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Rick Margitza: Memento
by AAJ Staff
If consistency is a virtue, then Rick Margitza’s second album for the Palmetto label is a truly righteous affair. Memento follows the footsteps of the tenor saxophonist’s seven previous albums offering a melodic program firm on composition and rhythm. Margitza’s operated in a variety of settings since the late-‘80s when critics heralded him as one of ...
Herbie Nichols Project: Strange City
by Glenn Astarita
Strange City marks this aggregation’s inaugural release for “Palmetto Records,” while also featuring trombonist, Wycliffe Gordon’s first recorded stint with a band, devoted to the music of the late pianist/composer Herbie Nichols. Comprised of members from the “Jazz Composers Collective,” the musicians have perhaps enlivened the artistry of Nichols via their two previous and well-received recordings ...
The Herbie Nichols Project: Strange City
by Mark Corroto
The Herbie Nichols Project releases its third recording of the one-time lost genius, Herbie Nichols. Co-led by bassist Ben Allison and pianist Frank Kimbrough, the HNP was created as part of the Jazz Composers Collective, a non-profit musician-run organization, to present original music. By choosing the work of Nichols, Allison and Kimbrough have re-ignited interest in ...
Sam Newsome: Global Unity
by Glenn Astarita
Sam Newsome performs solely on soprano saxophone with his debut for 'Palmetto Records' while continuing his affinity for integrating World rhythms, disparate modalities and endearing melodies into exotic frameworks for jazz-based motifs. Here, the artist views his second 'Global Unity' release as being somewhat of an expansion over his 1999 effort. Essentially, Newsome's mindset, or approach ...
Greg Tardy: Abundance
by Mark Corroto
Saxophonist Greg Tardy distinguishes himself as a thoughtful composer and interpreter on his latest release and debut recording for Palmetto Records. The New Orleans-raised musician takes a giant step forward with a record of great depth and feeling. Tardy has been an in-demand sideman for Elvin Jones and Russell Gunn. He has recently worked ...
Gregory Tardy: Abundance
by AAJ Staff
An abundance of conceptual borrowing characterizes Gregory Tardy’s first release for Palmetto. Tardy cut his debut album nearly ten years ago and has been a not unknown figure on the jazz scene for the past six. His path has crossed with a number of recognizable names: Andrew Hill, Wynton Marsalis, Jay McShann. Evidently heavily influenced by ...
Sam Newsome: Global Unity
by AAJ Staff
Sam Newsome extends his radical departure into the realm of world beat on his latest disc. In 1995 Newsome was an established hard bop saxophonist whose associations included straight-ahead mainstays like Donald Byrd, Lionel Hampton and Terrence Blanchard when he made a 180-degree career switch. He traded in his main ax, tenor saxophone, for the soprano ...
Sam Newsome: Global Unity
by Glenn Astarita
Sam Newsome performs solely on soprano saxophone with his debut for 'Palmetto Records' while continuing his affinity for integrating World rhythms, disparate modalities and endearing melodies into exotic frameworks for jazz-based motifs. Here, the artist views his second 'Global Unity' release as being somewhat of an expansion over his 1999 effort. Essentially, Newsome's mindset, or approach ...
Richard Davis: The Bassist
by Craig Jolley
One of the world's most respected and beloved bassists Richard Davis left the grind of New York to teach at the University of Wisconsin in the late 70's. This CD is subtitled Homage to Diversity, an appropriate description for Davis' music and for his all-embracing approach to life.As the primary soloist Davis plays arco ...
Bill Mays Trio: Summer Sketches
by Dave Nathan
Any album that's recorded in a place called Maggie's Farm has to be a listening treat, and the latest from the Bill Mays Trio is just that. The salubrious effects of living and working in the bucolic setting of the Delaware Water Gap is reflected in the relaxed, serene and languid playing of this group as ...
