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National Health: Playtime
by Glenn Astarita
“National Health” was indeed one of the finest exponents of the oft fabled “Canterbury” progressive rock era as Playtime represents the band’s first – live recording to be issued either on LP or CD format. Culled from performances at venues in France and Pennsylvania during a 1979 tour, this new release presents the listener with the ...
Kevin O: Sous Rature
by Glenn Astarita
Sous Rature is derived from Jacques Derrida’s word “under erasure” methodology and is the title of guitarist Kevin O’ Neil’s compelling solo effort for composer/drummer/percussionist Kevin Norton’s, “Barking Hoop” record label. Here, O’Neil exhibits blazing chops along with the extremely talented Norton and forward thinking alto saxophonists Jackson Moore and Steve Lehman. No doubt, the guitarist ...
Kurt Rosenwinkel: The Next Step
by Glenn Astarita
Electric guitarist/composer Kurt Rosenwinkel extends his wares while attaining or perhaps advancing to loftier heights on his second release for “Verve” records, titled The Next Step. Here, the guitarist and long time band-mate, tenor saxophonist Mark Turner share the bulk of the soloing in conjunction with bassist Ben Street and drummer Jeff Ballard who provide the ...
Gyorgy Szabados: Time Flies
by Glenn Astarita
According to the companion press release, pianist/composer Gyorgy Szabados is the “godfather of the Hungarian modern jazz scene”. Here, the artist embarks on a solo flight consisting of Euro-Classical style themes melded with free jazz dialogue. Basically, Szabados employs swirling clusters and lush embellishments in concert with dazzling speed and wonderfully coordinated yet altogether complex left-hand, ...
Tony Bianco, Paul Dunmall, Simon Picard: Utoma Trio
by Glenn Astarita
Drummer Tony Bianco’s resume reads like a laundry list of disparate musical talent. Here’s a man who has performed with rock and rollers Chuck Berry and Edgar Winter, modern jazz bassist Reggie Workman, saxophonist Dave Liebman and many others. However with this release, the drummer along with tenor saxophone titans Paul Dunmall and Simon Picard derive ...
Wilson-Berkman-Frahm-McCann-Allison: The Other Side of Ellington
by Glenn Astarita
Among the flood of commemorative Duke Ellington related projects witnessed in 1999, we cite The Other Side of Ellington as being one of the finer representations. Here, “Palmetto” recording artists, or perhaps – the “Palmetto All-Stars” turn in a decisively fresh and thoroughly attractive set of Ellington compositions along with one original by guitarist Pete McCann....... ...
Billy Childs Trio: Bedtime Stories
by Glenn Astarita
These days, piano trio-based recordings are sprouting faster than weeds growing out of concrete; however, the highly respected pianist Billy Childs breathes renewed life into a set dedicated to pianist/composer Herbie Hancock, titled Bedtime Stories – A Tribute to Herbie Hancock. And along with the ace rhythm section of bassist George Mraz and drummer Billy Hart, ...
Elliott Sharp's "Terraplane": Blues For Next
by Glenn Astarita
Blues For Next is the newly released two CD set by New York City downtown scene guitar god Elliott Sharp, as this recording bespeaks a bit of a diversion from the guitarist’s usual blend consisting of hard-core prog-rock/modern jazz and EFX based stylizations. On disc one, subtitled “Plus”, the guitarist utilizes the vocal talents of Eric ...
Pierre Favre: European Chamber Ensemble
by Glenn Astarita
Pierre Favre is not only one of the most musically minded freelance drummers in modern jazz yet also leads the charmingly inventive quartet known as “Singing Drums”. And with his latest endeavor titled European Chamber Ensemble, the maestro extends his quartet with the addition of a dual string section, guitar and bass. Favre and fellow percussionist ...
Mark Whitecage Trio: Fractured Standards & Fairy Tales
by Glenn Astarita
The “Mark Whitecage Trio” packs a mighty punch on Fractured Standards & Fairy Tales - “Live on Tour in TOURS Vol. 1”. A limited edition release on the independent “Acoustics” label, the musicians weave noticeable elements of whimsy with subtle EFX induced treatments along with piping hot interplay and cunning improvisational speak. On the twenty-minute opener ...
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