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Pete Zimmer: Common Man
by John Kelman
A recent review of Bill Frisell's new CD, Unspeakable , compared artists who transcend definition and those who work at honing their skill in a more narrowly defined context. Drummer Pete Zimmer falls into the latter category, with a writing style and group approach that leans heavily on precedents set by other drummer-led bands headed by ...
Nils Petter Molvaer: Streamer: Live
by John Kelman
Trumpeter Nils Petter Molvaer, surely one of the founding fathers of the Norwegian nu jazz scene, continues to mine the depths of ambient texture with Streamer , a live album recorded in Norway and London in '02. Comprised mainly of material from NP3 (EmArcy, '02), with the exception of the title track from Solid Ether (ECM, ...
Matthias Lupri: Transition Sonic
by John Kelman
Look at the credits to vibraphonist Mathias Lupri's latest disc and you'll notice that four of the six group members are credited with playing electronics along with their primary instruments. This should come as no surprise to fans of Lupri, who over the past six years and the course of three records, most notably his '02 ...
Jessica Williams: The Real Deal
by John Kelman
'04 is a banner year for Jessica Williams, with MaxJazz releasing Live at Yoshi's and Hep Jazz issuing The Real Deal , a solo album that Williams recorded live in the comfort of her own home, in the fall of '00. The two records demonstrate just how far Williams has come in the past four years. ...
Mike Keneally + Metropole Orkest: The Universe Will Provide
by John Kelman
An incredibly talented multi-instrumentalist whose style knows no boundaries, Mike Keneally first gained notoriety as a member of Frank Zappa's last touring band from '87 onwards, contributing guitar, keyboards and vocals. Also a fine percussionist, Keneally has since gone on to record a number of solo albums that demonstrated a similar penchant for the absurd, even ...
Sonic Liberation Front: Ash
by John Kelman
Sonic Liberation Front, led by percussionist Kevin Diehl, straddles the space between Afro-Cuban music and free jazz. The music on the group's second release, Ashé a Go-Go , is filled with infectious primitive rhythms, but what Diehl layers over those beats is another beast entirely. Utilizing an up to four-piece horn section over the percussion and ...
Dave Burrell Full-Blown Trio: Expansion
by John Kelman
You have to have roots. Even for those who lean towards a freer, more exploratory disposition in jazz, the best of the lot have generally spent some time studying and playing within the tradition. Pianist Dave Burrell, whose work with Archie Shepp, Pharoah Sanders and Marion Brown has exemplified him as an icon of the experimental ...
Vic Juris: Blue Horizon
by John Kelman
Sometimes you put on a disc and from the first note you know it's the real thing; honest, direct and completely unassuming, it resonates instantly. Such is the case with guitarist Vic Juris' new release, Blue Horizon. While there are certain precedents for what he does, he has a sound and approach all his own—and while ...
Chick Corea Elektric Band: To the Stars
by John Kelman
Hard to believe it's been ten years since pianist Chick Corea last did something in an electric vein. During those years he concentrated on a variety of projects, including his sextet Origin, his new trio with Jeff Ballard and Avishai Cohen, and duets with Gary Burton. But like Herbie Hancock, who also spent much of the ...
Trio Mundo: Rides Again
by John Kelman
Trio Mundo reconvenes following its '02 release, Carnaval , and this time reedman Steve Slagle, a guest on that recording and collaborator with guitarist Dave Stryker in the Stryker/Slagle Band, is more of a full-fledged member, performing on almost all tracks and contributing one composition to the programme of original compositions by Stryker, bassist Andy McKee ...
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