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Dave Storrs: Another Thing
by Jim Santella
What makes a percussion album so unique is its array of indefinite pitches and the variety of ways in which they’re used. Dave Storrs uses hand drums, gongs, marimba, tiny bells, hand chimes, tom toms, a snare drum, shakers, and more. Bringing the listener closer to Nature, his song creations leave impressions of wild antelope pitter-patter, ...
Various Artists: Music From And Inspired By Spider-Man
by Jim Santella
Heroes allow us to model portions of our lives after what we perceive as good. Superheroes go a step further, giving us pause to reflect on the big “what if." We've grown up with superheroes. They're fantasy, but it's all a part of learning right from wrong. That, we've done since early childhood. ...
Erik Truffaz: Mantis
by Jim Santella
Finding his own voice through clarion sounds and original ideas, French trumpeter Erik Truffaz brings a fresh, contemporary performance to the jazz scene. Hip-hop rhythms combine with New Orleans shuffles. Spoken word rhythms pump up the jam. Finally emerging from the powerful influence of Miles Davis, Truffaz lays his own brand of cool jazz out for ...
Beegie Adair: I'll Take Romance
by Jim Santella
What were you doing on September 11th? Sadly, we'll always remember that day. Those who were at home had an opportunity to see it all in one fell swoop. What a day. Those who were traveling had to make other arrangements, and felt an immediate need to contact loved ones. Their prayers went ...
B: Live At The Quick
by Jim Santella
Unique among contemporary music ensembles, Béla Fleck's dynamic trio works wonders in live performance. Their large audience at the Quick Center For The Arts in Fairfield, Connecticut knew they were witnessing a one-of-a-kind affair. Clapping on 2 and 4 while Victor Lemonte Wooten improvised over “Amazing Grace," they felt all the power coming from that stage. ...
Jonas Hellborg, Shawn Lane and Jeff Sipe: Personae
by Jim Santella
Recorded during a live appearance in Mainz, Germany and composed by bassist Jonas Hellborg with Shawn Lane, the program asks the question, “Is modern music really a universal language, or does one musical persona differ too much from the next?" How do hard rockers fit into a Jazz scene? How do Country & Western ...
Joe Lovano: Viva Caruso
by Jim Santella
The way an operatic tenor such as Enrico Caruso can change his dynamic levels from loud and fiery to kittenishly soft leaves a lasting impression. We've all experienced this because we've grown up with it. The emotion pours, as singer and orchestra collaborate on how to express one tale after another. Joe Lovano has assembled a ...
Cassandra Wilson: Belly Of The Sun
by Jim Santella
Returning to her Mississippi blues roots, singer Cassandra Wilson interprets the stories like no one else can. Her warm, contralto voice hypnotizes. Surrounded by the natural sound of her 6-piece touring band, Wilson settles in for a refreshing look at Americana. Plaintive guitar cries and hands-down percussion provide a natural landscape. Steel pans, dobro, hand drums, ...
Brooke Sofferman: The Green Between
by Jim Santella
What a swinging affair! Brooke Sofferman’s sextet makes this sequel to his Modesty’s Odyssey smoke from start to finish. Using the same personnel and adding a few key players, drummer Sofferman has created another outstanding album. Once again, his compositions serve as the basis for intriguing improvisation. A variety of textures from the drum ...
Johnny Hammond: Breakout
by Jim Santella
The CTI jazz catalog holds many surprises. This one features a strong 8-piece band led by organist Johnny Hammond (1933-1997), who was known earlier as Johnny “Hammond" Smith. Recorded in 1971, the album emphasized swinging mood music with a flair for popular sounds. It marked a turning point in the career of Grover Washington, Jr. He, ...
