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Mark F. Turner's Best Releases Of 2017
by Mark F. Turner
In a year filled with loss, uncertainty and numerous challenges, the following releases by these creative and talented artists repeatedly moved me while bringing something fresh to my ears. No matter what critics or doubters say, the music lives on and is as strong as ever; always colored by its diversity. Harriet Tubman ...
Afro-Caribbean Mixtape
Label: Paytone Records
Released: 2017
Track listing: Disc 1:
Tape Intro; Afro-Caribbean Mix; ACM Remix 1; #BAMboula; Intro to Kimathi; Jazz is a Four-Letter Word; La Guajira; El Guajiro; ACM Remix 2; Madmwazel Ayiti; Kimathi (Main Theme);
Disc 2:Jewel; Junie's Interlude; Junie's Boogie; Othello; Kimathi (for our Elders and out Children); Jazz is a Four-Letter; Relexification (Midnight at Tyler's); Kimathi (Cotton Gin_Tonic); The Egyptian Second Line; ACM Remix 3; Call and Response.
Tom Guarna: The Wishing Stones
by John Kelman
An unfortunate reality for too many musicians--even those who are well-known--is that most of their audiences are aware of but a portion of their true work...their fullest capabilities. Recordings only tell part of the story, since artists often tour with groups that are never documented. And even those tours, for those fortunate enough to experience them, ...
Aaron Goldberg: Exploring the Now
by Luke Seabright
Aaron Goldberg is a jazz pianist and composer based in New York City. He's released five albums with his trio, featuring Reuben Rogers on bass and Eric Harland on drums. His album The Now, recorded with that same rhythm section and featuring Kurt Rosenwinkel on guitar, was released in 2015 to critical acclaim. As well as ...
"A Love Supreme" with Ravi Coltrane
by Harry S. Pariser
A Love Supreme: John Coltrane Celebration SFJAZZ San Francisco, CA September 23, 2017 “It's one of his great, great records... The music and creative expression that came from John, it's overwhelming--you know, to think of what he was able to achieve with this brass tube with buttons on it." ...
Jeff "Tain" Watts' Elvin Jones Alumni Band at Jazz Standard
by Adrien H. Tillmann
Charles Lloyd: Un viaggio che parte da lontano
by Roberto Ottaviano
L'incontro con Charles Lloyd è stato per me il coronamento di un desiderio coltivato a lungo. Collezionare i suoi dischi, osservare la sua figura attraverso i reportage fotografici, leggerne le storie e cercare di ricostruire attraverso una serie di particolari legati alla sua musica, ai suoi gruppi, la filosofia di quest'uomo, mi ha aiutato a vivere ...
Nicholas Payton: Afro-Caribbean Mixtape
by Mark F. Turner
In 2011 New Orleans trumpeter Nicholas Payton set fire to social media with his outspoken views on the death of jazz, race and Black American music. The backdraft produced not only fiercely opposing views but also hate-mail directed towards Payton. While the debate continues on what is and what isn't jazz, there's never been a question ...
Kevin Eubanks: East West Time Line
by Geannine Reid
Philadelphia-born guitarist, composer Kevin Eubanks has been building a creative catalog and playing style since his 18-year tenure as the guitarist and music director of TV's, The Tonight Show Band ended in 2010. Eubanks took New York by storm, starting out in straight ahead jazz clubs, followed by progressive albums for contemporary jazz giant GRP Records ...
Stefano Zenni: Che razza di musica
by Alberto Bazzurro
Che razza di musica. Jazz, blues, soul e le trappole del colore di Stefano Zenni EDT. Pagine 183 Euro 11,50. Il jazz è musica di incontro e contaminazione continua, fisiologica e addirittura irrinunciabile: questo è l'assunto da cui partire nell'approssimarsi a quest'ultima fatica di Stefano Zenni, il cui titolo e ...
