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Uri Caine: Bedrock
by Glenn Astarita
Upon the heels of his well-received and inventive forays into hybrid classical/jazz territory, pianist/composer Uri Caine surges onward with three markedly divergent releases for the Winter & Winter label. His first solo piano recording, Solitaire, and the Brazilian-based Rio represent contrasting projects, whereas Bedrock boasts an electronic, groove oriented program. On the latter, Caine performs the ...
David Haney Quartet: Caramel Topped Terrier
by Glenn Astarita
Canada-born pianist/composer David Haney states that the premise for this recording was based upon “spontaneously composed" material, although the artist subsequently replaced piano tracks on three pieces. Haney's resume includes liturgical and chamber works, hybrid jazz/classical improvisations, and music for ballet. This recording features jazz greats Julian Priester on trombone and Han Bennink on drums. The ...
Mark Kleinhaut Trio with Tiger Okoshi: Chasing Tales
by Glenn Astarita
The twist to this story is guitarist Mark Kleinhaut's double identity. When he's not performing and teaching music, Kleinhaut is a vice president of a Boston, MA-based banking institution. But as a musician, the artist adheres to the somewhat traditional school of jazz guitar. On this noteworthy 2002 release, he adds the well-traveled trumpeter Tiger Okoshi ...
J.A. Granelli and Mr. Lucky: El Oh El Ay
by Glenn Astarita
Here's a concisely arranged, quaint and slightly off-kilter effort from a crew of New York City musicians who generally shun the straight and narrow. Organist Jamie Shaft commences the opener, “Whatever Lola Wants," with an eerie, low-pitched groove followed by David Tronzo's wily slide guitar ruminations. The band continues to meld laid back, funk vibes with ...
Bitches Brew: Gooey Dewey
by Glenn Astarita
Throughout the '90s and into the new millennium, the jazz world has witnessed quite a few spins on Miles Davis's electric funk/fusion period. The San Francisco-based outfit Bitches Brew has adopted the late trumpeter's methodologies into its overall sound and approach. A local Bay Area favorite, this nine-piece band presents more than just a few, thoroughly ...
Vinnie Colaiuta - Robben Ford - Jimmy Haslip: Jing Chi
by Glenn Astarita
Guitarist Robben Ford has established a successful solo career; bassist Jimmy Haslip gained notoriety with the Yellowjackets; and drummer Vinnie Colaiuta is perhaps one of the most called upon session artists in the business. One might have high expectations for this joint production, yet not much happens until we get to the piece titled “Going Nowhere." ...
Bobby Previte & Bump: Just Add Water
by Glenn Astarita
Drummer/composer Bobby Previte, and others of note helped characterize what is now known as New York City's “downtown" scene. After a string of successful recordings for the Gramavision and ENJA labels, the artist rebounds onto the scene with his initial outing for Palmetto Records. With this release, Previte reaps the benefits of an all-star aggregation. And ...
Paul Smoker Trio: Mirabile Dictu
by Glenn Astarita
Trumpeter Paul Smoker has taken a front seat in the vast wave of progressive jazz, thanks to co-led dates, numerous sessions, and his affiliation with the fine Fonda - Stevens modern jazz group. On this 2001 release, the trumpeter staffs a drummer-less trio that pursues an amalgamation of motifs based upon extended improvisational frameworks. Smoker projects ...
NeBelNest: NoVa eXPReSS
by Glenn Astarita
With its second release (and the first for Cuneiform Records), this French prog-rock quartet charts a direction consisting of expansive sheets of sound, driving rock rhythms, and climactically driven time changes. Unfortunately, the results prove mixed at best. On the opener, “Blackmail," guitarist Cyril Malderez pursues blaring chord voicings atop keyboardist Olivier Teledor's swarming progressions and ...
Sten Sandell Trio: Standing Wave
by Glenn Astarita
Pianist Sten Sandell has recorded for a variety of modern jazz/avant-garde-based labels. This release features the artist in a trio setting, recorded live in Norway and Germany. Better known in Europe, Standell often opts for a muscular attack; and like many of his peers, he derives a fair amount of influence from pianist Cecil Taylor. However, ...
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