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Oddbar Trio plus Trombone: Lost Art Cafe
by Glenn Astarita
Lost Art Cafe is brought to you by the Oddbar Trio (plus Trombone) - on the venerable West Coast based “9Winds" label. This tight little unit packs a mighty punch with tunes such as “Cletus Ngugu" which touches on “electric" Miles. Here, veteran trombonist John Rapson and trumpeter Brent Sandy show their proficient attributes while guitarist ...
The Vinny Golia Quintet: Nation Of Laws
by Glenn Astarita
Multi-reedman, composer and educator Vinny Golia has attained almost legendary status in modern jazz circles, especially on the West Coast. Nation Of Laws serves as a fine example of Golia’s creative vision, astute technical gifts and thoroughly ass-kicking approach to jazz. Here, along with fellow West Coast luminaries, Golia and company pack a mighty punch as ...
Steve Adams & Vinny Golia: Circular Logic-Music For Woodwinds
by Glenn Astarita
West Coast based Woodwind specialist’s Vinny Golia and Steve Adams perform a series of duets on Circular Logic-Music For Woodwinds. Adams, a member of the outstanding ROVA Quartet also performs with the Vinny Golia Large Ensemble. Here, the 2 musicians alternate their choice of Woodwind instruments throughout these 14 pieces. The opener, “Phonation” is a collaboration ...
Steve Adams & Vinny Golia: Circular Logic
by Mark Corroto
The West Coast music scene has been thought of as the minor leagues for New York. Musicians like Charles Mingus, Dexter Gordon, and Art Pepper got their start in California but gravitated to the big apple. Those who stayed behind, like monster pianist Horace Tapscott (find his records), practiced their art in relative obscurity. But look ...
Vinny Golia: Lineage
by Mark Corroto
As the album title suggests, lineage in jazz flows from like minds to the like minded. Vinny Golia’s Nine Winds label, the reservoir of West coast creative music, presents more challenging music than any label releasing modern music today. His quartet heard here includes long time collaborators Ken Filiano (bass) and Alex Cline (drums), plus the ...
Oddbar Trio plus Trombone: Lost Art Cafe
by Mark Corroto
I’m dying to tell you that I love this recording. But I’m a total failure. We know a recording artist fails when they cannot communicate their musical ideas to their audience. Sadly enough, a music reviewer fails when he/she cannot tell his/her reader why they either love or hate a recording. All I can say is ...
