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Nils Petter Molvaer: er
by Samuel Chell
Upon reading the titles of the tracks on er, I was prepared for a Windham Hill sampler of programmatic nature-music pieces. But Norwegian trumpeter Nils Petter Molvaer's muse, it soon becomes evident, is more closely related to the genius presiding over In a Silent Way, Bitches Brew and similar projects by some of Miles Davis' '70s ...
Kenny Dorham: Trumpeter Laureate
by Samuel Chell
The critic Gary Giddins once wrote that Kenny Dorham's name is “virtually synonymous with 'underrated'." Which raises a question. Is it possible for a musician who has achieved widespread fame for non-recognition to remain “deserving" of the description? Possibly so, if Art Blakey's anointing of Dorham as the “uncrowned trumpet king" is to be taken seriously. ...
Raul Jaurena: Te Amo Tango
by Samuel Chell
Despite the title, this album is not necessarily limited to lovers of tango. Nor should it be dismissed by listeners who normally prefer music emphasizing improvisation. Raúl Jaurena, regarded as one of the best of the bandoneon players, is likely to win more than a few converts to the tango with this richly expressive, expertly produced ...
Spike Robinson: The CTS Session
by Samuel Chell
As a neglected and final recording session by a neglected, largely unknown tenor saxophonist with a remarkable story, The CTS Session, recorded by Spike Robinson in 1998 but released only recently, could easily become the recipient of overly charitable evaluations on the one hand, or abrupt dismissals on the other. It's neither a grand, triumphant goodbye ...
Cross-Over Fever: Tony Bennett's Proteges; Gladys Knight's Mentors
by Samuel Chell
What's a listener to make of all the recent recorded efforts by r&b, c&w, and even opera divas to sing “jazz," the “standards," the Great American Songbook? Are we witnessing artistic virtuosity or a number of mid to late-life identity crises? Whatever the case, no end seems in sight, especially when super-producer Phil Ramone is on ...
Mort Weiss: The B3 And Me
by Samuel Chell
Mort Weiss The B3 And Me SMS Jazz 2006 Although the temptation to retitle this session Bambi Meets Godzilla is a powerful one, the encounter is neither a laughing matter nor a foregone conclusion. Mort Weiss is the Rip Van Winkle of jazz, a musician who dropped out of the ...
Hank Mobley: Hank Mobley
by Samuel Chell
Count yourself fortunate to get your hands on this session, originally released on Blue Note, and not simply for the incredibly hip photo of Mobley on the cover (though I'll admit that's what initially hooked me). On this Toshiba EMI International reissue, the liner notes are in Japanese, the audio is merely “good" (undoubtedly a Van ...
Wynton Marsalis and Louis Armstrong's Hot Fives, Jazz at Lincoln Center
by Samuel Chell
Wynton and Louis Armstrong's Hot Fives Jazz at Lincoln Center: Rose Theater New York, NY September 30, 2006 Arguably the most influential recordings in the history of jazz, Louis Armstrong's Hot Fives and Hot Sevens were the occasion for three Jazz at Lincoln Center concerts in the Rose Theater, ...
Mort Weiss Meets Sam Most: Recorded Live At Steamers
by Samuel Chell
Mort Weiss and Sam Most Mort Weiss Meets Sam Most: Recorded Live at Steamers SMS Jazz 2006 If a quieter recording has been produced by a jazz quintet, I have yet to hear it. In fact, any listener who breathes too heavily while playing this CD may be forgiven for ...
Sarah Vaughan: After Hours at the London House
by Samuel Chell
It's best not to assume you have this recording, even if you do. Vaughan recorded two albums entitled After Hours--one a 1961 Roulette session with bass and guitar accompaniment, the other this recently reissued 1958 Mercury recording featuring the legendary singer with her regular trio, joined by four guest musicians from the Count Basie band. Although ...
