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In Studio with Benny Green
CLICK HERE FOR AUDIO When pianist Benny Green agreed to come to KPLU's Seattle studios for a solo piano performance he was on tour with his band doing a tribute to the music of Thelonious Monk so it seemed logical to have his studio session consist of Monk compositions. That was the plan, anyway ... However, ...
In Studio with Pianist Vijay Iyer
CLICK TO HEAR AUDIO The Vijay Iyer Trio's latest release, Historicity, won a number of “Album Of The Year" awards in 2010 and has been nominated for a 2011 Grammy as “Best Jazz Instrumental Album." Pianist, Vijay Iyer, seems pleased by this recognition but not really fazed by it. In fact, during his trio's visit to ...
Jacky Terrasson Trio's Masterful Live Performance at KPLU
This studio session marks the first visit from pianist, Jacky Terrasson, to the KPLU/Jazz24 studios. We hope it's the first of many. In a stunning three-song set, Jacky left no doubt that his group is one of the most exciting piano trios in jazz today. AUDIO With bassist Ben Williams (winner of the annual Thelonious Monk ...
Groove Notes Top 10 Jazz CD's of 2010
People love lists. And Groove Notes isn't shy about posting them. There were some great albums that came out in the last year, and in no particular order, here are my ten favorites from 2010. 1. Highway Rider by Brad Mehldau (Nonesuch, March 16, 2010) CLICK HERE TO BUY 2. Decisive Steps by Tia Fuller (Mack ...
The Mysterious Death of a Tenor Man - Wardell Gray and the Moulin Rouge
On May 25, 1955, the body of a 34 year-old black man was found in the desert outside of Las Vegas. The man's neck had been broken, and the body had apprently been dumped from a car. Even though this scenario may sound like it would warrant an autopsy, none was performed. The local coroner and ...
1,000 Jazz Albums You Should Hear Before You Die (741-750)
Here is another 10 to add to the list. Remember that there is no ranking system here, and if you don't see your favorite jazz album yet, it doesn't mean it won't show up. Hopefully these lists will inspire you to seek some of these albums out that perhaps you haven't heard before, or revisit an ...
...Featuring Norah Jones
I have often said that Norah Jones is the most versatile vocalist since Ray Charles. There are many that disagree with me, for a variety of reasons, but very few of their arguments actually have to do with her versatility. Some will say she isn't a true (insert genre here) singer, but that argument to me ...
Concert Review: Doc Severinsen and el Ritmo de la Vida (10/16/2010)
One unfortunate phrase that is too often uttered when referring to older jazz musicians who come to town for a concert is “You better go see them now, because you never know if you will have the chance to see them again." While legendary trumpeter and bandleader Doc Severinsen is 83 years old, I find that ...
In Studio with Manhattan Transfer
When The Manhattan Transfer (Tim Hauser, Cheryl Bentyne, Alan Paul, Janis Siegal) came into the KPLU/Jazz24 performance studio, they had literally just gotten off an airplane. A little jet-lagged but ready to sing, they kicked of the session with their version of Moten Swing. When the song was over, interviewer Abe Beeson asked, “Is it that ...
1,000 Jazz Albums You Should Hear Before You Die (731-740)
Here is another 10 to add to the list. Remember that there is no ranking system here, and if you don't see your favorite jazz album yet, it doesn't mean it won't show up. Hopefully these lists will inspire you to seek some of these albums out that perhaps you haven't heard before, or revisit an ...
