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Mulgrew Miller and Wingspan: The Sequel
by C. Andrew Hovan
As prolific he is as a sideman, pianist Mulgrew Miller’s own catalog as a leader is rather scant, making the release of The Sequel all that more welcome. As a bit of clarification, it should be noted that the reprise the album’s title suggests refers to Wingspan, the name of Miller’s ensemble and his 1987 Landmark ...
Peter Martin: Something Unexpected
by C. Michael Bailey
Piano and ...more Piano... Thirty-year-old New Orleans native Peter Martin is showcased on Something Unexpected, the second release in Max Jazz's Piano Series. To date, there have been three releases in this series. The first was Bruce Barth's superb East and West (Max Jazz 201) and following Peter Martin's contribution was Jessica Williams' outstanding This Side ...
Jessica Williams: This Side Up
by Jim Santella
As she interprets Rahsaan Roland Kirk's “Theme for the Eulipians," Jessica Williams swaggers with the same attitude its composer possessed. A swinging blues feeling runs through her session, but the pianist's clearly defined keyboard technique takes her along a delicate path. The right hand paints light watercolor pastels that contain lightning streaks of contrast. Her left ...
Jessica Williams: This Side Up
by C. Michael Bailey
Full-bodied piano from the West Coast In spite of many fine recordings, apparently Jessica Williams' pianistic light remains beneath the basket. No more— This Side Up, Ms. William's debut for Max Jazz should shine a light on her exquisite talent for all of the listening public to see (hear). As the third release in Max ...
Peter Martin: Something Unexpected
by David Adler
Peter Martin, the 30-year-old from New Orleans, is the second pianist (after Bruce Barth) to be showcased on the MaxJazz label’s new piano series. (Interestingly, Bruce Barth is listed along with Martin as a co-producer.) The exciting date was recorded live in St. Louis, and it features a happening quintet in top form. Trumpeter Nicholas Payton ...
Ren: Vertigo
by Jim Santella
Accurate and crisp with a soulful delivery, singer René Marie brings new life to old standards. These are the songs that we recognize automatically. All it takes is a few bars. Natural and personable, Marie brings her second recording as a leader around as straight-ahead and familiar. She pushes the envelope far enough, however, to prove ...
Something Unexpected
By Peter Martin
Label: MAXJAZZ
Released: 2001
Track listing: 1. Unusual Suspects 2. La Pregunta 3. The Queen 4. Attestation 5. Triste 6. Corcovado 7. Dr. Jackle 8. Lovely One 9. Lotus Blossom 10. I Wish.
East And West
By Bruce Barth
Label: MAXJAZZ
Released: 2001
Track listing: At The Beach; I'm Old Fashioned; Riding Off; Sundown Time; The Lexter; Ask Me Now; The Dude; A Joyful Noise; My Shining Hour; Let's Call This. (Total Time: 58:50)
