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Brian Bromberg: Wood II
by Jim Santella
Brian Bromberg comes from a generation that has experienced it all: from big band, blues and bebop to rock 'n' roll, disco, soft rock, hard rock, heavy metal and much more. His projects reflect the eclectic nature of his 32 years of professional experience; he's quite comfortable in a variety of settings. In recent years, he's ...
Satoko Fujii Quartet: Angelona
by Jim Santella
Forming a progressive alliance of jazz and rock, Satoko Fujii unleashes Angelona with a flash-bang authority that grabs you hard and fast. It's her quartet's best performance to date. While Vulcan (2001) was named after the Roman god of fire, Minerva (2003) was named after the Roman goddess of wisdom, and Zephyros (2004) was named after ...
Todd Gordon: Love's Illusions
by Jim Santella
Todd Gordon sings standards with a deep respect for the tradition that they represent. His clear, baritone voice offers one of the finest examples of tonal clarity among contemporary male singers who work in jazz. The arrangements that support him come with in spirit of jazz. His highly accurate musical performance is complemented by the ensemble ...
Gonzalo Rubalcaba: Solo
by Jim Santella
This solo piano album from Gonzalo Rubalcaba finds the artist searching. With themes from Afro-Cuban culture running through his performance, he improvises soulfully and at his own pace. As one of the jazz world's most exciting pianists, he's able to sit down, take his time, and let the ideas flow gently. Each piece represents a passionate ...
Duduka Da Fonseca Quintet: Samba Jazz in Black & White
by Jim Santella
Drummer Duduka Da Fonseca explains the title of his latest project in terms of the dual meaning of the expression “black & white. In its familiar common-sense usage, the term implies an element's fundamentals, its structure in simple terms, ignoring all the gray areas in between. To that end, the album explains the connection between jazz ...
Fred Hersch & Cyrus Chestnut: Two Pianists on a Roll
by Jim Santella
Two contemporary pianists, who both continue to keep the jazz flame alive and well, have just released albums. Each approaches his performance with a uniquely personal statement, and the two pianists differ in how they go about communicating with their audience. Fred HerschIn Amsterdam: Live at the BimhuisPalmetto2006
Carmen Lundy: Jazz and the New Songbook
by Jim Santella
Carmen Lundy Jazz and the New Songbook Afrasia Productions 2006 While watching Carmen Lundy sing her new songs at the Madrid Theater in Los Angeles, you begin to feel as though you're a part of her circle. With friends all around her on stage, the singer delivers her ...
Art Lillard: Reasons to be Thankful
by Jim Santella
Recorded in 2000, this session by Art Lillard's big band combines lively swing and a traditional mainstream essence into one original package. Lillard and members of his organization wrote the music for this romping program. Lillard, a drummer, leads the band with a swinging rhythmic foundation and comfortable strides. He brings in vocal soloists for six ...
Tom Scott: Bebop United
by Jim Santella
For Bebop United Tom Scott convened a a group of veterans for a straight-ahead live auditorium performance in Pittsburgh. His cohesive ensemble interprets each selection with a comfortable groove and a lot of soul. Featuring Phil Woods on three numbers, the concert brings slow ballads and up-tempo romps to its audience convincingly. Trumpeter Randy Brecker and ...
The World of Jazz Trumpet
by Jim Santella
Scotty BarnhartThe World of Jazz Trumpet: A Comprehensive History and Practical PhilosophyHal Leonard Corporation320 pages, softcoverISBN: 0-634-09527-72005 Who was E.W. Gravitt? Trumpeter Scotty Barnhart answers the question in his book, along with much insightful commentary about the way things have developed. He ...
