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Kenny Drew Jr. Sextet: Crystal River
by Glenn Astarita
On “Crystal River” the gifted Pianist Kenny Drew Jr. performs lavishly and shows maturity as a composer and stylist. Drew and his Sextet bridge the gap between West Coast cool and East Coast bravado while effectively performing in the vein of classic Jazz Messengers or early 1960’s Lee Morgan yet the feel is modern and fresh. ...
Andre' Bush: Invisible City
by Glenn Astarita
Guitarist Andre’ Bush, a resident of San Francisco’s Bay Area which in itself is a melting pot for artistic creativity, follows up his acclaimed 1996 outing “Darwin’s Waiting Room” with 1998’s “Invisible City”. Here, Bush gets fine support from super drummer Steve Smith and the legendary post-Trane Saxophonist Dave Liebman. Pianist Jack Perla (Winner of the ...
Gary Thomas: Pariah's Pariah
by Glenn Astarita
It has been 20 years since Saxophonist’s Gary Thomas and Greg Osby have performed together. On Thomas’ new CD “Pariah’s Pariah, Thomas and Osby echo the same intensity and verve that was a hallmark of their meritorious efforts with the great drummer Jack DeJohnette and his marvelous “Special Edition” band. It is fairly evident that these ...
Jungle Funk (Vinx, Will Calhoun & Doug Wimbish): Jungle Funk
by Glenn Astarita
Recorded Live in Austria, “Jungle Funk” is all about DJ inspired rhythms and grooves subsidized by an arsenal of electronic gadgetry such as digital loops, samplers and electronic percussion. Jungle Funk is: Vinx; Vocals, Percussion, Loops& Samples: Will Calhoun: (ex-Living Colour) Drums, Percussion & Loops: Doug Wimbish (ex-Living Colour): Bass, Vocals & Loops. The initial claim ...
Tom Varner: The Window Up Above (American Songs 1770-1998)
by Glenn Astarita
Tom Varner’s “The Window Up Above-American Songs 1770-1998” showcases Varner’s impeccable chops and sharp musical sense as he traces the history of American Song from the Revolutionary War through Bruce Springsteen’s contemporary “With Every Wish”. The title cut-“The Window Up Above” was composed by famed Country & Western crooner George Jones while “Thirsty” Dave Hansen vocalizes ...
Sten Sandell: Behind The Chords
by Glenn Astarita
“Behind the Chords” is at times dark and mysterious. Swedish keyboard whiz Sten Sandell offers some enticing, yet at times bizarre excursions into his private world. This project is broken into 4 segments or Acts. Sandell’s composition titled “Under The Stone” and “After The Deserts” (Act 1) features subtle pulsating electronic keyboard work and some unusual ...
Susanna Lindeborg's Mwendo Dawa: Breathing Clusters
by Glenn Astarita
Classically trained Swedish Pianist Susanna Lindeborg plays with conviction and at times relies on a “heavy-handed approach. Not one for nimble and soft fingering on the keys, Ms Lindeborg creates intriguing themes and frequently shifts “musical” strategies throughout this recording. Backed by her long time band called “Mwendo Dawa”, which in Swahili means “the way to ...
Jean Martin-Kevin Turcotte-Justin Haynes: Get Together Weather
by Glenn Astarita
Dr. Seuss’ “Get Together Weather” is given the once over here by this superb Trio of cutting edge Canadian jazz musicians. Drummer Jean Martin along with Kevin Turcotte (Trumpet) and Justin Haynes (Guitars) also tackle compositions by Rodgers & Hammerstein and Kurt Weill besides well-developed original comps from Martin and Haynes. The first three tracks from ...
Stefano Maltese Open Sound Ensemble: Living Alive
by Glenn Astarita
“Living Alive” conveys heartfelt sentiment, depth and generous doses of free-improvisational dialogue; although, the compositions tend to be rhythmically structured and compositionally cohesive. Saxophonist Stefano Maltese and his “Open Sound Ensemble” create moody, dreamlike passages that often stimulate and divert the listener’s imagination which is noticeably evident on the opening cut, “Words-Two Colours”. At 19 minutes, ...
Tom Varner: Martian Heartache
by Glenn Astarita
Released by Soul Note in 1997, “Martian Heartache” is a poignant and multifaceted project led by Tom Varner who is perhaps the preeminent French Hornist in jazz. Here, Varner gets optimum support from some of New York City’s finest. All compositions are by Varner. “Keep It Up” is a Funk-R&B induced thriller, which evolves into a ...
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