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Memphis Nighthawks: Jazz Lips
by Jerry D'Souza
The Memphis Nighthawks took their name from another band that had a brief recording career in 1932. Neither of the bands were from Memphis, nor is the music on this CD. That is of little consequence in the whole scheme of things. The group was co-founded by multi-reed player Ron DeWar and trumpeter Steve ...
Aram Shelton's Fast Citizens: Two Cities
by Jerry D'Souza
The Fast Citizens was formed by Keefe Jackson in 2002, who led the band on its debut recording Ready Everyday (Delmark Records). The sextet rotates leaders, and this time around it's led by saxophonist/clarinetist Aram Shelton. Shelton is based in Oakland, California but also has an ongoing musical relationship with Chicago. Hence the title, Two Cities. ...
Random Access: was, shall, why, because
by Jerry D'Souza
Multi-instrumentalist Barry Romberg brings his band of fellow adventurers, Random Access, on another musical journey that is filled with generous dollops of invention, surprise and just plain old darn good music. Romberg retains his trademark sense of humor, a trait that washes into his fellow cohorts. The underlining feature, however, is the way in which they ...
Fieldtrip: No Destination
by Jerry D'Souza
Fieldtrip, a Montreal-based trio comprising alto saxophonist Colin Power, bassist Patrick Reid and drummer Mark Nelson, was formed in 2005 after they graduated from the jazz program at McGill University. The trio builds its music largely in a contemporary frame with elements of classical and new wave music. Much of the mood they evoke is placid ...
Kirk MacDonald Quartet: Songbook Vol. 1
by Jerry D'Souza
Kirk MacDonald first recorded when he was 13. Since that time he has gone on to establish his reputation as one of Canada's finest saxophone players. Over the years, Macdonald has played as a sideman and has led his own bands which have varied in size, the biggest being the 19-piece Kirk MacDonald Jazz Orchestra. The ...
Terry Clarke: It's About Time
by Jerry D'Souza
Drummer Terry Clarke has had a long and illustrious career. Born in Vancouver, Canada, Clarke moved to San Francisco in 1965 to play with John Handy III. Jazz at the time was not an all-encompassing passion, and when the opportunity to play with pop vocal group The Fifth Dimension came about, he took it. Five years ...
Ted Quinlan: Streetscape
by Jerry D'Souza
Guitarist Ted Quinlan's diverse musical tastes are reflected on Streetscape, in which he seeks to capture the sound of places like the Danforth in Toronto, Commercial Drive in Vancouver, the Left Bank in Paris and Greenwich Village in New York. Quinlan's wide canvas is well marked, and his approach not only reflects influences that include Wes ...
Actis Dato Quartet: World Tour
by Jerry D'Souza
Carlo Actis Dato has had a long and colorful career, both with his own groups and as part of notable Italian bands, most importantly the Italian Instabile Orchestra and Pino Minafra Sud Ensemble. As a composer he imbibes the music and sounds he hears on his world travels, adding flavor to his compositions. Playing tenor and ...
The Chris Kelsey 4: Not Cool {. . .As In, "The Opposite of Paul Desmond"}
by Jerry D'Souza
Growing up as the son of a jazz saxophonist, saxophonist Chris Kelsey was influenced by his father's tastes in jazz. Charlie Parker, John Coltrane and Sonny Rollins were among those favorite artists, but Paul Desmond was not. Kelsey first heard Desmond on Bridge Over Troubled Water (A&M, 1969), his ode to Simon and Garfunkel, which was ...
Joe and the Meanderthals: Open The Gate And Flood The Valley
by Jerry D'Souza
Reedman Joe Albano makes quite an impact with a debut recording where improvised music is seasoned with rock, heavy metal, classical music and jazz. The mix could have been intemperate, but Albano fertilizes it with his sense of invention and forward movement. The result is energetic and imaginative, with a touch of whimsy for added measure.
