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Matthias Lupri Group: Metalix
by Jim Santella
With this program of original compositions, vibraphonist Matthias Lupri takes his modern mainstream sextet through a series of musical adventures. Along with the standard timbres of an intense unit from today's contemporary jazz scene, he also employs electronic ideas to season the session with an added flair. (Another) Lost Creek, “Dream Nocturne, “Time Design, ...
Lou Rawls: The Best of Lou Rawls: The Capitol Jazz & Blues Sessions
by Jim Santella
The emotional catch in Lou Rawls' voice and the unmistakable sound of his persona have long been staples of modern music: easy to love and comfortably familiar. When Rawls sings, everybody wants to absorb the lyrics. And following the message that accompanies each of his songs comes as natural as intimate conversation between two good friends.
Sebastien Paindestre Trio: Ecoutez Moi
by Jim Santella
The title that pianist Sébastien Paindestre has given his debut album translates as “Listen to Me. His trio, three creative soloists who also work well as an ensemble, back that up with a superb straight-ahead session. Paindestre's original compositions burn with a spontaneous, crystal clear intensity. The delicate touch that he's developed at the piano proves ...
Eugene Marlow: Making the Music Our Own
by Jim Santella
Jazz pianist and composer Eugene Marlow reinterprets songs from the Jewish vernacular on Making the Music Our Own, along with a mainstream trio and quintet. The first five tracks were recorded in 1986 with a bassist and drummer whose names have been lost. The next four were recorded in 1995 along with the personnel listed. Marlow's ...
Francisco Pais Quintet: Not Afraid of Color
by Jim Santella
In this lively session of original compositions, guitarist Francisco Pais leads his quintet through hot impressions that entice and excite. Not afraid of color? They're not afraid of anything. They love originality and show it with their unbridled enthusiasm. The sound is contemporary, and yet the quintet remains firm in its portrayal of jazz tradition.
Colin Stranahan: Transformation
by Jim Santella
Dramatic modern mainstream jazz pours forth from Colin Stranahan's dynamic quintet, with exotic melodic stanzas flowing in many directions at once. His cohesive band interprets this program of originals directly with a positive force. It's a composer's forum. Saxophonist Remy Le Boeuf contributed three pieces and his eighteen-year-old twin brother, pianist Pascal Le Boeuf, contributed two. ...
Southport Knows the True Value of a Veteran Jazzman
by Jim Santella
Southport Records, long a Chicago stalwart, keeps the ball rolling with these two veteran artists. Both have worked in many genres, and both issue great, straight-ahead jazz for a broad audience. Bobby Schiff Late Game Southport 2006 Bobby Schiff works with his veteran trio to interpret familiar standards and several ...
Escaping the Delta: Robert Johnson and the Invention of the Blues
by Jim Santella
Escaping the Delta: Robert Johnson and the Invention of the Blues Elijah Wald Softcover; 342 pages ISBN: 0-06-052427-8 Amistad Press 2004 A scholarly work that required extensive research on the part of the author, Escaping the Delta makes an excellent reference. This isn't just some casual ...
Royce Campbell: Gypsy Soul
by Jim Santella
In a program of originals that recalls the spirit of Django Reinhardt, the Quintet of the Hot Club of France, and other masters of early acoustic swing, guitarist Royce Campbell turns to the heartfelt spirit that feeds our soul. Born in Indiana, Campbell issued his first recording in 1983. As Henry Mancini's guitarist, he ...
Cassandra Wilson: Thunderbird
by Jim Santella
Cassandra Wilson sings blues the way they should be interpreted. For her latest album, she adds a little pop and hip-hop to the formula, reminding us that jazz and blues both started out as popular music of the day. Programmed drums and a mechanical rhythm appear side by side with Wilson's earthy vocals as she interprets ...
