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Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey Live and Electric in Saratoga
by R.J. DeLuke
Songs from the Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey sometimes seem to be works in progress, which is good. That's what improvisational music should be. Fresh ideas. Different slants. But the young men that make up the band are also works in progress. They've been working together for a long time, but they're going to get better. ...
Ralph Alessi: Enjoying Musical Possibilities
by R.J. DeLuke
Being a trumpet player in New York City can be a daunting occupation. The city is full of monster musicians and there is competition for gigs among bands, and among individuals. Jazz musicians are a tight community, but it's still a survival game. But Ralph Alessi, a Big Apple resident for about the last ...
Orbert Davis: Trumpeting All Kinds of Music
by R.J. DeLuke
Orbert Davis is one of the most active trumpet players on the music scene, heard in tons and tons of contexts and not just by jazz fans. He's credited with performing on something like 2,500-plus commercials. He's done film music, most recently helping arrange music in “Road to Perdition" with Tom Hanks and Paul Newman. His ...
Leaves of Grass, Live in Troy, NY
by R.J. DeLuke
Fred Hersch Ensemble Leaves Of Grass Concert Troy Savings Bank Music Hall, Troy, NY March 13, 2005 Accolades for Leaves of Grass, Fred Hersch's tribute to the poetry of Walt Whitman are deserved. The music is special, the words uplifting, the execution totally professional. But to hear it performed live, ...
Bill Charlap in Albany, NY
by R.J. DeLuke
One of the finest practioners of the piano these days is Bill Charlap. He's not going to be pushing the envelope and probably no one has yet seen him dash off on Jarrett-esque sojourns or Herbie-with-Miles escapades. But he is an engaging and sophisticated player, full of nvention and... yes.. even charm. His trio is one ...
Charlie Haden: Making Beautiful Music
by R.J. DeLuke
Music has occupied the life of Charlie Haden, the superbly melodic bassist, from as early as he can remember. Before he was 2, he was singing harmony to songs he heard around the house, songs his mother sang, songs his family performed at the Grand Ole Opry in the 1930s. Songs, beautiful songs, have been at ...
Monheit Madness? Frank & Joe Steal the Show
by R.J. DeLuke
There is a star belonging to vocalist Jane Monheit that some people are waiting to see rise in the jazz world, she of the glamour-girl magazine covers (A recent Downbeat issue, for example). It might be best for these people to settle in comfortably with a vat of strong coffee, perhaps.There is a the sea ...
Brad Mehldau's Artful Trio, Live
by R.J. DeLuke
Brad Mehldau continues to refine the art of the jazz trio and in doing so is establishing a cohesiveness and a personal language and sound with his working group that has become as identifiable as other great trios like Keith Jarrett's, or like the late, great Bill Evans sustained during his career.Whether one believes his ...
Joshua Redman: Music is Paramount
by R.J. DeLuke
It can be a burden, an unfair one at that, when jazz musicians are anointed as being among those to “carry the torch" into the future, to sustain and revitalize the music. Jazz music evolves, as it always has, like the ocean moves. The innovators and creators come and go, blessing the planet and leaving things ...
Eliane Elias: Sweet Vocals Join Splendid Piano
by R.J. DeLuke
Take a virtuoso pianist, add deep musical and rhythmic sensibilities, toss in a generous amount of adventurous spirit and you have Eliane Elias, who has been wowing U.S. audiences and musicians since 1981. She had been knocking out musicians and fans in her native Brazil for many years before that.Now add to the mix ...
