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Lew Soloff: Sketches Of Spain
by Karl Ackermann
Lew SoloffSketches Of SpainSheffield Lab 2010 Sometimes it feels as though trumpeter Miles Davis never left the stage--his afterlife in airplay, books, t-shirts, reissues and tributes is ubiquitous. But even for those jazz fans who would rather not languish in nostalgia, Davis, like saxophonist John Coltrane, continues to ...
Take Five With Suresh Singaratnam
by AAJ Staff
Meet Suresh Singaratnam: Suresh Singaratnam is a trumpeter of uncommon breadth; unique, not only for the small crowd he inhabits as a virtuoso of both classical and jazz styles, but also for the continuity and clarity of his voice across both idioms. Suresh studied with Canadian trumpet virtuoso Norman Engel throughout high school, ...
Sonny Brings the Presents to His Own 80th Birthday
by Dan Morgenstern
Sonny Rollins threw himself an 80th birthday party at New York's restored Beacon Theater on September 10---he was born on the 7th---and it was he who brought the gifts. And what a cornucopia! This was one of those rare times when you know that you're in the best of all possible places in the world. In ...
Taylor Haskins: Raising His (Trumpet) Voice
by R.J. DeLuke
Taylor Haskins is forging more of a career in the jazz world, and it's based on his solid musicianship and flair on the trumpet: a good strong tone, good chops, and a wide array of influences, translating into him being at ease and formidable in many styles, including being plugged-in. In addition to stepping out more ...
Take Five With Dave Wilson
by AAJ Staff
Meet Dave Wilson: Dave Wilson was born and raised in Bronxville, NY. As the leader of his own jazz groups, the Dave Wilson Quartet/Crazeology, Wilson and his band mates are known for their groundbreaking improvisations along with creative individualistic compositions and unique arrangements of standards. Wilson was also co-leader for many years, with the great trumpet ...
Dave Wilson Quartet: Spiral
by Karl Ackermann
Saxophonist Dave Wilson was previously a member of two Dave Stahl groups, also playing with the likes of Wynton Marsalis, Tom Harrell, Lew Soloff and Conrad Herwig and studying with the great Joe Lovano. The New York native has released two previous collections as a leader, and is actively immersed in music as both an educator ...
Larry Willis: Reaching and Teaching
by Russ Musto
In a career spanning five decades, Larry Willis has amassed one the most impressive resumes in jazz, including tenures with Jackie McLean, Hugh Masekela, Joe Henderson, Woody Shaw, Stan Getz, Carla Bley, Roy Hargrove, Jimmy Cobb's So What Sextet and Jerry Gonzalez and the Fort Apache Band, testifying to the high esteem in which he is ...
Tim Hagans: Trumpet and Musical Elegance
by R.J. DeLuke
Trumpeter Tim Hagans, it appears at times, can almost fly under the radar. His splendid playing has been heard in a variety of contexts over the years, always creative, expressive, expansive. Maria Schneider expresses glee when he's able to be a part of her orchestra and help interpret her musical creations. He's been part of the ...
Gershwin Two-fer: Bohuslan Big Band & Scottish National Jazz Orchestra
by Donald Elfman
Bohuslan Big BandGeorge Gershwin's Porgy & Bess (feat. Lew Soloff & Adam Nussbaum)Self-published2009 Scottish National Jazz OrchestraRhapsody in Blue LiveSpartacus2009 It's still no surprise that George Gershwin, one of America's ...
Mike Mainieri: Man Behind Bars
by John Kelman
It's hard to imagine vibraphonist Mike Mainieri in his seventies. Not only does he look and sound like a man 10 years (or more) his junior, but a quick look at the projects he's been involved in over the past few years sound like anything but a septuagenarian resting on his not inconsiderable laurels.
