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Acclaimed German guitarist Martin Schulte redefines contemporary jazz on new CD
In his young, tragic life, Kurt Cobain probably never imagined one of his songs would be converted into a freewheeling jazz number. But that's exactly what guitarist Martin Schulte accomplishes on his new album, In Transit, reworking Nirvana's 1993 fuzz bomb “Heart-Shaped Box" into quirky, screeching jazz, complete with sizzling saxophone and Schulte capturing the soft/loud ...
Nico Sanchez Quartet sizzles with tightly knit and propulsive chemistry on new album
Although he didn't enter the Barcelona, Spain jazz scene until 2004, guitarist Nico Sánchez certainly doesn't sound like a relative newcomer. In fact, his latest album with his quartet, De Visitante, is marked with the fingerprints of highly experienced musicians, displaying the keen skills of masters of the craft. Listen to how Sánchez's guitar sizzles on ...
New York-based violinist Adam Baldych releases imaginative, gorgeous new album
There is perhaps no more of an apt title than Magical Theatre to describe the imaginative and sometimes otherworldly ways in which Adam Baldych approaches his violin playing. For example, “Party Place" opens up deliriously funky riffing and slamming drums as Baldych's violin catches the happening vibe with a sweaty, scorching performance. However, the tempo slows ...
An interview with best-selling Brazilian vocalist Patty Ascher
Brazil-based vocalist Patty Ascher has just released a new album, Bossa, Jazz 'n' Samba, that further solidifies her as among that country's finest jazz talents. Her sultry, playful singing, equally skilled in both English and Portuguese, is stronger than ever, ensuring high entertainment value for any listener. Ascher took some time from her busy schedule to ...
Veteran saxophonist Elliott Chavers pays tribute to Texas roots on new CD
Elliott Chavers has been down that road. Name the road, and Chavers has been there. Having played on over 200 recordings in his nearly 50 years in the music business, the saxophonist is defines the word veteran. But unlike some of his aging peers, Chavers refuses to stop, to walk off into the sunset. In fact, ...
Italy's finest jazz players unite in Domenico Sanna Trio's debut album
Take three of Italy's finest jazz players and combine them in the same band. The result? It's Too Marvelous for Words. Featuring pianist Domenico Sanna, bassist Giorgio Rosciglione, and drummer Marco Valeri, the group has the distinction of being the first jazz band signed to Rome, Italy's Tosky Records label. Naming themselves the Domenico Sanna Trio, ...
Phi Yaan-Zek resurrects ghost of Frank Zappa on genre-bending new album
When rock & roll iconoclast Frank Zappa passed away in 1993, he left behind a spirit of adventure in music that was as revolutionary as it was irreverent. There won't be another like him. However, that doesn't mean there will not be any artists who won't even come close. Zappa's successor just might be a relatively ...
Jazz vocalist Keiko Ito releases intimate acoustic EP "The Trio"
The latest album from Boston, MA-based jazz vocalist Keiko Ito may be called The Trio, but the spotlight really lands on her delicate, sweetly innocent voice. Ito's twee vocals gives her the advantage of appealing not only to jazz fans but to indie-pop followers as well. However, do not mistake the tender caress of Ito's singing ...
Pianist Eiko Rikuhashi debuts with classy, stylish EP
The model-like beauty and stylish classiness of pianist Eiko Rikuhashi is reflected in her music as well. On her debut EP You Are My Strength, Rikuhashi combines her own compositions with immortal classics from Antonio Carlos Jobim, Gene de Paul, and Joe Zawinul, every track gorgeously and tastefully played. It's a dazzler of a first effort, ...
From Russia to Carnegie Hall: Violinist Leonid Levin's journey reflected on new CD
Leonid Levin's violin has logged more miles than the average person. It has taken its owner far, this beloved instrument. At this point it has become an extension of Levin himself, his right-hand man, his brother in arms. From his humble roots studying music in Moscow, Russia so many years ago, Levin and his violin have ...
