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Robert Glasper: Canvas
by Jim Santella
As the paintbrush of modern mainstream jazz takes broader strokes across the canvas of contemporary music, Robert Glasper folds elements from several areas into his art. And that's what makes his performances so interesting. His first album, Mood (Fresh Sound New Talent, 2004), introduced the pianist as an eclectic artist who takes jazz and blues to ...
Robert Glasper: Canvas
by Chris May
Hallelujah! Another exciting young pianist emerges to take the classic piano trio tradition forward. This is Robert Glasper's second album--the first was Mood (Fresh Sound New Talent, 2003)--and at just 26, he is already cooking. The marketing thrust which accompanies this album makes much of Glasper's supposed membership of the hip-hop massive. Truth is, ...
Robert Glasper: Mood
by Russ Musto
Glasper is that rare example of a young jazz artist well schooled in the tradition, but still willing to explore the popular music of his contemporaries--a versatile talent who has already been heard with artists from Charles Tolliver and Carmen Lundy to Marcus Strickland and Bilal. His debut recording with bassist Bob Hurst and drummer Damion ...
Robert Glasper: Mood
by AAJ Staff
Robert Glasper is a 20-some pianist originally from Houston who has gained experience and exposure on the New York scene in the bands of Russell Malone, Mark Whitfield, and Marcus Strickland. On the jazz tip, he has also led a noted, well-frequented jam session on Thursday nights at the UpAndOver Cafe in Brooklyn. There's another side ...
