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Candido: Thousand Finger Man
by Jim Santella
The late 1960s and early 1970s introduced changes to jazz as well as to all of music. Pop organ and whacka-whacka electric guitar sounds invaded the studio when Candido recorded these sessions in September 1969. This reissue with Dr. Billy Taylor’s original liner notes only measures 38 minutes in length, but its value lies in the ...
Bob Dorough: Too Much Coffee Man
by Jim Santella
Loaded with songs for the average guy or gal, Bob Dorough’s newest jazz album takes its name from an item we can all relate to readily. Hopefully, that particular medium constitutes only a minor role in our childhood reading development: the comic book. Too Much Coffee Man is the name of a comic book character. There’s ...
John Santos & Machete: Tribute To The Masters
by Jim Santella
Percussionist John Santos combines traditional Afro-Cuban elements with modern jazz. Formed in 1986, his Machete Ensemble is so-named because of the connotation that tool has woven into Caribbean culture. The machete was used throughout history for harvesting sugar cane, and in certain circumstances also as a weapon during violent confrontations. Representing both sides of the ocean, ...
Various Artists: Viva CuBop: Jazz The Afro-Cuban Way
by Jim Santella
Initiated five years ago and dedicated solely to issuing Latin and Afro-Cuban jazz, CuBop now has over 30 releases in its catalog. Their sampler, a full hour and twenty minutes, represents items from the past as well as the near future. The spicy contribution from Columbus, Ohio’s Afro-Rican Ensemble made its way to the compilation directly ...
Gay Pearson: What Are You Doing New Year's Eve 1999.987654321.?
by Jim Santella
Mainstream jazz sometimes involves risk-taking. Trade fours with the drummer, turn the bassist loose on almost every number, and concentrate on what you want to say with the piano. But each artist stretches as he sees fit. Let’s have a round of applause for the bassist, Tyrone Brown! Gay Pearson’s piano trio resembles the group you’ll ...
McCoy Tyner: McCoy Tyner With Stanley Clarke And Al Foster
by Jim Santella
The piano trio performs standards at one end of the small dining room while you and your companion sip champagne at a nearby table. It’s a cool jazz session from an acoustic trio. Certainly relaxed and enjoyable, this evening wears a graceful posture but refuses to serve you subtle fire or strong emotion. It’s a far ...
Kurt Elling: Live In Chicago
by Jim Santella
Kurt Elling and his trio should be on television. They appear regularly on Wednesdays at The Green Mill in Chicago, and his in-person performances are superb. Only the singer’s fourth album in five years, this one was recorded live July 14-16, 1999 with several influential guests. “My Foolish Heart," a carry-over from his last album, offers ...
Various Artists: J-Curve Cincinnati Jazz Collection Volume II
by Jim Santella
Recorded one year after volume one, J-Curve’s second Cincinnati jazz sampler matches the high quality of musicianship and free, swinging attitude of the earlier adventure. Its Midwestern United States location makes Cincinnati an unusual candidate for one who has provided a century of hot jazz. However, three features stand out to allow fair competition between New ...
Kurt Elling: Live In Chicago
by Jim Santella
Kurt Elling and his trio should be on television. They appear regularly on Wednesdays at The Green Mill in Chicago, and his in-person performances are superb. Only the singer’s fourth album in five years, this one was recorded live July 14-16, 1999 with several influential guests. “My Foolish Heart," a carry-over from his last album, offers ...
McCoy Tyner: McCoy Tyner With Stanley Clarke And Al Foster
by Jim Santella
The piano trio performs standards at one end of the small dining room while you and your companion sip champagne at a nearby table. It’s a cool jazz session from an acoustic trio. Certainly relaxed and enjoyable, this evening wears a graceful posture but refuses to serve you subtle fire or strong emotion. It’s a far ...
