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Paul Samuels: Speak
by Mark F. Turner
The rhythmic pulse of the drum is the heartbeat of music, yet a skilled jazz drummer can add more than just a steady beat--also providing vibrancy and color to the music.Paul Samuels began learning this early on when his father took him to jazz concerts by musicians like McCoy Tyner, Dizzy Gillespie and the ...
Johnnie Valentino: Stingy Brim
by Mark F. Turner
Appearances can be deceiving. After glancing at the front cover of Stingy Brim and reading some of the information in the package, you may think this is just a typical organ/guitar combo. But what becomes apparent when you listen is that this is some very modern jazz--unique compositions and great sounding music. Johnny Valentino, a Los ...
Walter Smith III: Casually Introducing Walter Smith III
by Mark F. Turner
Walter Smith III, a striking saxophonist, has entered the arena with this promising debut. A rising horn player, he has performed and shared the stage with a variety of musicians, including jazz veterans (Roy Haynes, Ralph Peterson), pop stars (Destiny's Child, Lauren Hill), and contemporary jazz luminaries (Terence Blanchard, Jason Moran). Like recordings ...
Carla Marciano 4tet: A Strange Day
by Mark F. Turner
Listening to the opening “Dance of Mind on A Strange Day, you'll hear why Carla Marciano is probably as fierce and relentless as anyone who plays the saxophone. Her passion, articulation and tone also show that she has been greatly influenced by the great John Coltrane. From Salerno, Italy, Marciano has performed in many bands and ...
Rootless: Brian Had A Little Plate
by Mark F. Turner
Brian Had A Little Plate is as good an example as any of modern jazz that is cognizant of the history of the tradition but clearly draws upon contemporary influences from hip hop, electronics, pop and other sources. While the roots of the Italian quartet's music are more obscure, its branches are clearly growing in the ...
Anthony Wonsey: The Thang
by Mark F. Turner
Anthony Wonsey's latest disc finds the pianist coming into his own creative voice. Wonsey has been at the center of some very notable works over the past few years, including recordings by trumpeter Nicholas Payton, songstress Carmen Lundy and others. The Thang, his fifth disc as a leader, continues in the straight-ahead format of his label, ...
Jazz Guitar: Brightness of Being / The Green Field
by Mark F. Turner
When you think of jazz guitarists who have been influential since the '80s, names like Bill Frisell, John Scofield and Pat Metheny come to mind. Steve Khan and Paul Bollenback may not be as recognizable, but they're equally talented. Their new releases affirm why. Paul Bollenback Brightness of Being ...
Victor Prieto: Persistencia
by Mark F. Turner
There is a strange beauty in the accordion, a most unusual musical instrument. From polka to tango, the accordion has a sound that is instantly recognizable. It has surfaced more in popular music and jazz-influenced recordings, like Richard Galliano's Ruby, My Dear (Dreyfus, 2005). Victor Prieto now makes a most compelling case for the accordion as ...
Andrew Hill: Time Lines
by Mark F. Turner
Andrew Hill Time Lines Blue Note 2006 You would think that after playing for more than half a century, performing with greats like Miles Davis and Charlie Parker, leading and producing acclaimed recordings with names of Eric Dolphy, Lee Morgan, and many others, that pianist/composer Andrew Hill--who is nearly seventy ...
Monk's Music Trio: Monk's Bones
by Mark F. Turner
Think of One: A swinging trio with two outrageous trombones. If you're wondering whether this is just another Thelonious Monk tribute, think again, because the Monk's Music Trio ups the ante in every way, continuing to creatively explore the music of one of jazz's most celebrated pianists. Monk's Bones is the trio's third release, following Harmony ...
