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The Lonnie Smith Trio: Afro Blue
by Glenn Astarita
Veteran organist Lonnie Smith pays homage to John Coltrane on this new release, supported once again by guitarist John Abercrombie and drummer Marvin “Smitty" Smith. The title cut is a mid-tempo burner that relies heavily on the original Trane interpretation of Mongo Santamaria's classic composition. Nothing new or innovative here but honorable mention goes to the ...
Pat Martino: All Sides Now
by Glenn Astarita
The Blue Note Records debut by guitarist extraordinaire Pat Martino is spotty at best. It is primarily a series of duets and ensemble settings with a wide array of top notch guitarists spanning different genres. This recording was co-produced by jazz/fusion critic Bill Milkowski along with Matt Resnicoff. The feeling here is that Mr. Martino had ...
Jamaaladeen Tacuma & Wolfgang Puscnig: Journey Into Gemini Territory
by Glenn Astarita
Monster bassist Jamaaladeen Tacuma and veteran reedman Wolfgang Puschnig take on familiar territory with this new release. Tacuma, who has released several solo CDs over the years is best known for his affiliations with Ornette Coleman and the Music Revolutionary Ensemble. Tacuma, known for his monster chops on the instrument, has few peers. Puschnig performs dutifully ...
James Blood Ulmer Artists: Music Speaks Louder Than Words "Plays The Music Of Ornette Coleman"
by Glenn Astarita
The latest and perhaps most satisfying James Bllod Ulmer release since his 70's classic Odyssey, finds the harmolodic guitarist taking on six Ornette Coleman tunes and three originals. Ulmer's interpretations of “Lonely Woman," “Elizabeth" and “Skies of America" stay true to the original thematic developments and trademark Coleman harmolodic invention. Ulmer's deeply embedded blues roots and ...
Tim Berne: Bloodcount Unwound
by Glenn Astarita
Saxophonist extroadinaire Tim Berne has recently released a 3-CD set on his own label, Screwgun Records. Berne has been a leading proponent of the so called NYC “Downtown Scene" for many years; his vast recorded library stretches back to the late 1970's. Columbia records signed Berne many years ago in an attempt to ...
Graewe / Reijseger / Hemmingway: Saturn Cycle
by Glenn Astarita
The new release from this amazing trio was recorded live in Koln, Germany in 1994. Improvisational for the most part, structural motifs guide the listener through an dazzling array of mind bending virtuosity. While the improvisation is astounding, one gets the feeling that these pieces were composed and rehearsed; the uncanny ability of ...
John Novello, Billy Sheehan, Dennis Chambers: Niacin
by Glenn Astarita
In the dictionary the word “Niacin" refers to an ingredient inherent within Vitamin B Complex. This new recording on Chick Corea's “Stretch" label pays homage to the wonderful sound, intricacies and possibilities of that wonderful instrument: The Hammond B-3. John Novello takes the lead here on the B3 and assorted keyboards. Rock super ...
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