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Mimi Fox: Perpetually Hip
by Jim Santella
While the title track for Perpetually Hip was written for a friend, it also describes the composer, Mimi Fox, who wrote three of the songs that she interprets on this two-disc set. She works with her New York band on disc one, giving a standout performance that has everyone working cohesively and soloing with spontaneity. Straight-ahead ...
"Guitar" George Baker: Mojo Lady
by Jim Santella
“Guitar" George Baker Mojo Lady Fortress Records 2006 Guitar George Baker's music video is an abbreviated version of his CD. On it, you get the experience of watching him in action during his performance on the BET Jazz television show Live from the Club at Blue Palm. The DVD provides ...
Grant Geissman: Say That!
by John Kelman
He's back! Grant Geissman is perhaps best known as the guitarist whose solo on Chuck Mangione's 1977 hit “Feels So Good" elevated it, at least while it lasted, from pop/jazz confection to something more substantial. He has spent much of the ensuing years releasing albums that, despite being well-crafted, often veered too close for comfort to ...
Lalo: Half Moon
by John Kelman
On her self-titled debut, vibraphonist Lalo placed her instrument's inherently ethereal tone in a decidedly more assertive rock stance that nevertheless retained a lyrical elegance. This followup broadens the scope with a larger cast of characters and greater emphasis on atmosphere and composition. Improvisation is an element to be sure, but a less dominant partner to ...
Grant Geissman: Say That!
by Jim Santella
Grant Geissman returns to his straight-ahead roots with Say That!, which features searing originals embedded with tradition. The title track reflects the spirit of Wes Montgomery and the heyday of the organ combo. Geissman describes his idea for the album as “Wes Montgomery meets Horace Silver meets Jimmy Smith." You can't go wrong with that. Other ...
Alain Caron: 5
by John Kelman
Ever since Jaco Pastorius, Stanley Clarke and Jeff Berlin redefined the role of electric bass in the 1970s, there's been a multitude of players aiming to expand its reach. But despite its potential as a melodic equal, it's still important for bassists to create a rhythmic foundation--even if this sometimes seems a contradiction in purpose. Few ...
Tok Tok Tok: About...
by Woodrow Wilkins
Generally speaking, acoustic drums and cymbals are the best option in music. That's because many drum programs sound like prefabricated templates that were modified to add or subtract sounds, or to adjust pitch and tempo. Because of that, a lot of songs--even those by different artists--appear to have the same rhythm tracks, clichés included. Not so ...
November 1st Through The 29th
by Charlie B. Dahan
Christmas is right around the corner and what better gift than super jazz from the past. Here is this month's new crop of reissues and special event records. Attention record labels! Please email me your reissue schedules so I can include them in future lists. Visit our Upcoming Release Center to see an ...
October 4th - 25th
by Charlie B. Dahan
Leaves are changing and falling from the sky as record labels begin to drop reissues into the marketplace in time for the holiday season. Here are just a few of the top reissues for the month of October.Attention record labels! Please email me your reissue schedules so I can include them in future lists. ...
Terry Bozzio + Metropole Orkest: Chamber Works
by John Kelman
Terry Bozzio is perhaps best known as a chops-laden drummer who's more at home in the pop/rock and fusion worlds. Chamber Works, which teams him with Netherlands' Metropole Orkest--like guitarist Mike Keneally's similar collaboration on last year's The Universe Will Provide--demonstrates that Bozzio is about much, much more. A member of the late Frank Zappa's band ...
