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New "Bluesy Brunch" At The West End Lounge Starring Eileen Howard
The newly renamed and refurbished The West End will kick off a monthly ‘Bluesy Brunch’ series on Sunday, March 23rd from 3:30- 5:30 starring the critically acclaimed blues and jazz vocalist Eileen Howard and her rockin’ band. Located at 955 West End Avenue (107th & Broadway), The West End was formerly The Underground Lounge. For this ...
Daniel Smith: Smokin' Hot Bassoon Blues
by Hrayr Attarian
It is rare that a jazz album comes with laugh out loud moments but bassoonist Daniel Smith's Smokin' Hot Bassoon Blues is full of them. Unfortunately these do not appear to be intentional humorous attempts merely risibly poor performances. This is a shame as Smith is both an accomplished musician and a jazz connoisseur ...
Daniel Smith: Smokin' Hot Bassoon Blues
by Jack Bowers
All those who can resist reviewing--or reading a review about--a jazz / blues quartet led by a bassoonist, please raise your hands. No one? Very well, then, let us proceed. The bassoonist in question is Daniel Smith, and while his name may be unassuming, it would be good to report that there is nothing ordinary about ...
One For Melvin
Featuring the music of Ron Jackson
Duration: 07:04
Carl Bartlett, Jr.: Hopeful
by Dan Bilawsky
Hope springs eternal from the horn of Carl Bartlett, Jr. The young alto saxophonist's debut album puts his positive spirit out front on a set of music that explores the quiet, the lively and everything in between. Bartlett, a Queens, New York native still living in the jazz capital of the universe, didn't instantly take to ...
Uwo in the Black
By Greg Lewis
Label: Self Produced
Released: 2012
Track listing: Little Rootie Tootie; In The Black – My Nephew; Humph; Skippy; Ugly Beauty; Zion's Walk; GCP; Stuffy Turkey; Bright Mississippi; Thelonious; Why Not; Crepuscule With Nellie; Teo; 52nd Street Theme.
Greg Lewis / Organ Monk: Uwo in the Black
by Dan Bilawsky
Many a jazz musician visits the territory of pianist Thelonious Monk for a short spell, but organist Greg Lewis seems to have signed up for an extended stay. His Organ Monk (Self Produced, 2010) proved to be a completely original and exciting take on the music of the man affectionately and reverently called the High Priest ...
Greg Lewis / Organ Monk: Uwo in the Black
by Larry Taylor
Uwo in the Black is organist Greg Lewis' second recording based on Thelonious Monk's music--in fact, it is the second in a projected trilogy. Lewis' debut in 2010, Organ Monk, gained high respect from critics. Whereas, the first effort was a trio affair, Lewis expands the group here by adding Reginald R. Woods on tenor saxophone. ...
Flubby Dubby
By Ron Jackson
Label: Self Produced
Released: 2011
Track listing: One For Melvin; The Look of You; The Long And Winding Road; Flubby Dubby; Love Ballad; Stars Fell On Alabama; Technophile; A Calypso Party; Get In The Country.
Ron Jackson: Flubby Dubby
by Edward Blanco
New York-based urban guitarist Ron Jackson blends his soulful jazz sound with elements of R&B, funk and even a touch of the Caribbean mood on Flubby Dubby, his sixth album as leader. Leading his classic organ trio, also featuring organist Kyle Koeler and drummer Otis Brown III, the album was recorded live at Cecil's Jazz Club ...
