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Koch - Schutz - Studer plus DJ M. Singe & DJ I-Sound: Roots and Wires
by Glenn Astarita
Their calling card should read something like; “avant-garde - - will travel” which is a spin on the old American Western TV series, “Palladin”. The trio of Hans Koch (woodwinds, EFX), Martin Schutz (cello, EFX) and Fredy Studer (drums) recorded Cuban musicians and overlaid arrangements on the 1999 release, Fidel and turned in something similar after ...
Franklin Kiermyer: Sanctification
by Glenn Astarita
Drummer Franklin Kiermyer continues his advocacy of later day Trane on Sanctification which also represents the first release for his new label, aptly titled, “Sunship Records”. Along with his long time working quartet of saxophonist Michael Stuart, pianist John Esposito and bassist Fima Ephron, Kiermyer once again revitalizes the spirit of John Coltrane via swirling progressions ...
Bobo Stenson Trio: Serenity
by Glenn Astarita
The 'Bobo Stenson Trio' pursues lucid expressionism akin to an artisan, as every pluck of the bass and well-placed note combined with master drummer Jon Christensen's acute stylistic approach, provides the optimum in group sensitivity and keen interplay. With this 2-CD set titled Serenity, pianist Bobo Stenson, bassist Anders Jormin and Christensen continue their artful and ...
Dominic Duval & Jason Kao Hwang: The Experiment
by Glenn Astarita
Two highly regarded modern jazz or – new music - improvisers explore the outer reaches of their respective crafts with this new release titled, The Experiment. Dominic Duval performing on his – hutchins bass, teams with violinist Jason Kao Hwang for a truly exhilarating series of works that are justifiably referred to as “Tone Poems” on ...
Lonnie Johnson: The Unsung Blues Legend (The Living Room Session)
by Glenn Astarita
Born in New Orleans, La. the late and now legendary guitarist-singer-songwriter Lonnie Johnson recorded with Louis Armstrong’s fabled and at the time (1927) - innovative “Hot Five”, while also recording with Duke Ellington and pioneering guitarist Eddie Lang. A brilliant and inspirational guitarist to more than just a few, Johnson didn’t always garner the respect he ...
Furio Di Castri/Joe Lovano Quartet: Unknown Voyage
by Glenn Astarita
Recorded in 1988 and originally released on the “A Tempo” label, Unknown Voyage is a worthy reissue featuring the “Furio Di Castri/Joe Lovano Quartet” - brought to us from the folks at “Newtone” records. Although billed as a quartet, the musical format here also comprises a series of duets and piano trio settings. Drummer Paul Motian ...
NOJO (Neufeld Occhipinti Jazz Orchestra) with Don Byron: You Are Here
by Glenn Astarita
Canadian’s - guitarist Michael Occhipinti and pianist Paul Neufeld are well-known in their native homeland and now that American jazz label “Koch” has released, You Are There, the large ensemble, “NOJO” (Neufeld Occhipinti Jazz Orchestra) should soon be the recipients of some widespread attention with this fine release! An added bonus here is the appearance of ...
Eugene Chadbourne & Paul Lovens: Young At Heart/Forgiven
by Glenn Astarita
When guitarist/vocalist/improviser Dr. Eugene Chadbourne sings a ballad or standard he certainly won’t erase memories of Nat King Cole or Sinatra yet Chadbourne melds his acerbic wit and time-honored sense of humor with his often-stunning technical finesse as a slick picking guitarist. With Young At Heart/Forgiven Chadbourne aligns himself with drummer Paul Lovens for 2 CDs ...
Carolyn Hume & Paul May: Zero
by Glenn Astarita
The initial press release states that keyboardist Carolyn Hume and drummer Paul May are “two young improvisers” - and that’s about it. And while this somewhat laid back and mood evoking release titled, Zero might represent an unusual twist for the normally free-spirited and modern jazz/improv based “Leo Records” label, the musicians do indeed improvise yet ...
Frank Kimbrough: Noumena
by Glenn Astarita
New York City-based pianist/composer Frank Kimbrough, also a stalwart member of the “Jazz Composers Collective” presents the jazz populous with his latest solo effort titled Noumena. - Derived from Jack Kerouac’s literary masterwork “On The Road” - “Noumena” ....”Is what you see with your eyes closed”. Here, Kimbrough utilizes a bass-less quartet featuring guitarist Ben Monder, ...
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