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Buck Hill: Relax
by Ken Hohman
Most times, our exposure to jazz musicians is limited to those who are lucky enough to play jazz as a full-time gig, whether they're supported by a major label, an academic institution or a rich uncle with a love for jazz. Tenor saxophonist Buck Hill, a working-class jazz musician, was never anyone's charity case. Like his ...
Steve Howe & Martin Taylor: Masterpiece Guitars
by Ken Hohman
Truly a guitarist's guitar recording, Masterpiece Guitars is a showcase for the vintage guitar collection of curator and collector Scott Chinery, brought to life by the duo of formidable British acoustic guitarist Martin Taylor and Yes lead guitarist Steve Howe. While you might be expecting to hear an acoustic version of “Roundabout" or “Starship Trooper" more ...
David Weiss: The Mirror
by Ken Hohman
Trumpeter David Weiss is rejuvenating mainstream jazz with the tough work ethic and clarity of purpose that his hard bop predecessors brought to the Blue Note label throughout the sixties. Kind of a hard bop Dave Douglas, Weiss's specialty as a composer is stretching the boundaries of the genre without straying too far from the mainstream. ...
George Shearing: Like Fine Wine
by Ken Hohman
George Shearing has never been one to be accused of playing too loud. His urbane sound of piano, vibraphone and guitar playing in unison made his records some of the most popular jazz albums of the '50s and '60s. But for those who acquired a taste for his brand of jazz, there was much beauty to ...
The Ray Reed Quintet: Once Upon a Reed
by Ken Hohman
Originally recorded in 1999 and not released until this year, Once Upon A Reed is a renaissance effort by West Coast alto saxophonist Ray Reed. At once a homage to the brighter side of '50s hard bop (think Pacific Jazz, Hi Fi or Savoy labels versus the deeper grooves of Blue Note) and a showcase for ...
Magnus Lindgren Quartet: The Game
by Ken Hohman
At the age of 30, tenor saxophonist and flutist Magnus Lindgren is already a perennial winner of jazz polls and competitions in Sweden. Like Chris Potter here in the States, Lindgren is a talented young player who often shows up as an accompanist on the best releases of the year as well as a leader of ...
Martin Sjostedt Band: Mondeo
by Ken Hohman
As the AAJ column Nordic Sounds attests, there is a lot of fine jazz coming out of Scandinavia as of late. One group that certainly deserves an audience beyond the borders of Scandinavia is the Martin Sjostedt Band, which hails from Sweden. Led by the steel-fingered young bassist Martin Sjostedt, the band’s new release Mondeo puts ...
Mark Capon: The Jazz Guitar Of Mark Capon
by Ken Hohman
This record really snuck up on me. One moment you’re casually listening to The Jazz Guitar Of Mark Capon and the next you’re wondering, “Who the hell is this cat?” A New York City based guitarist, Capon offers the kind of playing that is so effortless it makes guitarists struggling with their craft want to give ...
Glenn Shambroom & Friends: Include Me Out
by Ken Hohman
Glenn Shambroom is a baritone saxophonist and multi-instrumentalist whose approach is reminiscent of the brightest work from Gerry Mulligan, in both his lyrical playing and his catchy themes. With his debut album Include Me Out, he offers a balanced set of original compositions that will win you over with their boppish swing and smartly crafted arrangements.
Robert Josp: Time To Play
by Ken Hohman
Does Latin jazz have to be so, well, Latin? Sometimes it seems that way. Far too often, Latin jazz artists fall prey to overly repetitive syncopation and a tendency to remain stuck in the highest registers of the horns. Your tolerance level depends how long you prefer to stay in the conga line. Fortunately, these are ...
