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The University of Kentucky Small Chamber Jazz Ensembles: Profound . . . Like Gumbo!
by Jack Bowers
Saxophone quartets are an acquired taste, as is “chamber Jazz," and I must confess I'm not quite there yet. Having said that, I must express my admiration for the talents of the University of Kentucky's Mega-Sax Quartet (David Balfour, Rudy Brannon, Lindon Kanakanui, Joe Carucci) and the other chamber ensembles represented on Profound . . . ...
Jerry Kalaf: Noche
by Jack Bowers
"Tasteful" is an appropriate word with which to describe these (mostly) trio / quartet sessions recorded during the past several years by drummer Jerry Kalaf and a number of his like-minded musical colleagues. “Swinging" would be another (indeed, track 3 is the aptly named “Swingin'," enlivened by pianist Rich Eames, bassist Dave Carpenter and Kalaf's nimble ...
Carl Saunders: Be Bop Big Band
by Jack Bowers
I'd best take care when reviewing this album by trumpet maestro Carl Saunders, as I could run short of laudatory adjectives before the appraisal has been completed. For those who are unfamiliar with his c.v., Saunders has been enriching big-band trumpet sections for more than four decades, having cut his teeth with the renowned Stan Kenton ...
The Jim Hershman Trio: 342
by Mark F. Turner
With full-bodied richness and free flowing riffs, guitarist Jim Hershman swings with skill and style on his latest recording as a leader entitled 342. A veteran jazz artist for over 25 years, Hershman has been around the musical block in a variety of jazz modes from big band to straight bebop, and even classical music. His ...
University Of Kentucky Small Chamber Jazz Ensembles: Profound
by Jim Santella
Jazz education has made long strides in the past twenty-five years. Today, schools such as the University of Kentucky can take great pride in what they've accomplished through the efforts of a few. As the Director of Jazz Studies for UK's School of Music, Miles Osland has seen to it that his university's jazz ensembles remain ...
The Jeff Barash Quartet: Bouncin' on 160th Avenue
by Jack Bowers
Saxophonist Jeff Barash, who lists among his influences a number of the usual suspects — Rollins, Getz, Stitt, Turrentine and even Trane — sounds not much like any of them but (on tenor, at least) rather like a cross between Harry Allen and Spike Robinson with swatches of Eddie Harris and Joe Henderson enhancing the wardrobe. ...
The University Of Mary Jazz Ensemble: The University Of Mary Jazz Ensemble
by Jim Santella
Special guest Bob Montgomery gives this student big band a mellow flavor with an emphasis on clear harmony. It's not the piercing electronics and pulsating rhythms that many college and university big bands espouse. Instead, trumpeter Montgomery and Jazz Studies director Scott Prebys have chosen to bring out the mellow kind of big band sound taught ...
Jeff Barash: Bouncin' on 160th Avenue
by Stephen Koch
For Bouncin' on 160th Avenue, saxophonist Jeff Barash has assembled a strong quartet, and they come out swinging on the title track. When Barash states the melody, the group pulls together, and every player gets a chance to solo. Throughout this disc you hear respect and affection for players like Stan Getz, Joe Pass, John Coltrane, ...
Frank Hailey: Passing It Around
by Dave Nathan
This is Texas-based Frank Hailey's first outing as a leader. Hailey is a cousin of seminal jazz pianist and composer Cedar Walton. But as this CD amply illustrates, Hailey need not invoke the reputation of his well-known relative to gain recognition, revealing he is a fine piano performer in his own right. The thirteen tune play ...
Doug MacDonald: Blue Capers
by AAJ Staff
There is an old Southern adage that says “Show me who you're runnin' with and I'll show you who you are". Everybody is in fast company on this disc, with MacDonald leading the way. This artful Guitarist is runnin' with the big leaguers, but of course he is a made member of this elite cadre.. 'Blue ...
