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Mark F. Turner's Best of 2007
by Mark F. Turner
Outstanding recordings that made lasting impressions in 2007. New Releases David Torn Prezens(ECM) Joel PalssonVarp (Self Produced) Nacho Arimany World-Flamenco SeptetSilence-Light (Fresh Sound) Bruce Hornsby Camp Meeting(Legacy) Sacks-Opsvik-Maneri-MotianTwo Miles ...
Jordi Matas Organic Trio: Landscape
by Mark F. Turner
Unfettered by tradition and the usual jazz influences, Jordi Matas is an exceptional guitarist in Barcelona Spain, distinguished by his unique voice and always interestingly written material. His third release, Landscape, is a live recording featuring the organ-based Organic Trio and it's his most memorable recording to date. Joined by Albert Sanz on ...
Loren Stillman: Blind Date
by Mark F. Turner
For alto saxophone aficionados, Loren Stillman's Blind Date is an exquisite release. An intrepid artisan with virtuosity, a refined tone and evocative phrasing; it's hard to believe that the London-born musician is only in his twenties. But with a number of recordings as a leader he's showing that practice does indeed strive for perfection.
Michael Dease: Dease Bones
by Mark F. Turner
Trombones galore are what you'll find in Dease Bones. Young musician/educator Michael Dease ardently crafted and assembled some friends and fellow 'bone players for this recording of camaraderie, immaculate sounds and swinging tempos forged in the vein of greats such as Slide Hampton and J.J. Johnson. But Dease's new framework is built upon not only the ...
Roy Cumming: Edgeless
by Mark F. Turner
No hype. No technological wizardry or envelope pushing persuasions. Freelance bassist Roy Cumming and his trio--pianist David Leonhardt and drummer Paul Wells)--simply use excellent playing, true jazz interaction, and a suave demeanor, to produce the enjoyable Edgeless. With a collective experience of more than sixty years in the biz they've played and/or composed ...
3 Cohens: Braid
by Mark F. Turner
Jazz ensembles comprised of siblings are rare but not uncommon (The Heath Brothers--Jimmy and Percy, the well-known Marsalis brothers, and the Moutin twins--François and Louis). The 3 Cohens can be added to the list and show that it's a truly a family affair of musical harmony on their sophomore release Braid. The 3 ...
Arturo Stable: Notes On Canvas
by Mark F. Turner
The arts of jazz and painting are both siblings of self expression. Whether the artist skillfully paints a fresco or articulates ideas in music, the result is one of creative insight. Such is the case for Notes On Canvas by master percussionist/composer Arturo Stable, who gives music interpretations to some of his favorite paintings by Vincent ...
Tyshawn Sorey: That/Not
by Mark F. Turner
The enigma that is Tyshawn Sorey: while most young drummers are walking in the footsteps of the elders and the influences of the mainstream, Sorey thrives on the outside, composing and performing free improvised music, leading experimental groups such as Oblique, or doing stints with progressives like Fieldwork (pianist Vijay Iyer, saxophonist Steve Lehman) and M-Base ...
Robert Sabin: Romero
by Mark F. Turner
New York bassist Robert Sabin's Romero continues to deliver music that jolts the ears and psyche, as first heard on the 2005 recording Killdozer . This time around the music draws inspiration from none other than horror film director George A. Romero, whose cult classics include Night of the Living Dead (1968) and Dawn of the ...
Abigail Riccards: When The Night Is New
by Mark F. Turner
The heralded arrival of any new singing sensation is oftentimes met with caution, but in the case of Abigail Riccards' When The Night Is New the total package--her voice and the music--is one that truly deserves attention. Riccards has gained notoriety since moving to New York in 2003--as a semifinalist in the Thelonious ...
