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Take Two: Variations on Dave Brubeck
by Dr. Judith Schlesinger
The music of pianist Dave Brubeck has been cherished throughout the world since the mid 1950s. While he's written orchestral, choral and sacred work, his most familiar are jazz tunes like “Strange Meadowlark," “Blue Rondo A La Turk," “Three To Get Ready," “Unsquare Dance" and that mega-hit “Take Five," written by his band mate, alto saxophonist ...
The Definitive Monk Bio: So, Was He Crazy, or What?
by Dr. Judith Schlesinger
Thelonious Monk: The Life and Times of an American Original, by Robin D. G. Kelley, was published in the fall of 2009. It arrived surrounded by buzz that, since the author had unprecedented access to the Monk family, he could finally answer those lingering questions about his “mental illness"--as in, was Thelonious schizophrenic, bipolar, ...
Brazilian Buffet: Trio + 1, Patricia Talem, Paulinho Garcia, Nilson Matta, Fred Hersch
by Dr. Judith Schlesinger
Here's a tasty buffet from Brasil: five newly released, or in 2009 recently revived, CDs that underscore the richness of the music. The artists range from brand new to legendary, while the menu includes two vocal CDs, one mix of vocals and instrumentals, and a pair of unusual takes on the genre: an other-worldly trio, and ...
Claudio Roditi: Brazilliance x 4
by Dr. Judith Schlesinger
Brazilliance x 4 is only the tenth release from Resonance Records, an arm of the non-profit “Rising Stars Foundation" which aims to showcase new talent. Although trumpeter Claudio Roditi has been well-known and much-loved within the Brazilian music community, he has not been nearly as visible to the general public. His latest is likely to change ...
The Hot Club of San Francisco: Bohemian Maestro: Django Reinhardt and the Impressionists
by Dr. Judith Schlesinger
This could be the most ingenious tribute I've ever heard: it's not just the music of a much-loved legend, but the sounds that surrounded and inspired him as well. In this case the legend is Django Reinhardt, and the tribute-makers are the reliably terrific Hot Club of San Francisco [HCSF] and their classy classical guests: pianist/conductor ...
Ernestine Anderson: A Song for You
by Dr. Judith Schlesinger
There's no doubt that American Idol, that immensely popular TV vocal competition now in its eighth season as of this writing, has redefined the public's idea of what constitutes “great" singing. In many quarters, the old criteria of good pitch and time, pleasing tone and honest feeling are no longer sufficient, for why hold onto one ...
Tamir Hendelman: Playground
by Dr. Judith Schlesinger
This is quite an unusual debut, since Israeli-born pianist Tamir Hendelman already had an international reputation years before this first CD as leader. A longstanding anchor of two famous bands (the Jeff Hamilton Trio since 2000, and the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra since 2001), Hendelman is increasingly busy as arranger, sideman, and accompanist for singers such as ...
Eliane Elias: Bossa Nova Stories
by Dr. Judith Schlesinger
This terrific recording by Eliane Elias salutes the 50th anniversary of bossa nova in a number of explicit ways. For one thing, it contains the three most famous tunes by its most famous composer, Antonio Carlos Jobim ("Girl from Ipanema," “Desafinado," and “Chega de Saudade,"), where Elias paraphrases his familiar piano solos; for another, the generous ...
Claudio Roditi: Impressions
by Dr. Judith Schlesinger
This CD is not for Coltrane purists: they might be horrified when the master's compositions ride in on a Brazilian beat. But for those who are merely fans, Impressions offers a tuneful and intriguing alchemy, as classics like “Moment's Notice," “Naima," and “Giant Steps" are interpreted by a top Carioca quintet. This is especially enjoyable when ...
Gene Bertoncini / Roni Ben-Hur: Smile: Jazz Therapy Volume 1
by Dr. Judith Schlesinger
This is a terrific release for several reasons. For one thing, everyone involved in the CD's creation and promotion donated their services, which funnels all proceeds directly to the Dizzy Gillespie Memorial Fund of the Englewood Hospital and Medical Center in Englewood, New Jersey. According to Jana Herzen, president of Motema Music, Smile:Jazz Therapy Volume 1 ...
