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Wynton Marsalis and the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra: Blood On The Fields
by Jim Santella
The patriotic red, white and blue packaging, the 1994 theater premier, the 1995 recording, the 1997 international tour and announcement of the Pulitzer Prize for Music have provided this three-CD presentation of Wynton Marsalis' jazz oratorio considerable publicity around the world. The team effort utilizes key solo work from everyone in the orchestra to support the ...
Joe Sullivan: Rumours From The Soul
by Jim Santella
A sextet lineup allows for the extra saxophone sound that means more harmony, more color, and a fuller aural picture. And yet there's clearly an ease of control because the ensemble is still small enough to work together well and allow for soloists to stretch out. Trumpeter Joe Sullivan brings his sextet of saxophonists Andre Leroux ...
T.S. Monk: Monk On Monk
by Jim Santella
Employing Don Sickler's transcriptions and arrangements, T.S. Monk's ten-piece ensemble sounds like a big band; saxophones, trumpets, trombones and rhythm section combine to interpret Thelonious Monk's compositions. Focusing on tunes Monk wrote for family and friends, the ensemble delivers “Little Rootie Tootie," written for his son, “Boo Boo's Birthday," written for his daughter Barbara's birthday, “In ...
Roy Hargrove: Habana
by Jim Santella
From the cigar band across the cover of the compact disc to the inclusion of Cuban pianist and leader Chucho Valdes, as well as the title itself, Roy Hargrove's change in direction toward irresistible dance music in the Afro-Cuban tradition has fans all over wondering, “Is this for real?" Yes, it certainly is, and the appearance ...
Mads Vinding: The Kingdom
by Jim Santella
If this session were to be described in just one word, that would be “Power." Hard-bop specialists Mads Vinding and Alex Riel have both recorded with Dexter Gordon and have each played powerful, yet straight-ahead jazz for over thirty years. Drummer Riel has worked with hard bop leaders such as Jackie McLean, Michael ...
Art Farmer: Live At Stanford Jazz Workshop
by Jim Santella
“The Professor" Art Farmer presented a set of straight-ahead jazz for the 25-year old Stanford Jazz Workshop last summer along with tenor saxophonist Harold Land, San Francisco area pianist Bill Bell, bassist Rufus Reid and drummer Tootie Heath. Although Farmer now resides in Vienna, the ensemble shares a working knowledge of hard bop ...
Dmitri Matheny: Penumbra (The Moon Sessions)
by Jim Santella
Dmitri Matheny and Dave Ellis are tight. Their flugelhorn and tenor saxophone complement each other well, providing harmony, added color, and tonal variety. With a theme album that refers to the majestic beauty of the moon's presence in the sky that we all experience -- a common bond around the world -- the ...
Lou Donaldson: Good Gracious!
by Jim Santella
The organ combo has a distinct sound, one like no other. Lou Donaldson discovered Grant Green and Big John Patton, recommended them to Blue Note (in effect, initiating their recording careers), and produced some mighty fine recordings in their company. Both Donaldson and guitarist Green have listed Charlie Parker as a prime influence, ...
Kurt Elling: The Messenger
by Jim Santella
Kurt Elling is different. He rants. In the liners, the singer defines the term to mean “improvising both the melody and lyrics simultaneously." With saxophonist Ed Peterson conversin', Elling shouts unrelated words and phrases as they pop into his mind. “Icebergs." “Viruses." “Planets." “Ice cream." Peterson is improvising, Elling is shouting, and he is also crooning ...
Gerald Wilson: Jenna
by Jim Santella
The catchy melody of the title tune, coupled with its lively rhythm and intricate harmonic structures, pretty well sums up the music of this 78-year-old big band master. Over the years Gerald Wilson has managed to create some very successful compositions and arrangements, and at the same time maintain a rather stable big band ...
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