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David Binney / Edward Simon: Oceanos
by Mark F. Turner
Oceanos is the re-convergence of two dynamic musicians/composers: saxophonist David Binney and pianist Edward Simon. Both have many individual releases and recent works have earned glowing and deserved praise including Binney's Cities and Desires (Criss Cross, 2006) and Simon's Unicity (Cam Jazz, 2006). The recording is a continuation of fertile and fruitful ideas last heard on ...
Big Tall Wish: Leverage
by Mark F. Turner
It's not clear whether the tune “Punk Jazz, by the late great jazz bassist Jaco Pastorius, was a protest against the acoustic jazz establishment or not. But for decades musicians have continued to produce their own statements of self-expression using whatever technologies and influences available at their disposal. The group Big Tall Wish, like many jazz-oriented ...
Bobby Broom: Song and Dance
by Mark F. Turner
Most everyone has a favorite tune: A song that lingers in memory and takes you back to another time and place. For many years jazz musicians have transformed popular songs into instrumental pieces such as John Coltrane's version of the Rodgers and Hammerstein hit “My Favorite Things. There is magic in taking something familiar and transforming ...
Wolfgang Muthspiel and Brian Blade: Friendly Travelers
by Mark F. Turner
A confluence of two creative minds merges into an inspiring work on Friendly Travelers. From Austria comes guitarist Wolfgang Muthspiel, who has garnered international praise in both classical and jazz music including his critically acclaimed Bright Side (2006 Material Records.) Joining him is Brian Blade, who is among jazz's top drummers: leader of Brian Blade Fellowship, ...
Towner Galaher: Panorama
by Mark F. Turner
Panorama is a testament that straight-ahead jazz can still thrive in modern times. Drummer/composer Towner Galaher, an astute leader and sideman who has performed with names like Wynton Marsalis and in ensembles such as Chico O'Farrill's Afro-Cuban Jazz Big Band, carries the torch of jazz drummers like Art Blakey. Galaher's playing is more ...
Ilmiliekki: Take It with Me
by Mark F. Turner
It has been said that it is not important where the music comes from, but where the music takes you. That said, it is of interest that some of today's most interesting jazz is coming out of Finland. The Finnish Ilmiliekki Quartet is a group of young and outstanding artists, and Take It with Me is ...
Ralph Alessi & This Against That: Look
by Mark F. Turner
Like the angelic blast of Gabriel's horn, trumpeter Ralph Alessi plays his mortal trumpet with exhilaration and sublime finesse. A popular session player, he has heightened recordings like Scott Colley's Archtiect of the Silent Moment (CamJazz, 2007) and Simone Guiducci's Dancin' Roots (Felmay, 2005). Alessi's own recordings as a leader--including Vice & Virtue ...
Fresh Sound New Saxophone Talent: Logan Richardson and Luis Rodriguez
by Mark F. Turner
Debut albums from saxophonists Logan Richardson and Luis Rodriguez, both on the Fresh Sound New Talent label, hit the spot. Logan Richardson Cerebral Flow Fresh Sound New Talent 2007 An off beat, a stretched note, a dissonant instrument--the imperfections which conservatoire music frowns on don't prevent jazz ...
Steve Herberman Trio: Action: Reaction
by Mark F. Turner
Washington, DC-based guitarist Steve Herberman comes into your ear-space with an authority and clarity on Action: Reaction that immediately grabs your attention. However there's more to this recording than just fretboard fireworks; his trio with bassist Drew Gress and drummer Mark Ferber delivers a three-musician communiqué of solid jazz. Herberman is reminiscent of ...
Toru Dodo: Dodo 3
by Mark F. Turner
Japanese pianist Toru Dodo has lived in New York for over ten years. A player with a significant range and style, he's been making a splash on gigs and sessions, most recently with the Pete Zimmer Quintet (Judgment, Tippin' Records, 2006). But within his own group (a trio with bassist Joseph Lepore and drummer Rodney Green) ...
