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Monk's Music Trio: Think Of One
by Mark F. Turner
Without a doubt, there is nothing quite like the music of Thelonious Monk. The unconventional pianist created music that still flourishes today, marked by his percussive style, odd rhythmic patterns, and a unique sense of melody that has influenced countless musicians and enthusiasts. It continues to thrive on the new release Think of One by the ...
Jordan Hall: Something Different
by Mark F. Turner
While doing some research on another jazz artist, I thankfully stumbled upon the debut Something Different by young violinist Jordan Hall. Recorded in 2003 at the age of 18, Hall has a sound reminiscent of violinists Michal Urbaniak, Didier Lockwood, and Regina Carter that draws from a variety of modern sources. The mood is stylized for ...
Wayne Shorter: Footprints: The Life and Music of Wayne Shorter
by Mark F. Turner
It's an insurmountable task to capture the entire career of one of jazz's living legends on a dual CD release, but Footprints: The Life and Music of Wayne Shorter is a comprehensive attempt that highlights some of the saxophonist's key recordings. If you've been listening to jazz for any length of time, you've more than likely ...
Deep Blue Organ Trio: Deep Blue Bruise
by Mark F. Turner
There's a loose quote from an unknown source that states that “soul can't be taught or learned, you either have it or you don't." This most definitely seems to be the case with the Deep Blue Organ Trio. They simply have it. Even though this is a debut recording, the trio was formed in 1992 and ...
Andrew Cheshire: The Four Ages of Bob
by Mark F. Turner
The Four Ages of Bob , the tenth release by guitarist Andrew Cheshire, continues on the path of his previous recordings with inventive, stylized, and captivating music. The cover art and liner notes (also produced by Cheshire) elaborate on a fictional character named Bob whose life has been filled with change. From concept to composition, the ...
Enrico Pieranunzi/Paul Motian: Doorways
by Mark F. Turner
Doorways is an exhilarating duo release featuring veteran musicians drummer Paul Motian and pianist Enrico Pieranunzi. While Motian may be more recognized in the U.S. for his work on hundreds of recordings, Pieranunzi is also a force to be reckoned with both as a musician and composer, as witnessed on the recent recording FelliniJazz . He ...
Sangha Quartet: Fear Of Roaming
by Mark F. Turner
The debate on whether jazz musicians should use acoustic versus electric instrumentation has been going on since Miles Davis and others produced fusion in the early '70s. Yet thankfully, artists have continued to search and have found avenues to create music that successfully incorporates both traditional and modern ideas, and such is the case with Fear ...
George Walker Petit and Walkerecordings Jazz
by Mark F. Turner
When listening to recorded jazz music it's easy to take for granted the dynamics of what took place behind the scenes in the recording studio. The final listening experience is the culmination of meticulous skill, creativity, and hard work, of not only the performing musicians but also skilled technicians who work diligently to capture the essence ...
Justin Mullens: Justin Mullens & The Delphian Jazz Orchestra
by Mark F. Turner
When most people think of jazz big bands, the swinging sounds of large ensembles may come to mind, but of late there has been an emergence of jazz orchestras that perform a broader scope of different jazz styles with an emphasis on complex composition as well has larger than life music. New York composer/trumpeter Justin Mullens ...
Ben Schachter & Sung/Unsung: Nothingman
by Mark F. Turner
With a sharp edge that cuts on the side of dynamic playing and improvisation, Nothingman is the latest release by reedist and bandleader Ben Schachter. The Philadelphia-based musician has earned a reputation as one who treads clear of tepid jazz waters in favor of progressive and free flowing ones, as attested on his recent recordings Inside, ...
