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Tito Carrillo: Urbanessence

Read "Urbanessence" reviewed by Jack Bowers

by Jack Bowers
November 21, 2022

Urbanessence, the second album as leader from Chicago-area trumpeter, composer and educator Tito Carrillo, is a rhythmic showcase for ten of his buoyant original compositions, all of which embody his love of BAM (Black American Music) and the lyric legacy of Cuba, Puerto Rico, Brazil and Peru. Carrillo, a bold and burnished improviser ...

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Eric Jacobson: Discover

by Jack Bowers
November 14, 2022

If trumpeter Eric Jacobson's name doesn't ring a bell, it could be because he is based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, not in New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles or any other jazz mecca. What's more, Jacobson has not recorded often; Discover is only his second date as leader or co-leader. Hindrances aside, Jacobson's is a name with ...

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Betty's Tune

November 11, 2022

Album: Oasis: The Music of Gregg Hill
By Rodney Whitaker
Label: Origin Records
Released: 2022
Duration: 04:54

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Tilbury Hill

November 8, 2022

Album: Variable Clouds: Live at the Earshot Jazz Festival
By Rick Mandyck
Label: Origin Records
Released: 2022
Duration: 07:44

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Ivory Forest

November 7, 2022

Album: Ivory Forest Redux
By Hal Galper
Label: Origin Records
Released: 2022
Duration: 07:36

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Shawn Purcell: 180

by Jack Bowers
October 19, 2022

Guitarist Shawn Purcell's latest CD, 180, is all about swinging; Purcell's trio (Pat Bianchi on Hammond B3 organ, Jason Tiemann on drums) nestles squarely into the groove on the double-quick opener, “Cat and Mouse," which sets an upbeat tone for the album as a whole. The rhythm seldom flags on Purcell's sunny compositions ...

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October 2022: Smile

by C. Michael Bailey
October 13, 2022

Tawanda Smile Resonance Records 2022 Tawanda Suessbrich-Joaquim, known professionally as Tawanda, tied for first place in the 9th annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition held in June 2021. That is fresh talent. Tawanda won this award only a year after making her stage debut, a feat, surpassed only by ...

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Ben Patterson: The Way of the Groove

Read "The Way of the Groove" reviewed by Dan Bilawsky

by Dan Bilawsky
October 4, 2022

Ben Patterson is well versed in the way of the groove. The veteran trombonist, best known for his lengthy stint with the Airmen of Note, uses this date to deliver some hip yet sophisticated work that leans on funky foundations, driving ambitions and glorious grit. Showcasing his impressive slide work alongside a positively electric outfit, Patterson ...