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George Cables: Morning Song
by Jay Deshpande
George Cables doesn't get talked about too much anymore. Although he was prominent enough in the 70s to play with Art Blakey, Joe Henderson, and Freddie Hubbard, he has since disappeared somewhat from the mainstream scene. Consequently, HighNote's release of Morning Song, a collection of Cables' 1980 performances from San Francisco's The Keystone Korner, is an ...
Dave Holland with Robin Eubanks at the New England Conservatory
by Jay Deshpande
Dave Holland with Robin Eubanks New England Conservatory, Jordan Hall Boston, Massachusetts March 25, 2008 The relationship between jazz and the academy is often a contentious one: professors trained in the classical tradition are reluctant to give wiggle room to jazz pedagogy, and jazz musicians frequently see their work ...
Felipe Salles: South American Suite
by Jay Deshpande
Modern jazz is a virtuoso's art. More often than not, it's the capacity of the soloist that we listen for. And even though jazz is fundamentally about communication and the assemblage of sounds that forms a band, listeners get caught up in what the single voice can accomplish, whether it's a sax, guitar, or vibraphone.
Tigran Hamasyan: New Era
by Jay Deshpande
Tigran Hamasyan New Era Nocturne 2006 At twenty-one, pianist Tigran Hamasyan has already done much to launch his name into the world of emergent young lions. He has toured throughout Europe, moving beyond his native Armenia to take prizes in jazz competitions from Moscow to Monaco. And, ...
Gonzalo Rubalcaba: Avatar
by Jay Deshpande
Although his sound is as blazing and inspiring as ever, Gonzalo Rubalcaba's new album may mark something of a departure. Recorded at the famed New York studio of the same name, Avatar provides listeners with a unique melting pot of songs and styles, while also implying new freedom and possibility for the renowned Cuban pianist. Only ...
Medeski, Martin & Wood: Let's Go Everywhere
by Jay Deshpande
Throughout their decade-and-a-half-long career together, Medeski, Martin & Wood have managed to straddle many difficult boundaries. They have all the trappings of a jam-band, but maintain an avant-garde appeal. They keep a large cadre of fans around the globe, even as their inventiveness and pursuit of new sounds make them seem like they should be difficult ...
