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Pierre Favre Singing Drums: Souffles
by Glenn Astarita
Two percussionists, Sax and Tuba comprise Souffles, led by the brilliant Swiss drummer-composer, Pierre Favre. What an interesting concept?! Judging from the unorthodox instrumentation one could very well assume that this might be one of those free-jazz fests featuring inordinate doses of pounding drums and wild improvisational banter.... Not the case here.......Favre’s vision is nonetheless cohesive, ...
T.K. Blue: Another Blue
by Glenn Astarita
Multi-reedman, Talib Kibwe a.k.a. T.K. Blue has been lurking in the shadows albeit in workmanlike fashion while serving as musical director for Randy Weston or supporting the legendary Abdullah Ibrahim. On Another Blue T.K. Blue gets his day in the Sun (and deservedly so...) under the auspices of Arkadia Records’ producer Bob Karcy.Here, Blue ...
Flipside: Flipside
by Glenn Astarita
New York City based “Flipside” is a multinational quartet featuring New Zealanders Matt Penman (bass), Greg Tuohey (guitar), Irish drummer Darren Beckett and French saxophonist Jerome Sabbagh. “Flipside” is about strong grooves, sensitive group interplay and adequate breathing room for the soloists as in Matt Penman’s composition, “The Magic Beans”. Here, Jerome Sabbagh leads the charge ...
Tempest: The 10th Anniversary Compilation
by Glenn Astarita
According to the press kit, the loyal fan base of Celtic prog-rock band Tempest, were the advisors who helped determine which tracks should appear on the 10th Anniversary Compilation. The driving factor here, was that these songs were to be culled from their pre-Magna Carta catalogue; which represents 4 releases on independent labels that are now ...
Derek Sherinian: Planet X
by Glenn Astarita
California based keyboard expert Derek Sherinian has performed with diverse artists such as glam rock superstars Kiss and Alice Cooper while also being a member of the prog-metal band, Dream Theater. Recently, Sherinian offered his highly adept talents to the markedly successful Emerson, Lake & Palmer tribute disc, which was also released on the Magna Carta ...
Mark Whitecage Quartet: Caged No More
by Glenn Astarita
A 1997 release, Caged No More may serve as a metaphor for multi-reedman Mark Whitecage and his boundless array of musical propositions, formats and stylizations. Here, Whitecage along with longtime associate’s cellist, Tomas Ulrich, bassist Dominic Duval and drummer-percussionist Jay Rosen, stylistically demonstrate the fine art of improvisation! Recorded live at The Spirit Room in Rossie ...
Mark Whitecage's Other Quartet: Consensual Tension
by Glenn Astarita
On “Murmurings”, Whitecage (alto) and Mateen (tenor) trade some serious heat while Fonda and Sorgen swing or rumble and tumble in support of the clever and fire breathing improv from the saxophonists. “Drum Reso” emits notions of being a nursery rhyme for children who are destined to become modern or free jazz musicians when they grow ...
London Jazz Composers Orchestra: Double Trouble Two
by Glenn Astarita
Bassist, composer and British Free-Jazz icon, Barry Guy along with the much celebrated “London Jazz Composers Orchestra” represent a who’s who of the European avant-garde jazz scene. On Double Trouble Two, Guy enlists American pianist Marilyn Crispell along with Swiss drummer Pierre Favre and compatriot, pianist Irene Schweizer. Taken or approached as a whole, Double Trouble ...
Bobby Previte-Marc Ducret: In The Grass
by Glenn Astarita
What we have here are a series of duets from two extremely “happening” musicians. Guitarist Marc Ducret and drummer Bobby Previte are undeniably two of the most productive and revered musician/composers of recent times, mainly within modern jazz circles. On In The Grass these gifted stylists take a gregarious stab at stirring up the pot sans ...
Various: Klezmer Festival 1998 - Live at the Knitting Factory
by Glenn Astarita
One of several new releases from Knitting Factory Records is Klezmer Festival 1998 which was recorded at the Knitting Factory in New York City as part of the “Jewsapalooza” festival. Here, we get an aural taste of several bands that synthesize Jewish folklore with jazz and other genres. The “Jewish Alternative Movement” has become a potent ...
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