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Louise Baranger Big Band: Trumpeter's Prayer
by Jack Bowers
Louise Baranger’s economy–sized big band (basically four trumpets including her own, three saxophones, one trombone and rhythm) is at its best when unencumbered by guest artists, a string section or other commercially–oriented considerations. While such moments are too infrequent on Trumpeter’s Prayer, Baranger’s bandleading debut, when they do arrive (as on “Alexander’s Ragtime Band,” “Chitlins,” “A ...
Aaron Binder: As Modern as Tomorrow
by Jack Bowers
Despite its rather immodest title, drummer Aaron Binder’s second recording as leader is a fairly conventional straight–ahead trio date encompassing five of his compositions, two by bassist Fitzsimmons and one by drummer Hanley. The playing is thoroughly customary as well, with everyone striding confidently across familiar terrain but never venturing beyond it. Within those parameters, however, ...
Jan Lundgren / Peter Asplund Quartet: California Connection
by Jack Bowers
The “California connection” on this colorful studio date, recorded in January ’96, is scrupulously forged between two marvelous young Swedish musicians, Asplund and Lundgren, and a duo of long–time West Coast stalwarts, Carpenter and Kreibich. Although Asplund was only 27 at the time and Lundgren 29, they play with an awareness and maturity far beyond their ...
Jan Lundgren: Conclusion
by Jack Bowers
Conclusion, recorded in 1994, marked not an end but the beginning as leader of his own trio for pianist Jan Lundgren (which must be Swedish for “spectacular”). Lundgren, who turned 33 last month, has since verified his position as one of the most accomplished young pianists on the Jazz scene, in Sweden or anywhere else. Lundgren ...
Suzanne Grzanna: Fly Me to the Moon
by Jack Bowers
According to the sleeve notes on Fly Me to the Moon, Milwaukee--based Suzanne Grzanna has a growing list of admirers. Wish I could count myself among them, but she'll have to produce something far more persuasive than this before that happens. Grzanna doubles on vocals and alto sax, and needs a lot of work in both ...
Susannah McCorkle: From Broken Hearts to Blue Skies
by Jack Bowers
Susannah McCorkle, who has been devoting her albums of late to the works of specific composers (Gershwin, Porter, Berlin), broadens the horizon on her 17th recording, exploring the many facets of love, happiness and heartbreak through the music and lyrics of writers as disparate as Strayhorn/Ellington, Django Reinhardt, Henry Mancini/Johnny Mercer, Antonio Carlos Jobim, David Shire/Richard ...
Mike DiRubbo Quintet: From the Inside Out
by Jack Bowers
The proliferation of accomplished young saxophonists continues with New Haven native Mike DiRubbo's debut on Sharp Nine, which continues its admirable policy of promoting undiscovered but no less deserving talent. DiRubbo, now 28 years old, was only 23 when From the Inside Out was recorded in 1994. He'd already graduated from the Hartt School of Music, ...
Greg Bobulinski: Hibiscus Flowre: Duqueovelle
by Jack Bowers
Although only the most well–informed Jazz fans have probably even heard of Greg Bobulinski, he’s a seasoned mainstream trumpeter with excellent command of his horn and plenty of interesting things to say. After graduating from North Texas State University (now the University of North Texas) he joined the Red Garland Quintet, later played with the Clark ...
David Watson: Imprisoned Splendor
by Jack Bowers
Although David Watson performs with smaller groups on Imprisoned Splendor, one can easily envision him singing in front of a big band in the manner of his role model, the incomparable Joe Williams. He has the same earnest approach to a lyric and flawless sense of swing, but without the dark burnished voice or spark of ...
The Roscoe Mitchell Quartet: In Walked Buckner
by Jack Bowers
For what it is, this second recording by the Roscoe Mitchell Quartet may be exceedingly well done. The challenge lies in trying to figure out exactly what it is. Some random parts — most notably the breezy title selection, which showcases Mitchell’s brawny tenor — are recognizably Jazz as we know it; others appear to be ...
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