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Dave Weckl Band: Perpetual Motion
by Glenn Astarita
Just about anyone who has followed jazz and jazz-fusion should be familiar with drummer Dave Weckl’s enviable talents. The artist came to prominence back in the '80s, performing with pianist Chick Corea’s electric (fusion) and acoustic (mainstream jazz) bands. Since then, Weckl has issued several solo outings amid guest spots with various ensembles. He’s released instructional ...
Sonny Simmons: Cosmosamatics II
by Glenn Astarita
Multi-reedman Michael Marcus and alto saxophonist Sonny Simmons have been collaborating since the early '80s. This release signifies the group's followup to the 2001 date Cosmosamatics. Much like the previous outing, the saxophonists work well together, amid organically tinted sound structures and razor sharp soloing.Drummer Jay Rosen's rumbling tom work rides atop bassist Curtis ...
Scott Henderson: Well to The Bone
by Glenn Astarita
The latest rock-blues solo effort from guitar hero Scott Henderson features more of a fusion spin than some of his previous efforts, although the guitarist's fabled Tribal Tech aggregation is firmly rooted within the fusion arena. But Henderson is not merely content with rehashing tried and true formulas. With this release, he continues to explore just ...
No Spaghetti Edition: Pasta Variations
by Glenn Astarita
Recorded live, this effort represents one of several new releases from the Norway-based avant-garde record label SOFA. The collective features British vocal improviser Phil Minton and fellow compatriot, keyboardist Pat Thomas as the duo augments a group of forward thinking Scandinavian artists. Here, drummer Ingar Zach and others align their improvisational wares for a set teeming ...
Ramsay Midwood: Shoot Out At The OK Chinese Restaurant
by Glenn Astarita
Subsequent to creating a buzz out on the West Coast, vocalist/guitarist Ramsay Midwood relocated to Austin Texas, performing amongst the nouveau crop of rock-based C&W bands. But this Virginia native’s rather asymmetrical past, including stints as a bike messenger and bit actor, only bespeaks part of the story. His affections for bluegrass and American roots music ...
Matt Lavelle Quartet: Handling the Moment
by Glenn Astarita
Thirty-two year old trumpeter Matt Lavelle hails from the Rockland County area of New York State. With this release, he reaps the benefits of a seasoned rhythm section, featuring seminal CIMP session drummer and solo artist Lou Grassi. In addition, Lavelle matches wits with tenor saxophonist Ras Moshe for an abundance of group-based highlights.
Ketil Bjornstad: Before the Light
by Glenn Astarita
Pianist/composer Ketil Bjornstad is primarily known for his new age, chamber jazz type outings on the ECM record label. This superbly recorded production is framed upon an imaginary soundtrack – composed for a film story, concerning love and so forth, as described within the liners. Bjornstad composed all these works and performs with guitarist Eivind Aarset, ...
Lol Coxhill & Veryan Weston: Worms Organising Archdukes
by Glenn Astarita
Lol Coxhill (sax) and Veryan Weston (piano) have been performing since the '70s amid their respective involvement in the British free-improvisational scene. These five pieces represent digitally recorded concert performances culled from the duo’s stints in England, Holland and Belgium between 2000 and 2001. Needless to say, there’s a certain magic that permeates ...
Kansas: Proto-Kaw: Early Recordings from Kansas 1971-1973
by Glenn Astarita
Kansas had a multitude of chart topping singles and LPs during the '70s. And were known for melding progressive rock with catchy twists and melodic hooks. However, this recording represents the band during the formative years, consisting of live and studio tracks. While the group’s founder and leader, guitarist Kerry Livgren lays it all out rather ...
Pago Libre: John Wolf Brennan - Tscho Theissing - Daniele Patumi - Arkady Shilkloper: Pago Libre
by Glenn Astarita
Pago Libre is one of the finest bands in the biz. This is a reissue of their original 1995 recording for the Germany-based "Bellaphon" label. Essentially, little or nothing is out of this band’s overall scope of capabilities. They commence the festivities with a toe-tapping groove, via bassist Daniele Patumi’s expressive walking bass lines during the ...
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