau and Kurt Elling improvising on “Take Five in a ...
