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Cross Border Trio: New Directions
by Jerry D'Souza
The Cross Border Trio bring a freewheeling spirit to New Directions, their first album. Paquito Villa (drum set and percussion) was responsible for getting the trio together when he invited Jason Robinson (tenor saxophone) and Joscha Oetz (bass) to form a group with him. Rob Thorsen came in when Oetz moved to Lima. The trio works ...
Melissa Stylianou: Sliding Down
by Jerry D'Souza
Melissa Stylianou has long established herself as one of the hottest singers in Canada. She took off from Toronto, soaring into the imagination of listeners, and with good reason: she interprets a song with articulate assurance and a fine sense of phrasing. Stylainou has paid her dues. She formed her first band, a trio, in 1997. ...
Kyle Bruckmann's Wrack: Intents & Purposes
by Jerry D'Souza
On Intents & Purposes, Kyle Bruckmann returns with a new Wrack, revising the lineup of the group which released its self-titled debut in 2003. Anton Hatwich (bass) and Jason Stein (bass clarinet) replace Kurt Johnson (bass) and Jeb Bishop (trombone), out of circumstance rather than necessity. Bruckmann's vision and direction continue to work in the clasp ...
The Roger Kellaway Trio: Heroes
by Jerry D'Souza
It's tribute time as Roger Kellaway tinkles the keys in homage to Oscar Peterson. On Heroes, Kellaway dwells mainly on tunes from the repertoire of Peterson's trio with Herb Ellis and Ray Brown, even working with a similar lineup alongside bassist Dan Lutz and guitarist Bruce Forman. There is some diversion; Kellaway tips his hat in ...
Fred Fried: The Wisdom of Notes
by Jerry D'Souza
On the aptly named disc The Wisdom of Notes, guitarist Fred Fried finds plenty of wisdom in his discourse as he expounds on the extensions that his 7-string instrument provides. He is quite comfortable improvising on a melody, but the harmonic patterns that he extrapolates on his guitar provide the real meat of this outing.
Nordic Trinity: Wonders Never Cease
by Jerry D'Souza
The Nordic Trinity comprises three generations of Finnish musicians, which must say something about the perspective of guitarist Mikko Iivanainen, who founded the group. He is the youngest of the three, having been born in 1975. The other two, Juhani Aaltonen (tenor saxophone; born in 1935) and Klaus Suonsaari (drums; born in 1959) have established themselves ...
David Binney: Cities and Desire
by Jerry D'Souza
David Binney turns the impressions of various cities that he has cast in his mind's eye into thirteen tunes that showcase nine cities, with four of them getting an “Intro. Binney frames his vision on Cities and Desire with a broad and focussed view, both as a composer and as a player. His playing captures the ...
Rob Reddy's Gift Horse: A Hundred Jumping Devils
by Jerry D'Souza
Rob Reddy has always been an adventurer in the best sense of the word. He goes out once again here with his Gift Horse group, raking in a different kind of music--not only with the far from usual instrumentation of the band, but also a greater reliance on composition than in the past. Many of the ...
Samo Salamon New Quartet: Kei's Secret
by Jerry D'Souza
Samo Salamon has been influenced by several kinds of music, including classical. While composers like Bartok and Messiaen ignite his imagination, the guitarist can also cut a swath out of rock, feed it into his compositions, and get the whole to fit in the thick of modern jazz. The blend often makes for compelling listening.
Barry Romberg's Random Access: Accidental Beef
by Jerry D'Souza
Barry Romberg's Random access continues its musical adventures with some Accidental Beef that was put together at the Rex Hotel in Toronto. It was a good night: the band exudes a raw, intense urgency that has been captured in all its glory. The music balances improvisation with a basic structure, providing a perfect base for the ...
