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Sebastian Schunke: Symbiosis
by Mark F. Turner
The fusion between European and Latin music styles is handled nicely on pianist Sebastian Schunke's release Symbiosis. Schunke intentionally merges the boundaries of classical piano and Latin rhythms to create music that is structured but spontaneous, familiar yet exotic. Trained on classical piano since the age of six, Shunke's main influences were Beethoven, Brahms, ...
Ravi Coltrane: Mad 6
by Mark F. Turner
Ravi Coltrane comes out swinging hard on his new release as a leader. Let's get the preliminaries out of the way. Ravi Coltrane is the son of the one of the greatest jazz saxophonists whoever lived--John Coltrane. But lay aside all comparisons; Ravi has his own voice and definitely has something personal to declare. While new ...
Sisters of Swing: In The Habit
by Mark F. Turner
You might be hard pressed to envision a jazz group of nuns jamming to selections by Coltrane, Miles, or Mingus. Yes, I said nuns. If you thought you'd read this incorrectly, just remember that stranger things have happened in life. When you combine hard swinging rhythms with Sisters who love jazz, you may think you ears ...
The William Thomas Ensemble: Notes From A Drummer
by Mark F. Turner
Drummer William Thomas gives a potent glimpse into the hotbed of jazz talent in Portland, Oregon. His first recording, Notes From A Drummer , consists of music written, arranged, and composed for his ensemble. The themes on the recording range from bop and swing to playful and intricate ballads with an emphasis on strong ensemble dynamics. ...
Wayne Shorter: Alegria
by Mark F. Turner
Wayne Shorter raised high expectations after last year's critically acclaimed Footprints Live . His new release, Alegria, continues to reveal the creativity and vitality in one of today's true jazz icons. Footprints was the first time Shorter had recorded live with his own acoustic group. The group, featuring the younger jazz talents of drummer Brian Blade, ...
New Jazz Composers Octet: Walkin' The Line
by Mark F. Turner
From the sound of it, the future of the large group ensemble is clearly in good hands with the New Jazz Composers Octet, a combination of old school horns and creative young jazz musicians. The NJCO is carving out a name for itself by paying respect to names such as Lee Morgan, Freddy Hubbard, and Joe ...
Ron Carter Nonet: Eight Plus
by Mark F. Turner
The timing is definitely appropriate for the release of the Ron Carter Nonet's 1990 record Eight Plus, with today's seemingly resurgence of octets, nonets, and mid-size jazz groups. Mr. Carter adds a twist by featuring his skills on the piccolo bass. Combine a quartet of cellos with a horn-less jazz quintet, and the compositions stretch far ...
Andrew Cheshire: Faces
by Mark F. Turner
Chances are you probably haven’t heard of guitarist Andrew Cheshire. But as with the majority of jazz musicians, popularity is not synonymous with talent. Mr. Cheshire is a self-taught and self produced artist, and his latest release, simply titled Faces, is a collection of selected works from 1991 to 2001. This is Cheshire’s seventh recording on ...
Mary Ann McSweeney: Swept Away
by Mark F. Turner
If you want to hear a world class bassist, then seriously consider Mary Ann McSweeney. Her sound on the upright bass is extremely deep and robust. Her technique and chops reveal a seasoned musician, yet her approach to the music on her new release is fresh and daring. Having performed with artists from jazz great Dizzy ...
The Marsalis Family: A Jazz Celebration
by Mark F. Turner
The Marsalis family could arguably be called the first family of modern jazz. The name needs no introduction to people who know music, and in particular, jazz music. From the more recognizable names of Wynton and Branford, to the lesser known, but also talented siblings, Jason and Delfeayo; on August 4th 2001, the brothers aligned professional ...
