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Ingrid Jensen: Here On Earth
by Jim Santella
The modern mainstream brings together familiar faces with unfamiliar ones. Here, trumpeter Ingrid Jensen is supported by drummer Bill Stewart, bassist Dwayne Burno and pianist George Colligan for a freewheeling session that shows off her strengths. This session, her second recording as a leader, brings a varied and exciting menu to the table. Stewart's drive and ...
Morgonn: What We See
by Jim Santella
Singer Morgonn Ewen wrote half these songs on her recording and co-wrote two others. They're interesting tales and commentary on the way things are: “Stifled" tells of the inadequacies we sometimes feel when we're unable to express our true feelings. “Ma Bella Gina" rolls on lightly, putting a smile on your face. “Crazy II" is everyman's ...
James Carter: In Carterian Fashion
by Jim Santella
The album concept for James Carter's fifth release as leader is the familiar organ combo sound with earthy tenor saxophone. The concept works for the 29-year-old saxophonist, who still manages to retain the other elements with which his career has been associated: overt physical avant-garde taunts, swingin' Kansas City rambles, and polite mainstream lyricism. Organist Craig ...
Woody Shaw: Two More Pieces Of The Puzzle
by Jim Santella
Recorded in 1976 and 1977, two Muse LPs are reissued in one package: The Woody Shaw Concert Ensemble At The Berliner Jazztage and The Iron Men. Trumpeter Woody Shaw, who passed away in 1989 at the age of forty-four, was blessed with a remarkably pretty trumpet tone. His fast and furious hard bop sound, coupled with ...
Lee Konitz & Paul Bley: Out Of Nowhere
by Jim Santella
Alto saxophonist Lee Konitz began his more than 50-year career studying with Lennie Tristano and soloing with the Claude Thornhill orchestra and the Miles Davis Nonet before stepping out on his own. His distinctive sound, often described as chilly and dry, and his anti-establishment, modal harmonic improvisations offer the listener a comfortable session containing pleasant lyrical ...
Ray Brown: Summertime
by Jim Santella
Ray Brown's latest release introduces Swedish guitarist Ulf Wakenius to a wider audience. Wakenius joins the bassist again for a set of familiar standards (he also appeared on Brown's 1995 Telarc release, Seven Steps To Heaven ). Showing a strong Wes Montgomery influence with embedded blues, Wakenius shares the spotlight with the trio, which now includes ...
Mose Allison: The Sage Of Tippo
by Jim Santella
Recorded between 1963 and 1968, four of Mose Allison's Atlantic LPs are placed on one two-CD package, presented with their original liner notes and remastered sound: Swingin' Machine, The Word From Mose, Wild Man On The Loose, and I've Been Doin' Some Thinkin'. On the first session, Allison used a quintet; the others are with bass ...
Wynton Marsalis: The Midnight Blues: Standard Time, Volume 5
by Jim Santella
With pianist Eric Reed, bassist Reginald Veal, drummer Lewis Nash and a 42-piece string orchestra, trumpeter Wynton Marsalis has released a session of romantic standards, continuing the set of Standard Time volumes released earlier in his career. Bringing his trumpet's unique voice to the microphone, Marsalis combines his pure tone, squeezed notes, and a soulful vibrato ...
Richie Cole & Phil Woods: Richie And Phil & Richie
by Jim Santella
This reissue offers seventy-five minutes of material that was originally recorded between 1976 and 1981. The first half dozen tracks are from Side By Side, a live session with Richie Cole and Phil Woods at The Historic Paramount Theater in Denver. The other half dozen tracks are from several of Richie Cole's Muse albums: Alto Madness, ...
Kenny Burrell: Laid Back
by Jim Santella
Recorded between 1978 and 1983, this compilation offers an hour and fifteen minutes of the guitarist's small group sessions, selected from his Muse albums Handcrafted, Groovin' High, Listen To The Dawn, A La Carte, Live At The Village Vanguard, Ellington A La Carte, and Kenny Burrell in New York. All except “In A Mellow Tone, “St. ...
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