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Tommy Smith: Blue Smith
by Glenn Astarita
Scottish saxophonist Tommy Smith boasts a corpulent and ringing tone via his zealous articulation of extended notes and stylish mode of execution as he often melds tenacity with grace and eloquence. Here, Smith unites with guitarist John Scofield, bassist James Genus and drummer Clarence Penn for a jazz/blues based venture, aptly titled, Blue Smith. In some ...
David Phillips & Freedance: David Phillips & Freedance
by Glenn Astarita
Bassist David Phillips and his band, “Freedance” turn in a mighty fine showing on this new “NAXOS” release! Basically, the band gets out of the gate in a flurry on the opener, “Eastern Peace” as they surge onward with ominous yet at times breezy themes while Phillips and drummer Tony Moreno provide the monstrous underpinnings. Here, ...
Shirley Witherspoon: Magic & Love
by Glenn Astarita
Vocalist Shirley Witherspoon enjoyed a brief stint with Duke Ellington yet has been a major force on the Minneapolis/St.Paul jazz scene for thirty-nine years. In fact, January 26th is “Shirley Witherspoon” day in Minnesota yet Ms. Witherspoon was diagnosed with diabetes in 1986, which has to some extent, impeded her career. However, with her fine new ...
Dr. Dan: Dan On The Moon
by Glenn Astarita
He’s performed with the legendary Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown, guitarist Steve Vai and with the fine Atlanta, Georgia based outfit, - “Aquarium Rescue Unit” as keyboardist Dr. Dan embarks on a solo flight with this brand new release titled, Dan On The Moon. Not jazz but more of a hodgepodge of jazzy riffs, soul-funk and fusion grooves, ...
The Treehouse Project: The Treehouse Project
by Glenn Astarita
Chicago, Illinois-based, The Treehouse Project aims to meld disparate musical forms and methodologies into jazz-based themes and rhythms while instituting somewhat of a grassroots approach. On their debut and independently produced recording, the quartet performs with a slight edge featuring Dave McDonnell's funk/rock saxophone lines, Matt Thompson's pumping bass and George Kalantzis' well-constructed jazz/rock guitar soloing ...
Edward Ratliff's Rhapsodalia: Wong Fei-Hong Meets Little Strudel
by Glenn Astarita
With this new release titled, Wong Fei-Hong Meets Little Strudel, multi-instrumentalist, horn-man Edward Ratliff exhibits an acute musical mind to go along with his somewhat entertaining and altogether diverse concepts. Ratliff and his New York City-based band “Rhapsodalia” go straight to one’s heart and imagination while injecting strong doses of whimsy and artful musicianship which is ...
Joey Calderazzo: Joey Calderazzo
by Glenn Astarita
Pianist Joey Calderazzo’s debut solo release for “Columbia Records” simply titled, Joey Calderazzo was recorded at the quaint and historic “Tarrytown Music Hall” in Tarrytown, New York and produced by the pianist’s ex-employer, Branford Marsalis. On this outing, Calderazzo aligns himself with an elite crew, as bassist John Patitucci and drummer Jeff “Tain” Watts infuse their ...
Evan Parker - Barry Guy - Paul Lytton and Marilyn Crispell: After Appleby
by Glenn Astarita
After Appleby is a recently issued 2 CD-set from the powerhouse Trio of saxophonist Evan Parker, percussionist Paul Lytton, bassist Barry Guy and here teeming with pianist Marilyn Crispell for what heats up to be a - festive union of bleeding edge improvisational spirits! A supergroup for the – modern music – ages, these esteemed musicians ...
Hal Russell: Albert's Lullaby
by Glenn Astarita
Multi-instrumentalist and beloved free-jazz pioneer Hal Russell passed away in 1991 as the newly released Albert’s Lullaby represents one of Russell’s final recordings. Russell and his “NRG Ensemble” were infamous for crafting abstract, gleefully rambunctious avant-garde jazz compositions and improvisations as Russell also helped establish paradigms for many of our younger and present day modern or ...
Pachora: Ast
by Glenn Astarita
With their 3rd release titled Ast, “Pachora” continues to extend their reach to the global-beat, modern jazz community. A sprightly diversion from their ongoing and thoroughly cutting edge projects within the time honored New York City – Downtown – scene, multi-reedman Chris Speed, bassist Skuli Sverrisson, drummer Jim Black and guitarist Brad Shepik here, utilizing the ...
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