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Richard Galliano: Piazzolla Forever
by Dan McClenaghan
Astor Piazzolla (1923-92) took the originally blue collar Argentinean tango to new and unforeseen levels, and onto a classical plane. A virtuoso on the bandoneon – a squeeze box similar in sound to the accordion – he abandoned his plans for a European classical music career to embrace the earthier tango sounds of his homeland.
Jean-Michel Pilc: Cardinal Points
by Franz A. Matzner
A restless, cacophonous plunge formed of stylistic syntheses, rapid streams of tempo changes, textural reversals, sonic leaps, and rhythmic discords, Cardinal Points vaults toward new realms of jazz piano expression.Unlike many modern pianists, particularly those working in trio settings, Jean-Michel Pilc does not emulate the emotional vulnerability displayed and established by Bill Evans, that ...
Lester Bowie Brass Fantasy: When the Spirit Returns
by Dan McClenaghan
Lester Bowie led the pack of avant-garde trumpeters in his work with the Art Ensemble of Chicago, but his Brass Fantasy output was always in a more traditional vein, even when blending elements of funk, hip-hop, soul, rock, reggae, and any other musical influences that crossed the bandleader's mind.Bowie passsed away in 1999, but ...
Ahmad Jamal: In Search Of... Momentum
by AAJ Staff
Though there are and have been pianists similarly influenced by Ahmad Jamal and Bud Powell – for starters, McCoy Tyner – without Jamal alone, there might not also have been a Keith Jarrett or Matthew Shipp. Why Jamal's “out there" tendencies has gone underappreciated by both straight-ahead and avant garde camps, is beyond comprehension.
Tisziji Munoz: Divine Radiance
by Hank Shteamer
Quick! Name a shredding electric guitarist heavily influenced by late-period John Coltrane... If you said Sonny Sharrock, you're probably not alone; Sharrock built a career out of translating the turbo-charged tenor saxophone sounds of Coltrane, Albert Ayler and other first-generation avant-garde players to the guitar. Few know, however, that Sharrock, who seems peerless, has company in ...
Ahmad Jamal: In Search Of... Momentum
by Farrell Lowe
Ahmad Jamal's In Search Of... Momentum is a sterling example of the finest elements of a jazz piano trio. This band is so tight, it sounds like they grew up together. Listen, for example, to the flawless execution of the unison bass parts between James Cammack's acoustic renderings and Jamal's left-hand figures--it's like they're connected at ...
Ahmad Jamal: In Search Of... Momentum
by Jim Santella
Ahmad Jamal learned to play piano at age 3 and started his professional career at age 11. His dynamic use of volume control, his swinging enthusiasm, and the manner in which his superb keyboard technique dresses up a melody all contribute to the artist’s continued success. His classic “Poinciana” has become a major landmark in the ...
Ron Carter Nonet: Eight Plus
by Mark F. Turner
The timing is definitely appropriate for the release of the Ron Carter Nonet's 1990 record Eight Plus, with today's seemingly resurgence of octets, nonets, and mid-size jazz groups. Mr. Carter adds a twist by featuring his skills on the piccolo bass. Combine a quartet of cellos with a horn-less jazz quintet, and the compositions stretch far ...
Ron Carter Nonet: Eight Plus
by C. Michael Bailey
With Stardust (Blue Note 37813, 2002) bassist Ron Carter produced a tasteful collection of standards as a tribute to Oscar Pettiford, impeccably conceived and performed. It was a safe affair where creative risk was minimal. Not so on Eight Plus. Here, Carter employs his trusty piccolo bass and a quartet of cellos. That alone should be ...
Gipsy Project & Friends
Label: Dreyfus Records
Released: 2002
Track listing: 1. Djangology
2. When Day Is Done
3. Bei Dir War Es Immer So Schon
4. Babik
5. On Es-tu Mon Amour?
6. Les Yeux Noirs
7. Envie De Toi
8. Minor Swing
9. Laura
10. Artillerie Lourde
11. Place De Broukere
12. Songe D'automne
13. Une Histoire Simple
14. Ma Premiere Guitare
