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Steve Lacy: Clinkers
by Robert Spencer
In an interview in Cadence magazine not too long ago, Steve Lacy spoke about the Sixties in highly unusual and unexpected terms, as a period when the baby was often thrown out with the bathwater as musicians threw out set forms and experimented. Lacy himself was, of course, one of the foremost experimenters. Although his sound ...
Simon Nabatov Trio with Mark Helias & Tom Rainey: Sneak Preview
by Glenn Astarita
Pianist Simon Nabatov enlivens the traditional piano trio format with this ambitious new effort titled, Sneak Preview. Along with the world beating rhythm section of bassist Mark Helias and drummer Tom Rainey, the Estonia native pursues Monk-ish accents and odd-metered rhythmic structures on the playful yet complex piece dedicated to soprano saxophonist Steve Lacy aptly titled, ...
Theo Jorgensmann Quartet: Snijbloemen
by Glenn Astarita
The name Theo Jorgensmann may not be quite as familiar to modern jazz advocates on these shores; however, when we speak of those who have expanded the possibilities and successfully integrated this instrument into modern day jazz ideologies, let us not disregard Jorgensmann’s noteworthy contributions. With Snijbloemen, the German clarinetist along with vibraphonist Christopher Dell, bassist ...
Steve Lacy Three: N.Y. Capers & Quirks
by Glenn Astarita
Recorded in 1979, N.Y. Capers & Quirks finds soprano saxophonist Steve Lacy teaming with drummer Dennis Charles who had previously worked with Lacy during stints in Cecil Taylor’s group and the Gil Evans’ Orchestra. Sadly, Dennis Charles passed away in 1998 while the bassist on this date; Ronnie Boykins, died only four months after these live ...
Matthew Shipp Duo with Mat Maneri: Gravitational Systems
by Glenn Astarita
Pianist Matthew Shipp continues his impressive recorded legacy, which includes frequent duets with like-minded modern jazz musicians. Here, Shipp teams with the distinguished improvising artist and proponent of microtonal-based structures, violinist Mat Maneri. Staunch advocates and admirers of these two prolific musicians should be more than satisfied with the engaging and often intense musings to be ...
ICP Orchestra: Jubilee Varia
by Glenn Astarita
Individually these gentlemen have had more than a hand or two in redefining modern jazz, yet as a unit and under the auspices of the “Instant Composers Pool Orchestra” – this band has been knocking them dead during live gigs over the years while remaining criminally under recorded. Jubilee Varia is the new “ICP Orchestra” release ...
Steve Lacy Seven: Cliches
by Glenn Astarita
One wonders why it took so long for this gem to hit the bins! Cliches by the “Steve Lacy Seven” was recorded in 1982 and newly released on the hatOlogy label. Here, Lacy performs three pieces, which were part of his repertoire during the 70’s along with other compositions of equal significance. The opener, “Stamps” boasts ...
