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Jane Ira Bloom: The Red Quartets
by Glenn Astarita
Undeniably one of jazz’ foremost soprano saxophonists, Jane Ira Bloom is known for her willingness to take chances, or at times taking the lesser known path while skirting the fringes of modern mainstream jazz. On The Red Quartets Ms. Bloom performs with all the graceful majesty which has become her trademark while working with an ensemble ...
Steve Lacy Trio: The Rent
by Glenn Astarita
At 65 years young, Steve Lacy continues to build upon his vast recorded legacy with boundless creative spirit and full-fledged determination while his contributions to modern jazz are well documented and legendary. On The Rent Lacy along with long time musical associates, bassist Jean-Jacques Avenel (b) and drummer John Betsch explore the Trio format within the ...
Jan Jankeje: A Portrait Of
by Glenn Astarita
Slovakian-born bassist Jan Jankeje is well known and highly respected within European jazz circles as Jankeje has performed with legends such as the late trumpeter Doc Cheatham and legendary alto saxophonist Benny Waters. Besides scoring music for films, and discovering guitarist and child prodigy Bireli Lagrene, Jankeje has been the house bassist and producer for the ...
Eric Alexander: Man With A Horn
by Glenn Astarita
A best seller in Japan in 1997, Man With A Horn has recently been released Stateside by the folks at Milestone records. Thirty-year-old tenor saxophonist Eric Alexander shows quite a bit of verve and panache on this release. Alexander’s funk-swing based “Unsung Hero” glowingly demonstrates his sure-fired, well-pronounced phrasing and cleverly stated lyricism through his huge ...
Hughscore: Delta Flora
by Glenn Astarita
Hughscore combines the talents of legendary British composer/bassist Hugh Hopper with Seattle bassist Fred Chalenor and keyboardist/vocalist Elaine diFalco. With their 3rd release, Delta Flora, this estimable cast is joined by new band member Tucker Martine, who handles the drums, percussion and assists with the overall production. The complimentary dual bass work from Hopper and Chalenor ...
William Roper, Francis Wong & Elliot Humberto Kavee: The Lament Of Absalom
by Glenn Astarita
The tuba is an often-misunderstood instrument, especially within jazz circles. However, skilled artists such as William Roper and Howard Johnson to cite but a few, have made great strides incorporating this bulky and almost comical looking instrument into the jazz forefront. Roper has made quite a name for himself performing or recording with Yusef Lateef, Anthony ...
Dave Douglas: Songs For Wandering Souls
by Glenn Astarita
Trumpeter Dave Douglas and his cohorts comprising the Tiny Bell Trio are among the hottest jazzmen on the planet these days. The much revered Tiny Bell Trio, featuring the extraordinary talents of drummer Jim Black and guitarist Brad Shepikfuse European motifs and mold them into a signature style/sound which has become the Trio's hallmark. Newly released ...
Spontaneous Music Ensemble: Low Profile 1977-1988
by Glenn Astarita
The late drummer John Stevens was charismatic, at times unpredictable yet played with conviction and enthusiasm through his now historic free jazz/improv band, “Spontaneous Music Ensemble”. The rendition of SME portrayed here, represents the version “that lasted the longest period, whilst probably performing and recording the least”, from the words of Emanem’s Martin Davidson. Here, Stevens ...
Roger Smith: Extended Plays - solo guitar improvisations 1993-97
by Glenn Astarita
Guitarist Roger Smith is well known for his long association with the late John Stevens’ now legendary, Spontaneous Music Ensemble of which he spent nearly 20 years. Smith is recognized for his ingenuity as a free-improvisational guitarist. Here, on Extended Plays-Improvised Solos we are treated to 9 pieces from this truly amazing, starkly original and somewhat ...
Dan Willis: Dan Willis Quartet
by Glenn Astarita
31 year old Saxophonist Dan Willis has performed and recorded with some of jazz's finest, which includes Joey Baron, Michael Brecker, Peter Erskine, Lee Konitz, Rob McConnell and many others. Here, Dan steps out on his first solo recording aptly titled the “Dan Willis Quartet." Willis' opener, “Hankerin'" commences with a sturdy yet vivacious ...
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