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Jerry Granelli - UFB: Broken Circle
by Glenn Astarita
While not a “jazz" recording in the true sense, the group known as UFB--led by well-known drummer/composer/bandleader Jerry Granelli--represents themes and notions spurred upon by his personal interest in Native American culture on Broken Circle. Here, Granelli leads a blues/rock driven outing that also boasts funk grooves on Prince's “Sign 'o' the Times," complete with thumping, ...
Simone Guiducci Gramelot Ensemble: Cantador
by Glenn Astarita
The “Simone Guiducci Gramelot Ensemble” intermingle Italian folk-ish themes with generous doses of improvisation, modern jazz structures and well-orchestrated small group arrangements on this charming and thoroughly enjoyable effort titled, Cantador. Led by guitarist/composer Simone Guiducci, the musicians pursue catchy melodies and gleefully romantic Italian style themes to coincide with harmonious interplay and sharp soloing. Guiducci ...
Platypus: Ice Cycles
by Glenn Astarita
“Platypus” is sort of a prog-rock supergroup as members of this band have performed or enjoy ongoing associations with the likes of such heavyweights as “Kings X”, “The Dregs”, “Dream Theatre” and others. With their follow up to last year’s hearty When Pus Comes To Shove, the band seems to have advanced their impetus on this ...
Chris Speed Trio: Iffy
by Glenn Astarita
After releasing two noteworthy and thoroughly – cutting edge – recordings for the “Songlines” modern-jazz label, saxophonist/clarinetist/composer Chris Speed adds new meaning to the phrase – power organ trio – with his latest endeavor and first recording for “Knitting Factory Records”, titled Iffy. With this outing, Speed utilizes the laudable talents of keyboardist Jamie Saft who ...
Roberto Dani (Splasc: Images
by Glenn Astarita
Italian Drummer/percussionist and here composer and leader of the date simply titled Images, Roberto Dani is no stranger to these American shores while currently touring with New York City based pianist Mika Pohjola and previous stints with Lee Konitz, Tim Berne and others. With this release Dani teams with renowned British vocalist Norma Winstone along with ...
Friesen/Zeitlin: In Concert
by Glenn Astarita
With In Concert, pianist Denny Zeitlin and bassist David Friesen present the listener with a synergistic experience yet in several instances it seems that Friesen may have been mixed a bit low during the post engineering phase, especially when the estimable bassist works the upper registers. However, on Wayne Shorter’s always beautiful, yet mysterious “Speak No ...
Thurston Moore: Lost To The City/Noise To Nowhere
by Glenn Astarita
Perhaps if Jimi Hendrix had decided to delve into free-rock-jazz or if Albert Ayler was an electric guitarist they respectively may have come up with something similar to this new release featuring - Sonic Youth - guitarist, Thurston Moore. Naturally it is fun to speculate yet we must bestow credit where credit is due as Moore ...
George Gruntz Concert Jazz Band: Merryteria
by Glenn Astarita
Pianist, bandleader George Gruntz names the various sections of his “Concert Jazz Band” after types of angels, as the liners allude to his personal sense of sanctification after all these years of performing and touring with an aggregate of jazz notables. With that and Gruntz’ seemingly cheerful persona, the title of his latest project - Merryteria ...
Caleb Sampson: Mr. Death - The Rise And Fall Of Fred A. Leuchter Jr.
by Glenn Astarita
Composer/keyboardist Caleb Sampson passed away on June 8th 1998 prior to the release of filmmaker Errol Morris’ documentary titled Mr. Death – The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter Jr.. Not having seen the movie, I believe Mr. Leuchter was responsible for either developing or maintaining execution apparatus or “machines of death”. In any event, ...
Tino Tracanna & Paolino Dalla Porta (Splasc: Nudes
by Glenn Astarita
Nudes represents a collection of aural portraits brought to us by saxophonist Tino Tracanna and double bassist Paolino Dalla Porta consisting of duet performances that might be analogous to the visual arts as the musicians artfully sculpt detailed curvatures of sound. Yet, the ten compositions presented here symbolize a bit more than just an agreeable set ...
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