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Ben Allison: Medicine Wheel

Read "Medicine Wheel" reviewed by Glenn Astarita

by Glenn Astarita
December 1, 1998

Ben Allison asserts: “The Medicine Wheel is a mirror in which the universe is reflected. Any idea, person or object can be such a mirror". Derived from North American Indian beliefs Allison's somewhat mystical approach adheres to the overall attitude behind his music and the band's execution. The Septet aptly called “Medicine Wheel" is a conglomerate ...

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The Kerry Strayer Septet: Jeru Blue: A Tribute to Gerry Mulligan

by Jack Bowers
December 1, 1998

Palmetto Records has struck gold again with Jeru Blue, Kansas City–based saxophonist Kerry Strayer’s heartfelt and picturesque salute to one of his earliest musical influences, the peerless Gerry Mulligan. It was after hearing a recording by Mulligan and alto saxophonist Paul Desmond that Strayer was hooked forever on the baritone, which he wields in a style ...

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The Kerry Strayer Septet: Jeru Blue: A Tribute to Gerry Mulligan

by Joel Roberts
December 1, 1998

In the years since Gerry Mulligan's death, a number of albums have been recorded in tribute to the great baritone saxophonist and cool jazz patriarch. Kerry Strayer's Jeru Blue, his debut release on the Palmetto label, certainly deserves consideration as one of the best. Strayer, a Kansas City baritone saxophonist and bandleader, has written eight fresh ...

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Latin Jazz Orchestra: Havana Blues

by Jack Bowers
September 1, 1998

Whenever the words “Latin" and “Jazz" appear side-by-side in a descriptive phrase (in this case the name of an orchestra), one can be almost certain that either one (Latin, rhythm) or the other (Jazz, improvisation) predominates. In this case, it's rhythm - but that's not to say that improvisation is entirely overlooked (there are engaging choruses ...

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The Greg Hatza ORGANization: Snake Eyes

Read "Snake Eyes" reviewed by Douglas Payne

by Douglas Payne
August 1, 1998

Here's a nice soul-jazz date from Baltimore-based organist Greg Hatza that will happily take many back to the smoke filled clubs when organ combos ruled the scene. Some may remember the two nifty trio dates Hatza recorded for Coral in 1967 with guitarist Eric Gale and Grady Tate. If DJs ever happen upon these, they're sure ...

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Latin Jazz Orchestra: Havana Blues

by Joel Roberts
June 1, 1998

With the current vogue for Latin jazz, one hopes this fine new effort by the Latin Jazz Orchestra receives the attention it deserves. The album brings together some of New York's top players for a relaxed set of dance tunes and standards. Led by trumpeter Armando Rodriguez and percussionist Victor Rendon, who have been playing together ...

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