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Nils Petter Molvaer: er
by John Kelman
With Khmer (ECM, 1997) Norwegian trumpeter Nils Petter Molvaer almost singlehandedly introduced a new movement in the electronica-based nu jazz arena that would come to be known as “future jazz." Blending a group approach to improvisation with contemporary sampling and programming technologies, Molvaer creates hypnotic ambient soundscapes with compelling rhythms. Music for the body? Unequivocally. But ...
Robert Fripp: Love Cannot Bear: Soundscapes - Live in the USA
by John Kelman
If one indication of a musician's mettle is creating a distinctive voice, than King Crimson co-founder/erstwhile leader Robert Fripp has done enough to distinguish a multitude of artists. With each successive incarnation of Crimson (documented on The 21st Century Guide to King Crimson Volume One: 1969-1974 and Volume Two: 1981- 2003), he's not only created a ...
Maria Schneider Orchestra: Days of Wine and Roses: Live at the Jazz Standard
by John Kelman
When a jazz album is as successful as composer/arranger/conductor Maria Schneider's Concert in the Garden (ArtistShare, 2004), there's a different expectation for the followup. Winning a Grammy and being on many top ten lists can ring the death knell for a pop album, since fans expect the followup to be an even greater event. But with ...
Johnny "Bowtie" Barstow: A Bowtie Christmas and More
by John Kelman
Every now and then an artist emerges whose vision is so unique that it creates an entirely new musical paradigm. Stretching the realm of technique by introducing harmonic or rhythmic contexts far removed from the norm, they're often unappreciated in their time, but the passage of years can ultimately bring recognition for their genius. Ornette Coleman ...
David Lang: Elevated
by John Kelman
Groups like Clogs and Bang on a Can offer a new paradigm for contemporary chamber music. Much as today's jazz artists are expanding their language by incorporating seemingly disparate elements, similarly adventurous spirits in the classical world are bringing in concepts that might seem out of context on first pass. But listen to these groups with ...
John Zorn / Masada String Trio: Azazel, Book of Angels Volume 2: Masada String Trio Plays Masada Book Two
by John Kelman
When saxophonist/composer John Zorn first introduced Masada in 1994, it's unlikely that he could have anticipated it would become so successful. The first songbook was originally developed for his adventurous but clearly jazz-centric quartet featuring trumpeter Dave Douglas, bassist Greg Cohen, and drummer Joey Baron. Since then Zorn's compositions--brief sketches meant to encourage exploration and interplay--have ...
Kneebody: Kneebody
by John Kelman
When trumpeter Dave Douglas parted ways with RCA/Bluebird--which released his projects between 2000 and 2004--he created Greenleaf Music to allow him better control over both his art and its delivery. He also planned to bring exposure to other artists. The first non-Douglas release on the new label, the self-titled debut by Kneebody, fits perfectly with Douglas' ...
Dominic Frasca: Deviations
by John Kelman
When Adrian Belew, King Crimson's guitarist/vocalist, coined the phrase The Guitar as Orchestra for his 1995 solo album, he was referring to broadening the instrument's sonic landscape through an array of electronic processing. But to other guitarists even the most unaffected acoustic guitar has richer possibilities. Ralph Towner, for example, visualizes completely self-contained compositions on guitar--subdividing ...
Lionel Loueke: In a Trance
by John Kelman
When Benin-born guitarist/vocalist Lionel Loueke appeared at this summer's Ottawa International Jazz Festival, he was a real highlight amongst the entire group of stellar young players in trumpeter Terence Blanchard's band. His solo spot, where he used looping and harmonizing devices to create a veritable mini-orchestra with just one voice and guitar, illustrated how technology can ...
Enrico Pieranunzi / Marc Johnson / Joey Baron: Play Morricone
by John Kelman
Sometimes the most unfortunate circumstances can yield surprisingly positive results. Bassist Marc Johnson and drummer Joey Baron were already in Italy in 1984 for the start of a tour with pianist Kenny Drew when Drew's wife became suddenly ill. With Drew returning home to Denmark, Johnson and Baron were left with few options. When pianist Enrico ...
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