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Mulgrew Miller: Live at Yoshi's, Volume One
by Russ Musto
Mulgrew Miller's second release for MaxJazz, his first live recording as a leader, captures the pianist's current working trio featuring his long time associate, drummer Karriem Riggins, and the amazing young Philadelphia bassist Derrick Hodge, at Yoshi's, the Bay Area's premier jazz establishment, in a set of classic music that should stir any discerning listener. Miller ...
Pete Malinverni: The Tempest
by Russ Musto
Pianist Pete Malinverni’s fifth date for Reservoir reunites the leader with bassist Dennis Irwin and drummer Leroy Williams in a program designed to showcase the more aggressive cast the trio often takes in its live performances. Malinverni’s mastery of the bebop idiom is virtually unmatched by young pianists, the legitimacy of his approach delivering a depth ...
Andy Bey: American Song
by Russ Musto
The Great American Songbook has rarely been treated to a reading as beautiful as the one the masterful Andy Bey delivers on his newest disc. Bey’s deep dark baritone voice and deliciously deliberate diction breathe new life into ten of America’s most beloved standards, distinctively arranged by Geri Allen. Accompanying himself on piano, Bey is able ...
Sweet Sue Terry: Pink Slimy Worm
by Russ Musto
The solo saxophone recital has seldom been the medium of choice for mainstream players, but then again Sue Terry has never been your typical jazz saxophonist. A protégé of Jackie McLean who was subsequently mentored by the late great tenor sax giants Clifford Jordan and Junior Cook and living legend Barry Harris, Terry is one of ...
Ben Dixon
by Russ Musto
Back in the ‘60s Ben Dixon was one of the busiest musicians on the soul jazz scene as house drummer in the legendary Blue Note Records’ rhythm section, with Big John Patton and Grant Green, that recorded with many of the decade’s funkiest players. Dixon performed on dozens of sessions led by the organist and guitarist ...
David Berkman Quartet: Start Here... Finish There
by Russ Musto
On his fourth outing as a leader, David Berkman displays commanding compositional capabilities. While Berkman’s earlier ensemble efforts have earned him considerable credit for his writing, this pared down quartet date, with saxophonist Dick Oatts, bassist Ugonna Okegwo and drummer Nasheet Waits, should bring him comparable commendation as an exceptional pianist and improvisor with a personal ...
Loren Stillman: Gin Bon
by Russ Musto
Gin Bon reunites gifted young saxophonist Loren Stillman with the inspired rhythm section of Russ Lossing, Scott Lee and Jeff Hirshfield from last year's acclaimed How Sweet It Is ; and, on half the session, guitarist John Abercrombie, the altoist's band mate from the group Jackalope. Stillman's sumptuous sound and well-developed technique are matched by his ...
Russell Malone: Playground
by Russ Musto
Considering the breadth of his talent, it is somewhat surprising that Russell Malone has recorded somewhat sparingly as a leader. On this, his sixth and arguably best disc to date, he confirms his status as one of the most versatile straight-ahead jazz guitarists playing music today. Malone is at home in a wide range of styles ...
Sam Rivers: High Octane Octogenarian
by Russ Musto
Sam Rivers is the jazz world’s high octane octogenarian. The energetic 81-year-old multi-instrumentalist may have left New York for Florida, but he’s far from settled and nowhere near retirement. His visionary conception of complex composition and spontaneous creation, unmistakably manifest in the imaginative music of his trio and orchestra, remains revolutionary and yet, unfortunately, largely underestimated ...
Roy Haynes: Fountain of Youth
by Russ Musto
As he nears his 80th year, Roy Haynes is more than an astonishing fountain of youth; he is one of the true wonders of the jazz world. The master drummer, whose experience includes tenures with Lester Young, Charlie Parker and John Coltrane, among many others, was unfortunately under-recorded for much of his career, but that sad ...
