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Monty Alexander: Impressions in Blue
by Franz A. Matzner
Monty Alexander's latest trio release instructs the listener on how wide a spectrum of hues fall within the category called blue. More precisely, Alexander reveals that there are definitely a few shades that the majority of jazz albums—an almost nauseating number of which incorporate the word ‘blue’ in their album and song titles—have ignored.
E.M.P.: E.M.P Project
by Franz A. Matzner
The result of a long-awaited musical and personal reunion, the self-titled E.M.P. Project brings together university friends William Ellis (drums), Joseph Patrick Moore (bass), and Shawn Perkinson (guitar) for a two day session of stirring and integrated playing. After graduating from the University of Tennessee ten years ago, each member of the trio has pursued his ...
David Laborier: David Laborier Trio
by Franz A. Matzner
Yet another testament to the internationality of jazz, its diversity, and the vibrant place it maintains abroad, particularly in Europe, the David Laborier Trio’s self-titled release presents the work of three Luxumbourg based musicians, David Laborier (guitar), Jean Yves Jung (Hammond B3), and Jean Marc Robin (drums), with guest tenor saxophonist Erwin Vann performing on three ...
Ron Jackson: The Dream I Had
by Franz A. Matzner
As Broadway pit-player, bandleader, international performer, studio musician, and song composer, guitarist Ron Jackson has proven himself comfortable in a wide variety of contexts. Jackson takes full advantage of this diverse musical experience on his third release, The Dream I Had, a well-balanced, well-executed album of original compositions and covers. His trio with ...
Dave Stryker and Steve Slagle: The Stryker/Slagle Band
by Franz A. Matzner
Dave Stryker (guitar) and Steve Slagle (alto, soprano sax) have a long standing musical relationship, and this “debut” album is far from the first time these veteran sidemen have recorded together in the studio. Nor is the rhythm section of Tim Horner (drums) and Bill Morning (bass) a new addition. All these musicians have not only ...
Charnett Moffett: Planet Home
by Franz A. Matzner
Released in 1995, Charnett Moffett's Planet Home represents a tremendous musical accomplishment. Coming from a successful musical family, Moffett has been playing the bass since early childhood, and he has been recognized on the scene for quite some time as a master of the instrument. What Moffett had yet to do prior to Planet Home was ...
