This new release titled, Billabong presents the listener with a series of duets by two eminent improvisers who pursue relatively unusual implementations as Denman Maroney mans the “hyperpiano” in concert with Hans Tammen’s permutations on the “endangered guitar”. With this effort, the duo converges for eight pieces that might depict some sort of bizarre and thoroughly ...

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Joey Calderazzo: Joey Calderazzo

by Glenn Astarita
June 1, 2000

Pianist Joey Calderazzo’s debut solo release for “Columbia Records” simply titled, Joey Calderazzo was recorded at the quaint and historic “Tarrytown Music Hall” in Tarrytown, New York and produced by the pianist’s ex-employer, Branford Marsalis. On this outing, Calderazzo aligns himself with an elite crew, as bassist John Patitucci and drummer Jeff “Tain” Watts infuse their ...

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Joey Calderazzo: Joey Calderazzo

by Glenn Astarita
June 1, 2000

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The Vanguard Jazz Orchestra: Thad Jones Legacy

by Glenn Astarita
April 1, 2000

The “Vanguard Jazz Orchestra” performs eight compositions by the late trumpeter, composer, arranger and bandleader Thad Jones on Thad Jones Legacy. With this recording the “VJO” utilize Jones’ original arrangements while the opener “A-That’s Freedom” composed by Thad’s equally heralded brother, pianist Hank Jones is befitting of the Basie school. Here, pianist Jim McNeely commences with ...