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Henry Mancini: Combo
by John Sharpe
Although Mancini is best known for his film and TV scores, (Pink Panther, Breakfast At Tiffany's), back in the 60's he recorded a series of albums for RCA that showcased his talent for writing and arranging jazz. Combo, recorded in 1962, is an enjoyable set of light, swingin' jazz , flavored with that unique “Mancini" sound. ...
Don Sebesky: I Remember Bill (A Tribute To Bill Evans)
by Douglas Payne
Veteran arranger Don Sebesky crafts an often-glowing portrait of famed jazz pianist Bill Evans in this quite welcome orchestral jazz tribute. While he is too often derided (and unfairly) as the guy who mucked up Wes Montgomery and other CTI stars with strings and horn sections, Sebesky often presents subtle arrangements that offer keen respect for ...
Tom Harrell: The Art of Rhythm
by Jim Santella
Tom Harrell's latest release places his lyrical trumpet and flugelhorn in a Latin jazz setting. All the compositions are his own, and the ensembles employ a number of different artists: featuring Greg Tardy on both clarinet and tenor saxophone, the session also includes violinist Regina Carter, drummers Yoron Israel, Duduka Da Fonseca and Leon Parker, bassists ...
Tom Harrell: The Art of Rhythm
by John Sharpe
For this session trumpet virtuoso Tom Harrell expands upon his usual small group setting, adding oboes, bassoons, violins and various percussion instruments to the mix. The Art of Rhythm is a lovely 10 song collection of Harrell originals , dominated by the sounds of sambas, bossa novas and exotic Latin rhythms. A quick read of the ...
Andy Summers: Face to Face
by Mike Williams
Andy Summers has finally done it. He has finally made a great fusion or rock-jazz album. Since the Police, Andy's albums have been mostly minimalist, esoteric or gimmicky endeavors. Many of them, especially the ones co-lead by Robert Fripp literally put me to sleep. His new album, The Last Dance of Mr. X is anything but ...
John Pizzarelli: Our Love is Here to Stay
by Dave Hughes
piano and Martin Pizzarelli, bass) with a big band arranged and conducted by Don Sebesky to produce a vibrant, exciting, and totally enjoyable program. The program is a mixture of big band classics, some lesser-know tunes from great writers, and a couple Pizzarelli originals. Where do I start? So much about this CD just simply blows ...
Henry Mancini: Martinis With Mancini
by Douglas Payne
Composer Henry Mancini (1924 - 1994) practically wrote the soundtrack to the cocktail culture of the late fifties and early sixties. The witty, moody themes he created for films and TV ( Mr. Lucky , Hatari! , Experiment in Terror , Charade , A Shot In The Dark , The Pink Panther , The Thorn Birds ...
Ben Webster: Cotton Tail
by AAJ Staff
RCA Victor recorded Ben Webster frequently during the 1930s and '40s, but not as a leader. The breathy tenor sax giant is heard strictly as a sidemen on this gem-laden collection (which spans 1932-1946), and he's in some first- class company. More than half of the disc's 22 recordings find him in Duke Ellington's employ, while ...
