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Marshall Gilkes Quartet: Edenderry
by Mark F. Turner
Many of us jazz fans love them 'bones... trombones, that is. Though they're overshadowed by countless saxophones and trumpets in the jazz arena, when placed in the hands of a capable musician, there's nothing like the instrument's timbre and presence in creating a lasting impression. Edenderry reveals yet another young trombonist who knows how to create ...
Ravi Coltrane: In Flux
by Mark F. Turner
Ravi Coltrane In Flux Savoy 2005 The progression of Ravi Coltrane as a musician and leader reaches a momentous level on his fourth recording, In Flux, his most striking and mature work to date. Having been in the jazz game for awhile, various roles have found him as a sideman ...
New Talent Jazz Orchestra: The Sound Of New York Jazz Underground
by Mark F. Turner
Albeit a microcosmic view of the current New York jazz scene, the music and musicians on this double CD display a vivid representation of the artistry, vision, and intent of the Fresh Sound New Talent label, which celebrated its tenth anniversary. Recorded in four hectic days in the fall of 2003, the project showcases eight contemporary ...
Rick Gallagher: Peace Be Still
by Mark F. Turner
Jazz artists have always expressed spirituality in their music, whether it be subtle inclusions or overt dedications of faith as found in John Coltrane's masterpiece, A Love Supreme. Pittsburg pianist Rick Gallagher's third release is a solo outing featuring a fresh reworking of popular hymns and spirituals. His previous two recordings, the debut Sweet Potato Eyebrows, ...
Sila Cevikce: A New Abode
by Mark F. Turner
The art of jazz composition and improvisation are fully stated as Turkish born pianist Sila Cevikce provides some solid and noteworthy music on her debut release A New Abode. Since arriving in the U.S in 1993 she has sharpened her skills both academically at Berklee and professionally in performances with New York musicians as well as ...
Jason Moran: Same Mother
by Mark F. Turner
Jason Moran and his Bandwagon (bassist Tarus Mateen, drummer Nasheet Waits, and newcomer guitarist Marvin Sewell) speak the blues in fine jazz form on their new adventure, Same Mother. The title comes from a comment Moran's wife made in a discussion about tap dancer Savion Glover which states “...that jazz movement and blues movement in dance ...
Dafnis Prieto: About the Monks
by Mark F. Turner
If you're curious about new directions in Latin jazz, then let percussionist Dafnis Prieto's About the Monks point the way. Upon arriving from Cuba in 1999, Prieto has been a key performer with some heavy names, like avant-garde saxophonist Henry Threadgill and Latin heavyweights Eddie Palmieri, Chucho Valdes, and Michael Camillo. Not just your typical Afro-Cuban ...
Stefano Di Battista: Parker's Mood
by Mark F. Turner
The spirit of Charlie “Bird" Parker continues in recent recordings from the deconstructed interpretations of Anthony Braxton's Charlie Parker Project to the modern techno-manipulation of Bird Up! -- The Charlie Parker Remix Project. Now saxophonist Stefano Di Battista brings listeners a more straight-ahead tribute to the founder of bebop. While the true magic of Parker's music ...
Francois Bourassa Quartet: Indefinite Time
by Mark F. Turner
The Francois Bourassa Quartet is not content to just play jazz straight; and thankfully for the listener, that's a good thing, as they present some forward-looking and contemplative music. The core members have performed together for over twenty years, and the ensemble is one of Canada's premier jazz groups, having thrilled audiences and impressed critics at ...
Fresh Music from Fresh Sound New Talent
by Mark F. Turner
The Fresh Sound New Talent recording label continues to deliver dynamic and progressive jazz by up and coming artists with a broad range of styles. Here are just a few of their more recent recordings. Javier Vercher Introducing The Javier Vercher Trio Fresh Sound New Talent 2004 This strong debut ...
