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The Blueprint Project: The Blueprint Project
by Mark F. Turner
What modern jazz needs is... Fill in the blank with your own ideas to continue the ongoing discussion for those who speculate on the present and the future climate of the music. But in the meantime listening to the Blueprint Project's new self-titled recording keeps this discussion relevant, and more importantly, interesting for the ...
Vinicius Cantuaria: Horse and Fish
by Mark F. Turner
Both stylistically and musically impressive, Brazilian guitarist and singer Vinicius Cantuaria's new recording, Horse and Fish, represents a smooth combination of ethnic pop vocals, bossa nova rhythms and jazz elements. A popular icon in the “world music" arena, Cantuária joins the ranks of other esteemed Brazilian performers like Antonio Carlos Jobim, Flora Purim, Eliane Elias, and ...
Joey Calderazzo: Haiku
by Mark F. Turner
The solo jazz piano is a study in diverse angularities of expression. From frenetic tension to simplistic beauty, the instrument can yield various contours of sound. Some of these shapes are realized on Joey Calderazzo's new release, Haiku. A vital member of the Branford Marsalis quartet over the past few years, his last recording as a ...
Zoho Records: Trio Mundo & Vic Juris
by Mark F. Turner
Trio Mundo Rides Again 2004 Full of vivacity and bright hues Trio Mundo truly Rides Again on their new release. On the success of 2002's debut release Carnaval the music continues with a Pan-Cultural blend of funky and eclectic sounds. At the heart of the recording is percussionist and vocalist Manolo Badrena ...
Tony Gallo: Something To Say
by Mark F. Turner
Sometimes a touch of class is what is needed to keep music interesting. This is decidedly the case with singer Tony Gallo's recording Something To Say, which showcases the smooth vocals of an obvious seasoned performer. Performing in the Boston and New England area, Gallo has a strong tenor to baritone range with the right amount ...
Hironobu Saito: The Remaining 2%
by Mark F. Turner
Both classic and modern jazz sensibilities flow from the debut recording of guitarist Hironobu Saito. Having performed and received numerous awards in his home of Miyazaki Japan in the '90s, he earned a scholarship at Boston's Berklee School of music in 1999 and is currently performing in many venues in New York. The recording's style is ...
Charlie Hunter Trio: Friends Seen and Unseen
by Mark F. Turner
Charlie Hunter Trio Friends Seen and Unseen Ropeadope 2004 The prolific and ever interesting Charlie Hunter continues to change musical colors. For over ten years the unique guitarist has continued to produce releases that prove his talent and popularity. Some have hailed Hunter as the new crossover jazz prince who ...
Ken Peplowski: Easy To Remember
by Mark F. Turner
The word “sublime" comes to mind when listening to the new recording by Ken Peplowski. One of today's premier clarinetists, the sound that he creates from his woodwind instrument is simply a pleasant and joyful experience. His new release Easy To Remember finds the clarinetist (and saxophonist) in a quintet setting featuring selections with a relaxed ...
Rick Peckham Trio: Left End
by Mark F. Turner
Left End has definitely got attitude. Combining the rock aesthetic with jazz improvisation, guitarist Rick Peckham has a background in jazz academics (he taught a Thelonious Monk class for ten years at Berklee) and with rock influences (ZZ Top and Neil Young). Jazz and rock music have had an interesting, if somewhat uneasy, relationship over the ...
Greg Osby: Public
by Mark F. Turner
Over the past couple of years Blue Note has released live recordings such as On This Day at the Village Vanguard by saxophonist Joe Lovano and The Bandwagon by pianist Jason Moran. The trend continues with Public, the new release by alto saxophonist Greg Osby. A respected musician, bandleader, and innovator with a unique presence in ...
