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Kenny Werner: Unprotected Music
by Glenn Astarita
Pianist Kenny Werner owns an impressive resume that includes stints with Charles Mingus, Joe Lovano, Lee Konitz, Randy Brecker and underscores his stature as one of the premier session musicians in the business. However, when Mr. Werner isn’t lending his considerable talents to others he often embarks on interesting solo endeavors such as “Unprotected Music”. On ...
Phil Minton: A Doughnut In Both Hands
by Glenn Astarita
This is a new release from the venerable EMANEM label which, categorically specializes in Free and Improvised music. The legendary Phil Minton has been a mainstay of the British Free Jazz movement for decades. Here, EMANEM has reissued tracks which originally appeared on Minton’s first solo effort for guitarist Fred Frith’s now defunct, “Rift” label and ...
Dave Douglas: Magic Triangle
by Glenn Astarita
Dave Douglas has emerged as one of the premier trumpet virtuosos in the jazz business. This gifted stylist transcends many musical boundaries most notably with his String Quartet, Tiny Bell Trio, duets with Dutch drummer Han Bennink and his avante-garde Sanctuary project. Douglas' emergence on the scene has gained the attention of several record labels. Douglas ...
John Zorn, Wayne Horvitz, Elliot Sharp and Bobby Previte: Downtown Lullaby
by Glenn Astarita
“Downtown Lullaby” is a collective of NYC Downtown jazz icons which is: John Zorn (sax); Bobby Previte (drums); Wayne Horvitz (kbrds) and Elliot Sharp (guitar). All compositions are credited to the band; however, most of these cuts serve as launching pads for expansive improvisational exercises. All the tracks bare the names of New York City streets, ...
Francois Houle 5: In The Vernacular "The Music of John Carter"
by Glenn Astarita
The Songlines record label is at the forefront of modern jazz vernacular. Excellent releases by Jerry Granelli, Tiny Bell Trio, Chris Speed, Han Bennink and Dave Douglas attest to the vision which is indicative of this label’s charter. Songlines continues to promote sheer goodness with the Francois Houle 5 “In the Vernacular – The Music of ...
John Lindberg Ensemble: Bounce
by Glenn Astarita
Bassist/Composer John Lindberg gained some exposure early on his teens with saxophonist Anthony Braxton . Lindberg has also been a long standing member of the elegant “String Trio of NY”. His latest solo effort, “Bounce” represents his 22nd recording as a leader or co-leader. All the compositions on “Bounce” were authored by Lindberg. John Lindberg has ...
Wayne Horvitz: 4 + 1 Ensemble
by Glenn Astarita
Seattle based keyboard whiz/composer Wayne Horvitz has been a staple of NYC’s cutting edge “Downtown Scene”. Throughout, Horvitz has released several cd’s as a leader ie; Pigpen, Zony Mash and has collaborated with the likes of Elliot Sharp, John Zorn and Bobby Previte. 4 + 1 Ensemble is his latest solo effort and represents Horvitz’ in ...
Drew Gress' Jagged Sky: Heyday
by Glenn Astarita
Bassist Drew Gress and his band Jagged Sky are on target with a dazzling display of technical virtuosity and mind bending self-penned compositions from Gress. There is plenty to sink your teeth into here. Gress has been a major part of the so called New York City Downtown Scene and has sewn some roots with altoist ...
Paul Bley: Chaos
by Glenn Astarita
Chaos is a new collaborative effort from experimentalists Paul Bley (p), Furio Di Castri (b) and drummer Tony Oxley. What we have here is a series of duets, solos and trio settings.The Bley composition “Poetic Justice” typifies some of the trio’s introspective pieces which generally reside within the free jazz realm. Bley provides the ...
Gambale, Hamm and Smith: Show Me What You Can Do
by Glenn Astarita
“Show Me What You Can Do” is yet another power trio outing from drummer Steve Smith’s Tone Center label. On the heels of the fine trio date which features Larry Coryell and Tom Coster this effort represents a similar offering but the imminent rewards slightly differ. Australian guitar virtuoso Frank Gambale garnered some well-deserved attention during ...
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