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Cyrus Chestnut Trio: Journeys
by Larry Taylor
During a career spanning 20 years, Cyrus Chestnut has risen to be one of the most esteemed and productive of jazz pianists. Journeys makes 16 recordings under his name. He regularly performs with his trio and is the go-to guy on numerous recording dates and gigs. Having apprenticed with the incomparable vocalist Betty ...
Gently, Gently, a Drummer Leads His Pack
Why are so many good jazz gigs led by drummers these days? Possibly it’s just labor logic: the star system has broken down, the circuit has shrunk and there are fewer high-profile working bands led by great front-line soloists — saxophonists, trumpeters, guitarists. The burden to be charismatic has drained away from jazz a bit, too, ...
Some of My Favorite Songs Are...
By Neal Smith
Label: NASMusic
Released: 2006
Track listing: Holy Land; The Cup Bearers; A Shade Of Jade; Driftin'; Jill's Song; Blues For Jackie; Hindsight; Search For Peace; Bock To Bock; Swingin' Blues.
Neal Smith: Some of My Favorite Songs Are...
by Elliott Simon
Debut recordings can give a deceptively strong impression of a leader, since his or her best hour of material is showcased. Many an artist can't match that initial effort and fall prey to the dreaded sophomore jinx. Drummer Neal Smith has confounded that scenario by releasing his second recording along with his first--and when they are ...
Swingin' Is Believin'
By Neal Smith
Label: NASMusic
Released: 2005
Track listing: Reality Of The Hidden Truth; Game Theory; I Have The Feeling I've Been Here Before; Salt Fish; Twice More Once; In The Cut; Lord I Give Myself To You; This Is For Albert; Bop-Like; Bonus Video: Braedon's Blues.
Neal Smith: Swingin' Is Believin'
by Elliott Simon
Swingin' is Believin' is evidence that Neal Smith is well aware of the Indian proverb “A good drummer listens as much as he plays. Not to say that Smith is a wallflower. Au contraire, he has that much-desired talent of solidifying an organized sound while driving the music in interesting directions. Coupled with an obvious connection ...
