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Tony Malaby: Apparitions
by Sean Patrick Fitzell
For saxophonist Tony Malaby this has been a landmark year, with appearances on recordings by Mark Helias, Mario Pavone, Angelica Sanchez, as well as his own Apparitions – his second record as a leader. It brings the saxophonist together with bassist Drew Gress and drummers Tom Rainey and Michael Sarin. Despite the tandem drummers (who individually ...
Adam Rogers: Allegory
by Sean Patrick Fitzell
After establishing a solid reputation as part of the fusion collective Lost Tribe and as a sideman with the likes of Michael and Randy Brecker, Ravi Coltrane, and others, guitarist Adam Rogers is flexing his considerable chops as a leader. Allegory , his sophomore effort, adds tenor saxophonist Chris Potter to Rogers' quartet with pianist Edward ...
CIMP
by Sean Patrick Fitzell
The music doesn't sound like anything you've heard before. The art and packaging doesn't look like other CDs either. And that's exactly the point. Since 1995, founder and executive producer Robert Rusch has been recording and releasing music on his label CIMP - Creative Improvised Music Projects - with a personal touch. “I ...
Steve Bernstein's Sex Mob: Dime Grind Palace
by Sean Patrick Fitzell
Steven Bernstein and Sex Mob, still the perfect antidote to the sometimes overly cerebral jazz scene, are back with Dime Grind Palace. Not that the music is inconsequential--it features stellar playing from the Mob and their friends--but it strives for emotional energy and a good time over chin-stroking. The Mob consists of slide-trumpet virtuoso Bernstein, saxophone ...
String Trio of New York: Gut Reaction
by Sean Patrick Fitzell
Given their reputation for great live performances throughout their 25-year history, it's hard to believe that the String Trio of New York's 14th album is their first live release, but it's true. Gut Reaction is also the recording debut of the trio's newest member, violinist Rob Thomas, who joined stalwarts guitarist James Emery and bassist John ...
Tim Berne: The Sublime and...
by Sean Patrick Fitzell
Tim Berne's The Sublime And... --his second album for Thirsty Ear's Blue Series--captures the raw energy and improvisational prowess of his working band, Science Friction. Bringing together the musicians from his bass-less trios (Big Satan and Hard Cell), Science Friction consists of Berne on alto saxophone, Marc Ducret on electric guitar, Tom Rainey on drums, and ...
Angelica Sanchez: Mirror Me
by Sean Patrick Fitzell
In recent years, pianist Angelica Sanchez has quietly become a sought-after player. In groups led by drummer Susie Ibarra and saxophonist Bill McHenry, plus her own quartets, her thoughtful playing and careful listening accentuates the music. Mirror Me, her debut as a leader, showcases Sanchez's piano playing and original compositions. Joining her are musical cohorts saxophonist ...
