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Ramon Lopez: Eleven Drums Songs
by Glenn Astarita
Ramon Lopez hails from Spain and resides in Paris, France where he teaches Indian music at the Paris Conservatory and performs in the “National Orchestra du Jazz”. On “Eleven Drums Songs” we are treated to a very comprehensive and entertaining display of technical virtuosity showcasing Lopez’ talents. No, not another egotistical display of chops by a ...
Fred Van Hove: Flux
by Glenn Astarita
This remarkable Belgian pianist has produced two new releases issued on separate labels: “Passing Waves” (see AAJ review Jan. 1998) on NUSCOPE records and this 2 CD “live” set titled “Flux” on Potlatch records. On Disk 1, Van Hove performs a piece called “Derive” which clocks in at 52 minutes. Once again Van Hove performs solo ...
Daunik Lazro and Carlos "Zingaro": Hauts plateaux
by Glenn Astarita
Veteran improvisers-composers Daunik Lazro and Carlos “Zingaro” have teamed up to produce a mesmerizing series of loosely structured compositions beautifully recorded at “Cite’ de la Musique” in Marseille France. The highly regarded saxophonist Lazro has performed with the creme’ de la creme’ of modern jazz improvisers; although, discovering his early roots via hard bop. Violinist “Zingaro” ...
The Pandelis Karayorgis Trio: Heart And Sack
by Glenn Astarita
Boston based pianist Pandelis Karayorgis and young bassist Nate McBride are both graduates of the prestigious New England Conservatory of Music while Karayorgis also studied under master pianist-improviser Paul Bley. Perhaps Bley’s lasting influence serves as a paradigm or a foundation for this fine new recording titled “Heart and Sack”. Not without an identity of his ...
Fay Victor: In My Own Room
by Glenn Astarita
Fay Victor’s name is new to this reviewer. On this new CD from Timeless records we get a glimpse of Victor’s ability to perform some pretty crafty vocalese on such standards as Miles Davis’ “All Blues”, Monk’s “Ask Me Now”, Jobim’s “Wave” and others. 11 tracks in total, all of which are uniquely personal renditions of ...
Pucho And His Latin Soul Brothers: Mucho Pucho
by Glenn Astarita
Celebrate the New Year with Henry “Pucho” Brown and his Latin Soul Brothers. “Pucho” is the leader of this date and mans the timbales as well. Opening with “The Latin Soul Brothers” we witness some hip rap-ster dialogue from special guest McBaBee Power. New to this reviewers ears is the fusion of rap and Latin music. ...
Derek Bailey and Joelle Leandre: No Waiting
by Glenn Astarita
In the sport of Boxing they often say that styles make fights. Two superb boxers in the same ring can either lull you to sleep or provide fierce competition. Analogies of this nature bring to mind the new CD by the duo of double bassist Joelle Leandre and free-jazz pioneer Derek Bailey. “No Waiting” is a ...
The Remote Viewers: Low Shapes In Dark Heat
by Glenn Astarita
A new band to this reviewer’s ears. “The Report Viewers” operate as a Trio consisting of: David Petts; tenor sax, synths: Louise Petts; alto sax, vocals, synths and Adrian Northover; alto & soprano saxophones. “Low Shapes In Dark Heat” is a much welcome surprise and a breath of fresh air. Strikingly original concepts, unorthodox arrangements and ...
Trio Nueva Finlandia: Ha ! - What's Going On ?
by Glenn Astarita
These three distinguished jazz veterans have paid dues with the likes of Ben Webster, Cecil Taylor, Anthony Braxton and Jimmy Guiffre to name but a few. They bring impressive credentials to the table and based on this recording appear to re-invent themselves while displaying a level of expertise and sophistication that can only be attained with ...
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