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The Scott Kettner Group: Holy Oak
by Glenn Astarita
New York City-based drummer Scott Kettner and his quintet, dish out slightly raucous grooves along with a cerebral touch and lots of character on this gleeful recording titled, Holy Oak. This band pursues a no frills vibe while also hearkening back to 70’s and 80’s style jazz/rock/funk, thanks to saxophonists Matt Parker and Julio Monterrey’s acute ...
Jacque Tara Washington: Jazz Passions
by Dave Nathan
Jacque Tara Washington's talent extends beyond being a jazz vocalist. She is an actress, appearing in such films as Spike Lee's Malcolm X. She is a playwright, putting together a one-woman show Billie's Diary based on the life of Billie Holiday, in which she of course stars. Washington has appeared also on the legitimate theater stage ...
Code 3: Code 3
by Scott Andrews
Code 3, a fusion trio from Los Angles, includes local veterans Jeff Miley on guitar, Doug Shreeve on bass, and Eric Wells on drums. Their self-titled debut CD also features guest Jeff Babko on keyboards. Code 3 showcases a smooth, relaxed style of fusion in mid-tempo songs with developed heads and solo sections, mostly written by ...
Spider Trio: Permission
by Glenn Astarita
“The Spider Trio” is all about three jazz musicians who at various points in time immigrated to New Orleans, La to indulge their musical sensibilities and respective crafts into the City’s rich jazz heritage. Tenor saxophonist Earle Brown currently performs with New Orleans local hero, Tuba Fats and his “Chosen Few Brass Band” among others while ...
Waldon Reed, Jr.: Resonance Reconnaissance
by Scott Andrews
Waldon Reed's refreshingly non-derivative Resonance Reconnaissance features an electric fusion trio of guitar, bass, and electronic drums. Reed handles all the guitar, and occasional keyboard sequencing, with Paul Laginess on bass and Norm Euker on drums. The songwriting, all by Reed, consists of riff based fusion with sparse clean guitar parts, including an introduction to “Corean ...
