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William Hooker: The Seasons Fire
by Laurel Gross
There's that iconic story about Elvin Jones, the man who altered the course of jazz drumming by seeking new sounds. Once at a gig in a bar as a young man, a customer came up to him and said, “Hey, make some noise." Relating the incident to Lewis Nash in a 1977 interview, Jones added: “People ...
The Jason Lindner Big Band: Live at the Jazz Gallery
by Laurel Gross
There's nothing quite like hearing a big band in person to partake of all the vibes in the room. But Live at the Jazz Gallery will give large ensemble fans a great sampling of what the distinctive and highly enjoyable Jason Lindner Big Band can offer. Lindner and his talented crew flawlessly present a menu of ...
Deborah Weisz: Trio
by Laurel Gross
When some people talk about jazz being good because it is “relaxing," this listener wants to scream: What's wrong with these people? Jazz should be all kinds of things, but “relaxing ? That word seems to imply that the music is not challenging, interesting. Well, here's one case where this writer might have ...
Luis Bonilla: Terminal Clarity: Live at the Jazz Gallery
by Laurel Gross
During its first seconds, Trombonilla's Terminal Clarity: Live at the Jazz Gallery sounds like a band tuning up or a bit of traffic gridlock with an impatient honk or two. But then it advances full swing into an enjoyable post-bop exploration worthy of intent listening. Luis Bonilla, a talented and focused New York-based ...
Bennie Wallace: Disorder at the Border, The Music of Coleman Hawkins
by Laurel Gross
Left New York's Jazz Standard last month barefoot because the band blew my socks (and even my boots) off. Baby it was cold outside, a December night threatening snow. But Bennie Wallace and the boys had played so hot I was warmed up inside and so immune to any chill. Wallace has been ...
John Bunch
by Laurel Gross
Pianist John Bunch has a lot of fantastic memories playing with such jazz luminaries as Benny Goodman, Woody Herman, Eddie Condon, Maynard Ferguson, Buddy Rich, Gene Krupa and as accompanist, musical director and conductor of major orchestras for Tony Bennett, but he recalls another “unforgettable" moment that wasn't so great.Even at 86 and still ...
Moutin Reunion Quartet: Sharp Turns
by Laurel Gross
Must it be pointed out that François and Louis Moutin are twins? Admittedly, it is a novelty to see these two handsome Gallic faces mirror-image each other in live performance, and on a special DVD side of Sharp Turns, by their Moutin Reunion Quartet. But live with them a little and it will become apparent that ...
Amir ElSaffar: Two Rivers
by Laurel Gross
This exploration of Iraqi, American and Arab sensibilities, rooted in the lands and cultures bordering the Tigris and Euphrates rivers--the two flowing sources of the CD's title--is deeply affecting, musically adventurous and provocative. American-born ElSaffar, a talented New York-based trumpeter/composer, ventured to Iraq six years ago to study the music of his father's ...
Bob DeVos: Playing For Keeps
by Laurel Gross
There's nothing muddy about the waters Bob DeVos dips his digits into--his fluid, sure and straight-ahead guitar rings as clear as any superbly played horn. Favoring moving single-note lines, he has fashioned a playing style influenced by horn masters like Sonny Stitt and he obviously admires Coltrane, who has received tributes on a couple of his ...
Joe Fiedler: The Crab
by Laurel Gross
Trombone can be incredibly affecting and riveting, but is too often an underappreciated instrument, not always receiving the full respect or platform it deserves, even when its inborn versatility is masterfully handled by practitioners who grapple with its challenges and make it soar. No matter what music, mood or master it serves, this long and shiny ...
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