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Nigel Clark: Grand Hotel Europa
by Glenn Astarita
Here, Scotsman, Nigel Clark utilizes a nylon string acoustic guitar for a series of predominately up-tempo standards and original compositions. Besides being influenced by the great Gypsy guitarist, Django Reinhardt - the artist rounds out his overall attack with rippling single note leads, and classically tinged, flamenco-style expressionism. Clark also utilizes space and depth in concert ...
Gutbucket: Insomniacs Dream
by Glenn Astarita
Noted for their vivacious stage shenanigans, this New York City-based jazz/rock/punk quartet also packs a lot of muscle into its repertoire. In fact, notions of the proverbial high school bullies picking on their reticent classmates come to mind. With its freshman release, the instrumentalists’ uncompromising approach to music in general comes to fruition here via a ...
Mika Pohjola: Landmark
by Glenn Astarita
Pianist/composer Mika Pohjola represents one of those rare entities in modern music as his often-complex compositional style generally yields straightforward and easily attainable results. A musical mind at work for sure; however, Pohjola’s uncanny knack for integrating sonorous melodies with multi-layered and intricately formulated arrangements elicits notions of listener-friendliness. With Landmark, Pohjola garners strong support from ...
Gunter Heinz & Lou Grassi: Live In Wuppertal
by Glenn Astarita
New York City-based drummer/percussionist, Lou Grassi has been interrogating the modern jazz genre for quite some time, largely due to his ongoing “PoBand” aggregation. Grassi’s often-ferocious polyrhythmic attack is prominently highlighted during this pared down set featuring trombonist, Gunter Heinz, and special guest, guitarist Peter A. Worringer. Simply put, Grassi and Heinz, engage on a musical ...
Friends Of Mescalito/World Of Tomorrow: Nagual Music For Tonal People/III
by Glenn Astarita
The “W.O.O Direct” record label features a plethora of creative musicians emanating from the New York City area. The following signifies two recently issued productions by artists who seemingly share similar aspirations, while frequently performing as micro-collectives via live performances and recordings. The members of the “Friends of Mescalito,” derive influences from Frank Zappa, Sun Ra, ...
Kevin Norton & Haewon Min: Play The Music Of Anthony Braxton
by Glenn Astarita
Composer/percussionist, Kevin Norton has spent a lot of quality time with the estimable saxophonist/composer, Anthony Braxton. On this production, recorded live at “Roulette” in New York City, Norton and classically trained pianist, Haewon Min, reinterpret or perhaps personalize, five of Braxton’s works. Norton utilizes small percussion instruments, vibes, and marimba as contrapuntal and exploratory devices throughout ...
Sean Smith: Poise
by Glenn Astarita
Bassist/composer, Sean Smith has been the accompanist of choice for vocalists, Mark Murphy, Rosemary Clooney and Peggy Lee while also performing with saxophonist, Lee Konitz, and a host of others. However, Smith also shines as a thoughtful bandleader and composer, evidenced here on his second group led recording. On this release, pianist, Bill Charlap, and guitarist, ...
Jay Clayton & Jerry Granelli/Cassandra Wilson (Winter & Winter: Sound Songs & Point Of View
by Glenn Astarita
From 1985 thru 1995, JMT Productions' modern jazz-based record label released recordings by up and comers such as saxophonists, Steve Coleman, Tim Berne, Greg Osby and drummer, Joey Baron, amid a stellar cast of forward thinking artists. However, “Polydor K.K purchased the catalogue in 1995. Thus, all activities ceased as many of these albums and/or CDs ...
Joe McPhee & Joe Giardullo: Specific Gravity
by Glenn Astarita
Multi-woodwind specialist/trumpeter, Joe McPhee also utilizes a valve trombone during these duets with fellow woodwind ace, Joe Giardullo on this outing recorded live at “WPKN” radio in Bridgeport, CT. The soloists commence the proceedings with the twenty-eight minute, “A Priori.” On this piece, McPhee and Giardullo toggle between various instruments along with a metronome like clicking ...
Greg Koch: The Grip!
by Glenn Astarita
It doesn’t take long to figure out why Milwaukee, WI resident, guitarist, Greg Koch resides as a first call session musician for radio and TV advertisements. Hence, the artist displays his multifaceted talents during his debut for guitarist, Steve Vai’s “Favored Nations” record label. Basically, Koch possesses enviable chops, yet seems adept and undeniably at ease ...
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