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James Silberstein: Song For Micaela
by Jim Santella
With his recording debut, guitarist James Silberstein reveals a warm tone and crisp articulation. His straight-ahead session captures the essence of bebop, as he and his guests explore the art of improvisation over a theme. Several originals add favorably to the session's appeal. With Randy Brecker, Eric Alexander and Carla Cook alongside, the guitarist ...
Edward Ratliff: Barcelona In 48 Hours
by Jim Santella
As the soundtrack to a short film of the same name, Barcelona In 48 Hours travels through myriad textures and themes. Like Miles Davis, trumpeter Edward Ratliff brings out different views from beneath the jazz umbrella, from muted cornet in a traditional Spanish sweep to hip-hop rhythms in a contemporary language. Several arrangements of ...
Bill O: Latin Jazz Fantasy
by Jim Santella
With a full session of songs composed by the leader, this contemporary album features strings, percussion, and a large, swinging ensemble that's dedicated to the Latin feeling found in today's popular art form. Featured co-stars include tenor saxophonist Bob Malach and flutist Dave Valentin. The pianist swings hard. As he steers his companions through ...
Quadro Nuevo: Canzone Della Strada
by Jim Santella
Improvising over Italian folk melodies, Quadro Nuevo has transformed popular songs into swinging affairs of the heart. Multi-instrumentalist Mulo Francel, guitarist Robert Wolf, acoustic bassist D.D. Lowka, and accordionist Andreas Hinterseher portray the vocal style that this music brought us during the last century. They're tearjerkers and happy celebrations. They're near and dear to the heart ...
The Great Jazz Trio: Someday My Prince Will Come
by Jim Santella
Founded in 1976 by Hank Jones, the Great Jazz Trio produced several recordings and changed bassists and drummers frequently. This album marks the final studio recording for brothers Hank and Elvin Jones together. Elvin, who is heard here in his prime, soloing frequently and coloring everything admirably, passed away in May at age 76. ...
Giacomo Gates: Centerpiece
by Jim Santella
His rich baritone voice, accurate musical ear and comfortable seamless phrasing make Giacomo Gates a singer with appeal, and his personal interpretation of lyrics gives his audience a convincing lesson. But there's a special twist to this performance. Gates has been bitten by the hipster bug. His passion for the vocalese of King Pleasure, Eddie Jefferson ...
Rabih Abou-Khalil: Morton
by Jim Santella
Lebanese oud master Rabih Abou-Khalil leads this exciting sextet through a session of his originals. The music, while carrying a distinctive Middle Eastern flavor, can only be called jazz. The group's spontaneity and fresh drive introduce elements that we only find in that portion of the arts where improvisation reigns supreme and swing weaves itself around ...
Duke Ellington: Blues In Orbit
by Jim Santella
Featuring the talented solo voices of alto saxophonist Johnny Hodges, tenor saxophonist Jimmy Hamilton, trumpeter Ray Nance, trombonist Booty Wood, and most other members of this 1958-59 Ellington Orchestra, this reissue swings with the blues. Alternate takes are included, and one of those has never been issued before. “Blues in Blueprint" remains one of ...
Jessica Williams: Live At Yoshi's, Volume One
by Jim Santella
An evening out with the Jessica Williams trio is a pleasure never to be forgotten. Her interpretation of the songs we love keeps them near and dear to our hearts. With Ray Drummond and Victor Lewis, the pianist rings true with a song selection fit for lovers of the straight-ahead scene. Her crisp articulation ...
Various Artists: Music From The Motion Picture De-Lovely
by Jim Santella
Featuring contemporary singers, De-Lovely honors the music that Cole Porter handed down to us many years ago. These are the songs that remain in your ear for days and months. Don't think that you'll come away from the movie theater with a clear head and steel emotions. Your head will be hearing the music from this ...
