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Various Artists: Baritone Guitars & Bass Clarinets
by Mark F. Turner
The Bennie Maupin Ensemble Penumbra Cryptogramophone 2006 Bennie Maupin has been standing in the shadows, enhancing the music of such high-profilers as Miles Davis, Andrew Hill and Herbie Hancock, during much of his career. Not before time, he steps up to the mic with Penumbra, leading a trio-plus-percussion ensemble and ...
Lonnie Plaxico: West Side Stories
by Mark F. Turner
West Side Stories, Lonnie Plaxico's eleventh recording as a leader, draws from memories of growing up in Chicago and listening to a variety of sounds from the '70s--R&B, popular music and smooth jazz--as well as his collaboration in the development of advanced M-Base musical concepts in the '80s. To coin a phrase from ...
Robert Sabin: Killdozer
by Mark F. Turner
Killdozer is the collision of a warped (in a good way) jazz bassist with a free saxophonist and a purple-hazed hot guitarist. For those who already know bassist and educator Robert Sabin, this will come as no surprise. He's been involved in many projects in the New York music scene with Brain Spray, Spirit Gang and ...
Dafnis Prieto: Absolute Quintet
by Mark F. Turner
Dafnis Prieto is not an ordinary drummer and Absolute Quintet is not a typical Latin jazz recording. Prieto knows the Cuban clave rhythms and is aware of the music's heritage. Yes, he plays fiercely, with an array of tools from his kit. Sure, he's got the juice, with quickness, precision and inventiveness. But if you listen ...
Fusion: Floating World Live, One Spirit, and Dancing On The Water
by Mark F. Turner
Three recordings which tell us that fusion is alive and well, taking inspiration from the past while also searching for new perspectives. Soft Machine Floating World Live Moonjune Records 2006 Recorded in 1975, Floating World Live is a jazz/rock blast from the past. Britain's popular Soft Machine ...
Liberty Ellman: Ophiuchus Butterfly
by Mark F. Turner
Being different just for the sake of being different is simply not enough. But then Liberty Ellman has never fit into the category of a run-of-the-mill jazz guitarist. Like a Bohemian artisan who dabbles in a variety of styles yet develops a unique identity, Ellman has performed impressively within mainstream, abstract jazz, and hip-hop settings--sometimes combining ...
Jason Rigby: Translucent Space
by Mark F. Turner
Modern jazz saxophone is healthy--a wealth of talented young horn players are proving their own merit in the genre. New York based Jason Rigby shows he also has what it takes on as serious player and composer on Translucent Space. Rigby has performed with seminal artists like pianist Kris Davis (Life Span, 2004) and bassists Eivind ...
Lil' Kim: Not So Lady Sings the Blues
by Mark F. Turner
First it was Martha Stewart, and now Lil' Kim. Only in America can a celebrity be found guilty of a crime then find financial backers to help them profit from their scandals. The popular rapper, born Kimberly Jones, was convicted on March 17, 2005 on charges of perjury and conspiracy for lying to a federal grand ...
Francisco Pais Quintet: Not Afraid Of Color
by Mark F. Turner
Instead of going for the typical chops-laden style that marks most releases, Portuguese guitarist Francisco Pais takes a more relaxed approach with Not Afraid of Color. Backed by a sure-fire quartet featuring saxophonist Chris Cheek and pianist Leo Genovese, his music is easy on the ears but also provides cerebral enjoyment. Pais' compositional skills combine elements ...
Marsalis Music Honors Series: Michael Carvin and Jimmy Cobb
by Mark F. Turner
These two releases are the first in the Marsalis Music Honors Series dedicated to giving light to important musicians that have not received recognition for their contributions to jazz. Master drummers Michael Carvin and Jimmy Cobb have contributed to artists like Dizzy Gillespie, Miles Davis, and many others. Their fire still burns bright on these two ...
