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British Klezmer/Jazz Fusion
by Elliott Simon
The re-acquaintance of klezmer, Eastern European Jewish modes and rhythms, with American jazz is currently at its height. Initially, Jewish immigrant musicians arriving during the late 1800s and early part of the twentieth century brought with them a standard traditional repertoire. In the 1920s and 30s a symbiotic relationship began to develop with jazz due in ...
Ahmed Abdul-Malik: Jazz Sounds of Africa
by Elliott Simon
A top sideman with Monk and Herbie Mann, bassist Ahmed Abdul-Malik must have realized that if he remained parochial it would result in complacency. Early in his career, he chose to explore his Sudanese roots and an association with pianist Randy Weston, known for his own Afro-Jazz blending, perhaps nourished this inclination. During these inquiries, he ...
Aki Takase and Rudi Mahall: The Dessert
by Elliott Simon
Previous collaborations between pianist Aki Takase and bass clarinetist Rudi Mahall have resulted in clever recapitulations of W. C. Handy and Eric Dolphy tunes. The Dessert allows both artists the freedom of a completely self-penned CD to present 17 pieces that emphasize their delectable dynamics. On the sweetest slices, piano and bass clarinet blend to create ...
Sheryl Bailey: The Power of 3
by Elliott Simon
Guitarist Sheryl Bailey is chameleon-like in her ability to bring inventive coloration to traditional forms. She has released a sizzling guitar goddess CD, Little Misunderstood; a bluesy dual guitar follow-up, Reunion of Souls; and adds highly original stylings to David Krakauer's Klezmer Madness. Her latest recording, The Power of 3, further broadens this diversity by featuring ...
Erik Friedlander: Quake
by Elliott Simon
Cellist Erik Friedlander has reconvened his unique Topaz quartet with Quake the eclectic result. Stomu and Satoshi Takeishi on fretless electric bass and percussion, respectively, join Andy Laster on alto sax to reprise the same core lineup that has produced two previous strong efforts. Quake picks up and continues these explorations into a heady mix of ...
The Book Of Klezmer
by Elliott Simon
The Book of Klezmer: The History, The Music, The Folklore Yale Strom Chicago Review Press ISBN: 1556524455 Klezmer is a wellspring for NYC's jazz musicians and as Yale Strom points out in The Book of Klezmer ; this well runs very deep. While jazz's 'soul' is African-American spiritual ...
Richard Locker: Jewish Cello Masterpieces
by Elliott Simon
The cello has an incredible range of emotional expression, with high notes that can thrill and a deep resonance capable of reaching into your gut and grabbing your attention. Given this, New York City cellist Richard Locker's Jewish Cello Masterpieces is a special delight. A mix of “classical” pieces and “popular” melodies, the recording is foremost ...
Hans Ulrik/Steve Swallow/Jonas Johansen: Trio
by Elliott Simon
On the aptly (if unimaginatively) named Trio, American electric bassist Steve Swallow joins forces with two Danish musicians: sax player Hans Ulrik and drummer Jonas Johansen. At every turn, Swallow demonstrates why he is the premiere electric jazz bassist of the last two decades. When his trademark 5-string finds the groove that makes the trio equal ...
Pete Malinverni: Autumn in New York
by Elliott Simon
Dedicated to two friends who heroically perished on that fatal New York autumn morning, the stark black and white “In Memoriam" look of pianist Pete Malinverni's new release belies the hope that lies within. Malinverni reprises the Vernon Duke classic title and tastefully uses his friends' courageous acts to deliver a prayer of hope to the ...
Simone Guidicci: Chorale
by Elliott Simon
Acoustic guitarist Simone Guiducci and his Gramelot Ensemble have defined a new musical language that combines indigenous Northern Italian folk music with modern jazz. Inspired by the invented “gramelot" language of 15th century troubadours, 16th century Monteverdian fundamental discords and the modern gramelot of playwright Dario Fo, the Ensemble's latest release, Chorale, exposes a quintet that ...
