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Barry Deister Quintet: An African Suite
by Scott Lichtman
It is not uncommon for jazz artists to borrow from world music to enliven their pieces--adding a dash of spice as it were. It is even rarer (with Latin jazz being an exception) for musicians to dive deeply into indigenous music forms and deliver an authentic, integrated sonic concept. Most unique are album-length projects that successfully ...
Michael Brecker: Timeline
by Scott Lichtman
While the song “Timeline" is structured as a straightforward minor blues, it is nonetheless attention-grabbing and inspiring, for several reasons. First, Michael Brecker, Pat Metheny, Larry Goldings and Elvin Jones are the epitome of musicality, whether appreciated individually or as a unit. Then there is Metheny's composition: just when the listener becomes hooked on the catchy ...
Naomi Moon Siegel: Jeannine's Joy
by Scott Lichtman
When is the last time you heard an enthralling, pulsing jazz feel generated by a trombone-led horn section, a talking drum, cowbell, synth, an ethereal/African electric guitar, violin and rhythm section? For trombonist, composer and band leader Naomi Moon Siegel, such a blend of modern swing and world music sub-genres is her modus operandi. Siegel's vibe ...
Camille Bertault Quintet at the Jazz Forum
by Scott Lichtman
Camille Bertault Quintet The Jazz Forum Tarrytown, NY January 11, 2025 How do you tell the difference between a rising star and a demonstrable phenomenon in the world of jazz vocalists? French-born Camille Bertault has proven her depth as a chanteuse, vocal innovator and composer with five albums to her ...
Grégory Privat: Zig Zagriyen and Phoenix
by Scott Lichtman
If you are looking to explore pianists with chops and compositional flair that deserve broader attention, add Grégory Privat to your playlist. Born in Martinique, he was nominated early in his career for “Jazz Revelation of the Year" in France's equivalent of the Grammys. His work spans modern swing, scored/chamber jazz, solo piano and electric fusion. ...
Oreglo: Opedge
by Scott Lichtman
This writer was persuaded to switch from trumpet to tuba in high school and, ever since has been looking for a modern, hard-grooving quartet underpinned by tuba on which to hang his fanboy hat. The moment has arrived: the band is oreglo and the song featured here is “opedge." Guitarist Linus Barry, drummer Nicco Rocco, keyboardist ...
John Scofield: Aileron
by Scott Lichtman
For decades, John Scofield has stood on one of the pedestals labelled “greatest bop/groove guitarist of his time." He's achieved this through a combination of blistering alt-scale solos, clever compositions, and world-class groups. Yet, not everyone listening to his work today knows just how skilled and intense he was as a post-bebopper early on. Take the ...
Ibrahim Maalouf: True Sorry
by Scott Lichtman
AAJ's Ian Patterson has written A Brief Guide To Lebanese Jazz, in which trumpeter Ibrahim Maalouf is a highlight. Maalouf was forced to migrate from Beirut to Paris during the Lebanese Civil War and has since become known worldwide for his melding of world, jazz, pop and classical genres. One of his most moving pieces is ...
Kenny Wheeler: Smatter
by Scott Lichtman
The song “Smatter," from trumpeter Kenny Wheeler, offers the chance to hear several grandmasters of jazz concoct high-energy music together. For Wheeler's debut on ECM Records, Gnu High (ECM, 1976), he gathered the creative forces of Keith Jarrett, Jack DeJohnette and Dave Holland on the album's three tracks. Gnu High would quickly be deemed a classic. ...
Andy Baker: From Here, From There
by Scott Lichtman
Andy Baker has crafted an uplifting recording featuring his trombone plus trumpet, upright bass and drums--no chordal instruments. From Here, From There is a fresh take on swing/bop ballads that melds top-notch instrumentalists--Baker, Russ Johnson on trumpet, Clark Sommers on bass and Dana Hall on drums--with beautiful compositions and cover arrangements. Baker luxuriates in “the incredible ...
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