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Frank Kimbrough: Chant
by Glenn Astarita
Members of The New York Jazz Collective regroup, this time under the leadership of pianist Frank Kimbrough. Accompanying Kimbrough are: Ben Allison; double bass and Jeff Ballard on drums. Kimbrough is a thinking man’s pianist. His approach and execution is often multicolored, sure-handed and luminous. The opener is Ornette Coleman’s “Feet Music” and oddly enough Kimbrough’s ...
Mujician: Colours Fulfilled
by Glenn Astarita
The latest release by Mujician; ““Colours Fulfilled”” is a mesmerizing exhibition of rhythmically structured pieces which by design, enable the band to launch into some momentous dialogue and improvisation. Mujician relies on the muscular rhythm section of Paul Rogers; bass and Tony Levin; drums. Pianist Keith Tippett also emphasizes rhythmic development with an assortment of small ...
Adam Kolker: Crazybird
by Glenn Astarita
“Crazybird” represents a group of young, talented New York based modern jazz musicians led by saxophonist Adam Kolker. Kolker has sewn roots with the likes of Maria Schneider, Bobby Previte and others. The set opens with an up-tempo take on Monk’s “Green Chimneys”. A New Orleans style shuffle beat adds a fresh twist while quickly transforming ...
David Binney: Free To Dream
by Glenn Astarita
New York City “Downtown Scene" alto saxophonist David Binney has produced a winner here. Binney has gained some much-deserved recognition due to his dazzling virtuosity with artists such as Drew Gress, Edward Simon and the beloved hard-edged jazz-fusion band, Lost Tribe. Free To Dream is Binney's first solo effort on his newly formed Mythology Records label. ...
Ben Goldberg Trio: Here By Now
by Glenn Astarita
Ben Goldberg is one of the few determined jazz musicians who have revived and perhaps reinvented the potential use of the clarinet as a driving force in modern jazz. Ben Goldberg, Marty Ehrlich and Francois Houle represent a few notable clarinetist’s seeking new musical avenues while implementing their distinct styles and unique approaches via composition and ...
Elias Haslanger: Kicks Are For Kids
by Glenn Astarita
Young Austin, Texas based saxophonist Elias Haslanger has received a good deal of praise since his arrival on the jazz scene. Haslanger’s sure fire attack coupled with references to Trane, Webster and Rollins serves up a recipe for acute jazz literacy while displaying characteristics that indicates maturity and individualism. Haslanger utilizes the services of the estimable ...
Edward Simon: La Bikina
by Glenn Astarita
La Bikina is pianist Edward Simon's 1998 release on the relatively new Mythology Records label. A native of Venezuela, Simon made a big splash on the North American jazz scene with saxophonist Bobby Watson's band during the late 1980's. Simon has also toured and recorded as a much in demand sideman with trombonist Robin Eubanks, saxophonist ...
Lan Xang: Lan Xang
by Glenn Astarita
Lan Xang is one of three new releases on saxophonist David Binney's Mythology Records. This exciting and cutting edge alto saxophonist adds another sizzler to his impressive discography and this time teams with the indefatigable tenor and soprano saxophonist Donny McClaslin for a powerhouse affair that packs a mighty punch. Supported by an equally stalwart rhythm ...
Guigou Chenevier: Rumours Of The City
by Glenn Astarita
Drummer, composer Guigou Chenevier is best known for his work within the musical movement R.I.O (Rock In Opposition) with the legendary French ensemble Etron Fou Leloubian. Currently, he is a member of the critically acclaimed Trio, “Volapuk”. Besides stints with guitarist/composer Fred Frith, Chenevier has been involved in an array of ambitious projects, which generally take ...
Jan Garbarek: Rites
by Glenn Astarita
It’s hard to disagree with the companion press release, which suggests that “Rites” is a World Music effort. Jan Garbarek explores his “rites of passages” and takes us on a journey that shadows Garbarek’s personal observations and life experiences. Here, Garbarek expands upon his 1996 ECM release “Visible World” with clearer output and perhaps a more ...
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