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Moutin Reunion Quartet: Power Tree

Read "Power Tree" reviewed by Mark F. Turner

by Mark F. Turner
March 1, 2002

Jazz siblings such as Monty and Larry Alexander; Jimmy, Percy and Tootie Heath, and of course, George and Ira Gershwin share a unique bond of family and music kinship. It's even more unique to learn how a set of twins that grew up in an environment surrounded by jazz music, have earned a PHD in Physics ...

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Bir: Gypsy Project

Read "Gypsy Project" reviewed by Jim Santella

by Jim Santella
March 1, 2002

Re-creating the music of Django Reinhardt, this time focused on the years after 1940, Biréli Lagrène brings back vivid memories: a two-step swing foundation without the usual rhythm section, a soaring Stéphane Grappelli violin melody, and Reinhardt's graceful guitar, trading improvised thoughts. Lagrène is superb. On “Vout et Moi," he transposes the rare solo that guitarist ...

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Rosario Giuliani Quartet: Luggage

by Jim Santella
March 1, 2002

Alto saxophonists are usually compared to Cannonball Adderley, Charlie Parker, Jackie McLean, Phil Woods, or another widely-known artist who's been identified with that instrument. It's the luggage they carry with them everywhere. Rosario Giuliani, however, has his own voice and needn't be linked. He carries himself lightly for some themes; powerfully heavy for others. Giuliani's tone ...

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Jean-Michel Pilc: Welcome Home

Read "Welcome Home" reviewed by Mark F. Turner

by Mark F. Turner
March 1, 2002

In a galaxy of jazz stars, some members shine a little brighter than others do, even if they're not as recognizable. Pianist and composer Jean-Michel Pilc and his trio will be hard pressed not to go unnoticed here in the States with his latest stellar recording Welcome Home. Born in Paris in 1960 and a resident ...

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Jean-Michel Pilc: Welcome Home

Read "Welcome Home" reviewed by Mark Corroto

by Mark Corroto
March 1, 2002

Attention DJ Diapers and baby-mixmasters, the original artists to utilize sampling in music were jazz musicians. Saxophonist Charlie Parker could quote any line from popular music within the context of any solo he was inventing. Pianist Jean-Michel Pilc picks up this tradition, and plays music with an intensely modern and hip technique. Welcome Home is his ...

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Bill Carrothers: Duets With Bill Stewart

Read "Duets With Bill Stewart" reviewed by Jim Santella

by Jim Santella
February 1, 2002

Recorded three years ago, released on the Birdology label, and reissued now by Dreyfus, this duo session brings together two veterans who share a desire to create unique music every time out. Bill Carrothers is 37. Bill Stewart is 35. They're at a point in their careers where creativity and tradition have been united by a ...

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Bill Carrothers: Duets With Bill Stewart

by Jim Santella
February 1, 2002

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Roy Haynes: Birds of a Feather- A Tribute to Charlie Parker

Read "Birds of a Feather- A Tribute to Charlie Parker" reviewed by C. Michael Bailey

by C. Michael Bailey
February 1, 2002

Be Bop. Does the jazz market need yet another recapitulation of Charlie Parker book? Absolutely. One can never hear too much Charlie Parker, particularly as lovingly assembled as Birds of a Feather—A Tribute to Charlie Parker. What makes this release special is that esteemed drummer, Roy Haynes, who as a teenager performed in Parker-led groups ...

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