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Joel Palsson: Varp
by Mark F. Turner
Something a little different walks this way on Varp by saxophonist Jóel Pálsson. Having performed on hundreds of recordings and winning three “best jazz album of the year awards in Iceland, this is his fifth recording as a leader. But while the awards and accolades are most commendable, it is the unusual and memorable music that ...
Susan Weinert: Tomorrow
by Mark F. Turner
The powerful team of guitarists Martin and Susan Weinert is probably better known for their progressive fusion recordings dating back to Bottom Line (Intuition, 1996) and Point of View (Intuition, 1999). But in recent years they've proven to be equally formidable in an acoustic setting. Tomorrow's Dream , rekindles the fire of their memorable acoustic duo ...
Vinson Valega: Awake
by Mark F. Turner
The underlying message inside Vinson Valega's Awake summons a quiet call to social and political awareness, just as past artists have done like saxophonist Sonny Rollins' Freedom Suite (Riverside, 1958). But for the activist and the pacifist alike, the message in this new release is clear and to the point--with music that is conscientious, alive, and ...
Hector Martignon: Refugee
by Mark F. Turner
Like the great Latin jazz pianists Eddie Palmieri and Hilton Ruiz, Hector Martignon is one hot player (un pianist caliente). The musician, composer, and band leader has performed with Celia Cruz and Ray Barretto, and has created a body of work which includes orchestral music, jingles, and other formats. On Refugee, his third release as a ...
David Torn: Prezens
by Mark F. Turner
"Take a little trip, take a little trip. Take a little trip and see... --Excerpt from the 1970s popular hit, “Low Rider, by WAR from Why Can't We Be Friends (Rhino, 1975). The popular lyrics from the above song could describe guitarist David Torn's Prezens, his first band recording in twenty years for ...
Ethnic Heritage Ensemble: Hot 'N' Heavy--Live at the Ascension Loft
by Mark F. Turner
Ethnic Heritage Ensemble Hot 'N' Heavy--Live at the Ascension Loft Delmark 2006 Delmark Records continues to produce some memorable jazz DVDs and Ethnic Heritage Ensemble's Hot'N'Heavy--Live at the Ascension Loft is no exception. From the first few sounds and frames of the video, one dynamic image absorbs ...
Jerome Sabbagh: Pogo
by Mark F. Turner
On Pogo, French-born saxophonist Jerome Sabbagh remembers the wise lesson that “If it's not broken; don't fix it. Though his recording label has changed, this release consists of the same quartet members and eclectic formula that made his acclaimed release North (2004, Fresh Sound New Talent) such a success. A thorough technician with ...
Brian Patneaude Quartet: As We Know It
by Mark F. Turner
The Brian Patneaude Quartet's third release As We Know It is like a cool breeze, a favorite piece of clothing, or the warmth of the sun's rays. The music is neither frantic nor languorous; it sounds and feels comfortable. Popular in the upstate New York area they've been gained the approval of critics but most importantly ...
Mike Moreno: Between The Lines
by Mark F. Turner
Mike Moreno's stylized and progressive playing has made him the guitarist of choice for many rising musicians' recordings including trumpeter Jeremy Pelt's Identity (MaxJazz, 2005), saxophonist John Ellis' By A Thread (Hyena, 2006) and drummer Kendrick Scott's The Source (World Culture Music, 2007). Now he's at the helm with the impressive debut Between the Lines.
Kendrick Scott Oracle: The Source
by Mark F. Turner
Kendrick Scott's debut recording The Source exudes a sense of purpose with music that is carefully orchestrated, coolly executed, and has an appeal that is both contemporary and cerebral. Scott's respect for the art form is cognizant of the greats that have come before him, but clearly personifies his own voice alongside contemporaries like drummers Brian ...
