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Franklin, Clover & Seales: Ears Wide Open
by Ken Hohman
The small label Beezwax has done a big favor for jazz listeners by bringing together bassist Henry Franklin, drummer Steve Clover and pianist Marc Seales. While each player has carved out a distinctive niche in the jazz world – be it unsung solo works (Henry Franklin), academic residence (Marc Seales) or supporting roles for some of ...
Steve Heckman: With John in Mind
by Ken Hohman
With John In Mind, Oakland-based multi-saxophonist Steve Heckman's debut, pays heartfelt homage to his foremost influence ' John Coltrane ' with exceptionally played originals and pair of standards. It probably wasn't a wise decision to invite comparisons to the most influential saxophonist in recent jazz history with his opening salvo, but Heckman's genuine feeling toward Coltrane's ...
Various: Bop Lives!
by Ken Hohman
While 50 years of music from Delmark Records is a reason for any jazz or blues fan to celebrate, Bop Lives! is the kind of low budget sampler you would expect from a lesser label. It appears that all eight tracks were chosen by blindfold and that no special attention was paid to chronology. In fact, ...
Lyambiko: Shades of Delight
by Ken Hohman
With her new release Shades Of Delight, African-German vocalist Lyambiko reaches for her share of the spotlight in the contemporary jazz diva category. While her debut disc Out Of This Mood successfully capitalized on her good looks and exotic moniker, Shades Of Delight makes the case that she could be a flash-in-the-pan for the Nagel Heyer ...
Tony Monaco: A New Generation Paesanos on the New B3
by Ken Hohman
That the Hammond B-3 gene is dominant in males of the Italian persuasion? Is there a secret spice in spaghetti sauce that makes a man's fingers burn the 88s? One listen to Paesanos On The New B3 and you would be apt to think so. A sizzling showdown between the dueling organs of B3 grand master ...
Joe Lovano: Viva Caruso
by Ken Hohman
In Stanley Tucci’s 1996 movie Big Night, two Italian immigrant brothers lament that the authentic Italian cuisine of their restaurant has lost favor with customers who prefer the Franco-American menu of their cross-town competitor. It’s the Enrico Caruso culture versus the Louis Prima crowd and for the volatile chef of the authentic Italian restaurant there is ...
The Marcus Strickland Quartet: At Last
by Ken Hohman
If Marcus Strickland's blossoming artistry were judged on his sound alone, he would still merit the attention of the jazz community. That he is also a thoughtful composer and galvanizing force for a crack quartet of spirited young musicians are all the more reason to watch his every move. Strickland possesses a gorgeous, soft ...
David Weiss: Breathing Room
by Ken Hohman
You have to admire the patience of David Weiss. For fifteen years he has resisted the impulse to release a debut disc, choosing instead to play a more collaborative role in projects. That choice has been a wise one for Weiss so far, as he has developed a reputation as a first class trumpeter, composer and ...
Stan Getz: The Final Concert Recording
by Ken Hohman
Stan Getz was having a rather exceptional summer of 1990 when this performance took place at The Munich Philharmonic Hall in Germany. He had successfully recovered from removal of a malignant tumor and it appeared the subsequent cancer on his liver was beginning to wane thanks to a strict macrobiotic diet. He had been sober for ...
The Cole Broderick Quartet: Zone
by Ken Hohman
After composing thematic concepts albums like the critically acclaimed Seasons Of Saratoga, composer and pianist Cole Broderick's latest effort, Zone, is an unabashed commercial release. With electric bass, electric keyboard and often a rock backbeat from his two drummers, Broderick's new mix of fusion, rhythm and blues and contemporary soul aims for accessibility. But what would ...
