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Orchestre National de Jazz: Charmediterran
by Jerry D'Souza
Diversity is the keynote of the Orchestre National de Jazz, led by Paolo Damiani, the first foreign musical director of the French Orchestra. The charms of the Mediterranean that sweep through the music are evoked by the many rhythmic patterns of the lands of the region. More, the compositions come from Damiani, Trovesi, Jeanneau and Brahem, ...
Peter Br: More Nipples
by Jerry D'Souza
For all those who have played Nipples and enjoyed doing so, the fact that there are More Nipples should come as joy exemplified. Saxophonist Peter Brötzmann thought that the three tunes from 1969 which make up this record were discarded, but they were discovered last year by FMP founder Jost Gebers. Glory be to that moment, ...
Max Roach/Abdullah Ibrahim: Streams of Consciousness
by Jerry D'Souza
Abdullah Ibrahim, then known as Dollar Brand, went into the studio with Max Roach on September 20, 1977. In his brief but all-encompassing notes, Roach says that there were no rehearsals and no plans as to what they were going to record. Sure, it is said that they were friends, and shared social and cultural backgrounds. ...
Spring Heel Jack: Live
by Jerry D'Souza
Spring Heel Jack, in the persona of John Coxon and Ashley Wales, has found the right formula in marrying billowing electronics to traditional musical instruments. The equation has changed in terms of musicians from last year's Amassed , but the results have not been watered down. Gone are Kenny Wheeler and Paul Rutherford, and George Trebar ...
The December Thirty Jazz Trio: Free For 3
by Jerry D'Souza
It is said that time and tide wait for no man. Time, however, has waited for this piano trio. The group's first recording, The Street One Year After, was released in 1991. Since then they have released two more, both in the last decade. As for the tide, it still roars in their favor. The brand ...
Michael Jefry Stevens: The Survivor's Suite
by Jerry D'Souza
Michael Jefry Stevens is a fluid player who finds his comfort level not only on the cool side but also through free jazz and instant improvisation. His touch is both delicate and hard hitting, stopping short of bombast when he ventures into the latter. The balance is visible on this solo record not only in his ...
Tobias Delius: Apa Ini
by Jerry D'Souza
The many sides of Tobias Delius and the instincts he spurs in his band are in vibrant evidence on this record. Delius can be a brawny player, his tone big and overwhelming as he struts across the canvas of a song, but he also shows a quieter, pragmatic side that is spelt out in the thoughtful ...
Papo Vazquez / Pirates Troubadors: Carnival In San Juan
by Jerry D'Souza
From the melting pot of Latin jazz in all its vibrant, exhilarating colors comes the music of Angel “Papo” Vazquez. He weaves a vast mosaic, bringing into play an array of styles that dwell in bomba rhythms as well as in the waltz and the gentle ministrations of a delectable ballad. Vazquez's control of ...
Mark Kleinhaut Trio with Bobby Watson: A Balance of Light
by Jerry D'Souza
One of the most eloquent voices on the alto sax returns, and it is no small measure that Mark Kleinhaut was responsible for bringing Bobby Watson back on record. Kleinhaut wanted to write songs particularly for Watson, and again to his credit, he realized that any music would be the starting point for their dialogue. How ...
The Stryker/Slagle Band: The Stryker/Slagle Band
by Jerry D'Souza
Familiarity breeds attempt. After 17 years and 14 albums playing in other groups, Dave Stryker and Steve Slagle finally got together to lead their own band. It was about time that they did!The success of an album is often spelt by the empathy between the players. There is no doubt that Slagle and Stryker ...
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