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Joe Lovano: Trio Fascination
by Jim Santella
Never predictable, Joe Lovano's saxophone artistry has him moving in all directions at once. Similarly, his ensembles have ranged from large to small, and this latest session features an excellent grouping. Presenting his own compositions, the 45-year-old leader draws upon nearly 30 years of professional experience and dedicates the album to those artists in Cleveland, Ohio ...
Gary Burton: Like Minds
by Jim Santella
By assembling an all-star team of straight-ahead jazz minds, vibraphonist Gary Burton reminds us that musical composition and creative performance interaction soar aloft only when the standards are held high. His 27 years of service with the Berklee College of Music in Boston – including a 10-year tour of duty as dean of curriculum and current ...
Vaughn Nark: Somethin' Special
by Jim Santella
The high-note trumpet specialist can amaze an audience with his awesome physical strength and stamina, but quite often forgoes expressiveness through his concentration on lofty athletic feats. Vaughn Nark has solid support and a controlled manner in the “stratospheric" register; he finishes “My Funny Valentine" with an “A" above double “C." But it’s a welcome surprise ...
Eddie Gomez: Dedication
by Jim Santella
The piano trio has always been at the heart of jazz, and this acoustic threesome reminds the listener why. Adhering to the modern mainstream, the trio’s members converse and participate equally in a session that includes light rhythmic drama and expressive ballads. Eddie Gomez worked with pianist Bill Evans for eleven years and the influence is ...
Christian McBride: A Family Affair
by Jim Santella
At 26, bassist Christian McBride qualifies for the “young lion" tag. His visibility has been enhanced by appearances on Robert Altman's film Kansas City, Clint Eastwood's Eastwood After Hours, Diana Krall's Love Scenes, the compilation Upstairs at Melrose Place, John Pizzarelli's Dear Mr. Cole, and Joshua Redman's MoodSwing. Moreover, his experience with Randy Weston, Freddie Hubbard, ...
Joshua Redman: Timless Tales (For Changing Times)
by Jim Santella
Where does the time go? The ‘90s seem to be flying by faster than previous decades. Tenor saxophonist Joshua Redman just came up a few years back in a media “explosion" that introduced his Warner Bros. albums and provided biographical details about his Berkeley youth years, his Harvard credentials, his Thelonious Monk Institute award, and the ...
Jack Sheldon: Class Act
by Jim Santella
Trumpeter Jack Sheldon, who turns 67 this month, started out with Wardell Gray, Dexter Gordon, Curtis Counce, Bill Holman, and Stan Kenton. He moved on quickly to an eclectic career that has included hard bop ensembles, his own big band, studio work, singing & acting, but never strayed far from the sweet tone and fluid articulation ...
Ray Brown: The Concord Jazz Heritage Series, Ray Brown
by Jim Santella
From previous recordings made between 1975 and 1992, this compilation is part of a 29-part series celebrating Concord’s 25 years of mainstream jazz support. Ray Brown’s soft, yet clear bass pizzicato includes a vocal style that swings like the Count Basie straight-ahead blues mood. The trio with Gene Harris and Jeff Hamilton is represented by four ...
Brian Setzer: The Dirty Boogie
by Jim Santella
The swing revival is today’s up-to-the-minute news, but has been gaining momentum for quite some time. Brian Setzer formed his big band in 1992 as an alternative choice for folks who have the time and energy to fill their leisure hours with more than just one activity. He defines a “Kustom Lifestyle" as pertaining to one ...
Rosemary Clooney: At Long Last
by Jim Santella
Rosemary Clooney’s voice sparkles today as it has for the past 50 years. Starting her career with Tony Pastor’s big band and garnering wide popularity with her no-nonsense style, the singer has devoted her career to delivering a lyric’s message with just the right amount of expression. Similarly, the Count Basie Orchestra has a long record ...
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