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Gary Versace: Time and Again

Read "Time and Again" reviewed by Francis Lo Kee

by Francis Lo Kee
October 24, 2005

Some band leaders put recordings together as if they should be the only soloist, the other musicians mere accompanists. Gary Versace, here as organist, has successfully sidestepped that boring, egotistical approach. “First Things Last, a simple piece that serves the function of an up-tempo swing tune, is a good example of how the band really plays ...

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Achim Kaufmann: Knives

by David Adler
October 24, 2005

Achim Kaufmann's first solo piano disc is a study in atonal expressionism and sonic adventurism, draped in dark mysteries. Recorded mainly at the Bimhuis in the pianist's home city of Amsterdam, Knives consists of eighteen fairly short pieces that showcase Kaufmann's technical excellence, his aptitude for instant orchestration, his imaginative use of “mixed techniques" (ie. prepared ...

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Roscoe Mitchell: Turn / Hamid Drake / Bindu; Rob Brown / Radiant Pools

by Kurt Gottschalk
October 23, 2005

The best American jazz artists have often had to look overseas for support. European labels have long proved to be reliable homes for adventurous music. From the looks of its first three releases, the French label Rogue Art might become another safe house. Roscoe Mitchell Turn Rogue Art 2005 The ...

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Burnt Sugar; Avram Fefer/Michael Bisio: If You Can

by Sean Patrick Fitzell
October 23, 2005

Eclectically inclusive music can often sound clinical or stilted. But when disparate styles are blended seamlessly, the results can be sublime, supporting the notion that it's all music and genre labels are meaningless. Burnt Sugar If You Can't Dazzle Them with Your Brilliance, then Baffle Them with Your Blisluth Trugroid ...

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John Lindberg: Winter Birds

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by Francis Lo Kee
October 23, 2005

John Lindberg is a deep musician. In almost thirty recordings as leader or co-leader, he has assembled some of the most interesting collections of great players you will ever find. Some of his so-called sidemen have included trumpeter Wadada Leo Smith, drummers Andrew Cyrille and Ed Thigpen, the recently departed Albert Mangelsdorff, and Steve Lacy. Probably ...

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String Trio of New York: Frozen Ropes (with Oliver Lake)

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by David Adler
October 23, 2005

On occasion, the String Trio of New York (guitarist James Emery, bassist John Lindberg, and violinist Rob Thomas) has worked with special guests, including pianist Anthony Davis and vocalist Jay Clayton. Frozen Ropes, with altoist Oliver Lake, is a worthy and concise addition to the group's catalog. These five selections total just over 46 minutes. The ...

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Curtis Fuller: Up Jumped Spring; Keep It Simple

by Terrell Kent Holmes
October 22, 2005

The timeless Curtis Fuller has been a brand name trombone player for about 50 years now and he's never sounded better than he does on his two new releases, Up Jumped Spring and Keep It Simple, which will enhance his standing as one of the bright and enduring stars in the jazz firmament. These discs prove ...

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Sheila Jordan; Annie Ross: Celebration; Let Me Sing

by Marcia Hillman
October 22, 2005

Vocalists Sheila Jordan and Annie Ross, veteran contemporaries separated in age by just over a year, are masters of vocalese with new CDs to prove it. Sheila Jordan Celebration: Live at Triad HighNote 2005 Jordan celebrated her 76th birthday last November by recording a performance at New York's upper West ...

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Either/Orchestra: Ethiopiques 20: Live In Addis

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by Brian P. Lonergan
October 22, 2005

A horn lover's paradise exists and it is Addis Ababa. At least, the Ethiopian capital was for one night in January 2004, when the American Either/Orchestra, a proponent of “Ethio-jazz, played a rousing concert at the city's third annual music festival. The fortunate result of that night, the two-CD Live in Addis, is ...

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Satoko Fujii: Live in Japan 2004

Read "Live in Japan 2004" reviewed by Kurt Gottschalk

by Kurt Gottschalk
October 22, 2005

Japanese pianist Satoko Fujii has been one of the most exciting arrangers, as well as a compelling composer and performer, in outside jazz in recent years. Unusually with the company she keeps, improvisation beyond soloing has never been a part of her work. But a recent record shows a new leaning toward improv, to varying results. ...