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John Pizzarelli: Knowing You
by Dr. Judith Schlesinger
I've always been the ultimate non-fan of the ever-growing Sinatra-esque, finger-popping, wink-a-dinging, Vegashtick franchise. That's one reason it took me so long to get to this release, and I'm glad I finally did, because it was such a surprise how much I liked it. Although Pizzarelli's voice still sounds pinched, and can't always go ...
Gene Bertoncini: Quiet Now
by Dr. Judith Schlesinger
If I had to pick one word to describe Gene Bertoncini's luminous guitar playing, it would be “exquisite --especially since my local dictionary offers five meanings of that word, all of which apply to Bertoncini's music: 1) marked by intricate and beautiful design or execution; 2) of such beauty or delicacy as to arouse delight; 3) ...
Fred Hersch: Celebrating Life in a Musical "Leaves of Grass"
by Dr. Judith Schlesinger
I attended the sold-out March 11, 2005 performance of Fred Hersch's (see April 2005 interview) Leaves of Grass at Zankel Hall, a relatively new and wondrous performance space in the belly of Carnegie Hall. This Palmetto CD has already been reviewed by two AAJ colleagues, and since I largely agree, I'll leave the parsing of the ...
Gary Morgan: Gary Morgan & PanAmericana! Live at Birdland
by Dr. Judith Schlesinger
Gary Morgan is an unusually gifted composer and arranger. Veteran of the BMI Jazz Workshop, recipient of compositional grants from the NEA and the New Jersey Council on the Arts, he's put together a crisp 20-piece band that's studded with top-level players. Live at Birdland , recorded in 1998 and released in 2003, is lush and ...
Ted Rosenthal: The 3B's
by Dr. Judith Schlesinger
One of the many advantages of indie CDs is that they don't have a sell-by date: you can miss their debut and still write about them. This one stayed in its shrink wrap for over two years, overlooked in the ever-growing pile in my office, but when I finally freed it, just recently, I knew I ...
Michel Camilo: Solo
by Dr. Judith Schlesinger
You get the truest measure of a pianist when s/he plays alone, completely responsible for keeping time and the listener's interest; it's the most personal, revealing canvas of all. On Solo, Michel Camilo's vibrant colors appear in new shadings, reflecting this uniquely intimate setting. The Grammy-winning pianist's first solo album is designed as a ...
McCoy Tyner: Shadows and Pulse at the Blue Note
by Dr. Judith Schlesinger
Driving down to see McCoy Tyner at the Blue Note, listening to his Grammy-nominated Illuminations along the way, I wondered what new thing I could possibly say about this jazz icon. Of course the CD is terrific, as already documented on AAJ, and I knew his performance would be masterful. I figured I could always discuss ...
Claudio Roditi: Light in the Dark
by Dr. Judith Schlesinger
This is the second recording from this innovative and engaging trio. In 2003, I reviewed their first Nagel-Heyer release, Three for One (341) ; rather than repeating myself (horrors!) you can find the pedigree of the personnel there . I really liked their debut CD, and I'm happy to report that Light in the Dark is ...
Jeff Hamilton Trio: The Best Things Happen...
by Dr. Judith Schlesinger
The Best Things Happen' when you listen to Jeff Hamilton. He's universally acknowledged as one of the greatest drummers in jazz, whether he's swinging the Clayton/Hamilton Jazz Orchestra or waking up a famous ghost band by sitting in--I witnessed that once, and the before/after difference was stunning. Unmatched for chops, ears, and flair, Hamilton has led ...
Rebeca Mauleon: Latin Fire
by Dr. Judith Schlesinger
From the first notes of Latin Fire, it's clear that the title is accurate. These days the words “Latin fire" are way over-used, applied to anything with an Afro-Cuban beat and exotic percussion. But much of it is too soggy to catch fire. Mauleón's music, in contrast, has that special snap and passion that signals the ...
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