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Gregory Tardy: The Hidden Light
by C. Michael Bailey
Predjudice on the Shortfall. I tend to be fairly cautious when approaching recordings that are ostensibly spiritually or religiously conceived or motivated. I have found that Divine Inspiration does not always equate to listenable music. It is a sticky wicket to address spiritual inspiration with the music, but it is not a musician's personal motivation I ...
Phil DeGreg: Whirl Away
by Jim Santella
Pianist Phil DeGreg combines hot bop, the blues, and modal melodies on his second J Curve album. His modern mainstream approach to jazz emphasizes the lyrical side, while supplying lively rhythmic substance. DeGreg’s quintet moves from unison saxophone & guitar or unison piano & guitar to extended solo work, keeping each piece lively through syncopation and ...
Mark Gross: Riddle Of The Sphinx
by Jim Santella
What walks on four legs in the morning, two legs in the afternoon, and three legs at night? Man. Cue the drummer’s rim shot followed by a bass drum thud. Then give the philosophical riddle a thought or two about how we begin our lives by moving cautiously, move into the fast lane for awhile, and ...
Gregory Tardy: The Hidden Light
by Jim Santella
Greg Tardy’s third release as a leader drives the mainstream highways with both a classic quartet and quintet format. Two-thirds of the album is original material that the saxophonist personalizes with an impressionistic touch. Working with Elvin Jones from 1993-95 has left a driving, forceful influence with Tardy; yet his heart moves him to other places ...
We Remember Tal: A Tribute To Tal Farlow
Label: J Curve Records
Released: 1999
Track listing: With the Wind and Rain in Her Hair; Move; Isn
For George: A Tribute To A Master
By Kenny Poole
Label: J Curve Records
Released: 1999
Track listing: Just You, Just Me; Come Rain or Come Shine; You Make Me Feel So Young; Gone With the Wind; Gee Baby, Ain
