Home » Search Center » Results: Javier AQ Ortiz
Results for "Javier AQ Ortiz"
Scott Whitney: Guitjazzathon
by Javier AQ Ortiz
Quick and to the Point : Musical frankness wins the day. Guitarist Scott Whitney has realistic expectations: although he is strumming a Guitjazzathon, all he wants is to be “casual, fun and natural.” He is. Whitney’s tech-assisted solo guitar recording is a pleasurable stress-free interpretation of originals –with the exception of “Corcovado” and a non- Lecuona ...
Chris Parker: Late in Lisbon
by Javier AQ Ortiz
Quick and to the Point : Small jazz combo fronted by reeds & violin. Pianist Chris Parker wrote all ten compositions on Late in Lisbon, incorporating a contemporary sounding 'lan with high ended sonic textures provided by violinist Rob Thomas and saxophonist Peter Epstein on alto & soprano. The latter two have finely honed chops with ...
Marco de Carvalho: For the Moment
by Javier AQ Ortiz
Quick and to the Point: An hour-plus chilled Brazilian jazz affair. Brazilian guitarist Marco de Carvalho lays back on For the Moment, where he dwells almost exclusively in mounting relaxed grooves suffused with the endemic melodic tropical sensuousness so characteristic of his native country. Carvalho's slow and mid tempo compositions rely on the sweetness of guitar ...
F. Baggiani & Urbanfunk: Cinquide
by Javier AQ Ortiz
Quick and to the Point : Funk-based droning jazz. Cinquide is a 10th Anniversary jazz display from Franco Baggiani & Urbanfunk. Right off the bat, this record begs to be listened several times before you can feel certain about its highs and possible lows, depending on where you stand on funk based droning jazz with obvious ...
Randy Brecker: 34th N Lex
by Javier AQ Ortiz
Quick and to the Point: No need to preach to the choir: if you are into Brecker, go right at it. Otherwise, read on... The title cut on 34th N Lex teases the listener in Cuberizing his or her feet and shoulders on an electronic rhythmic bedrock that supports a neo-funkification of Ronnie Cuber’s ...
Lalo: Lalo
by Javier AQ Ortiz
Quick and to the Point: Fresh vibe-led jazz. Check it out. Vibraphonist Laura Friedman, otherwise known as “Lalo," steps out on this notable self-titled release. Her drummer/ percussionist Todd Isler and electric bassist Kermit Driscoll manage a contemporary aural distinctiveness, enhanced by judicious usage of ethnic percussive color (such as the use of udu, ...
Bob McHugh: Another Sunrise
by Javier AQ Ortiz
Quick and to the Point: So so, perhaps even more so.... Another Sunrise breaks with “El Gato Rojo,” where both the charms and chagrins of this self produced release by pianist Bob McHugh become immediately evident. The energy level remains all-encompassing during the straight Latin jam featuring percussionist Ray Mantilla of Mingus fame ...
Tony Marino: Broad Street
by Javier AQ Ortiz
Broad Street is pianist, arranger and composer Tony Marino's fourth self-release. The varied Brazilian and Hispanic material that inspired it is respectfully treated, with energy levels revealing both commitment towards and understanding of their respective sensual and lively natures. It features seven Latinized offerings from Marino and one each from Paquito D' Rivera and Claudio Roditi ...
Sisters Morales: Para Gloria
by Javier AQ Ortiz
Quick and to the Point: Beauty in Texas song.... Tejanas Lisa and Roberta Morales sing to honor their mami, Doña Gloria Morales, interpreting significant standard fare from the Latin American popular songbook. Their harmoniously fortified duo interpretations, backed by excellent musicians, fail-safe lyrical gems and arrangements, inflect the material at hand with their fresh, ...
Ray Barretto: Homage to Art: Blakey and the Jazz Messengers
by Javier AQ Ortiz
Quick and to the Point: Old sages die like they play: hard... very hard.... Art Blakey bolstered his musical cause by endlessly refreshing his Jazz Messengers with youthful, eager, and determined virtuosi carefully embedded amongst old hands. Ray Barretto, whose early professional path shared saunters with Blakey, implements a similar strategy to ever-growing and ...
