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Melvin Smith: Portrait
by John Barron
Using gospel elements in a jazz context can be a hit-or-miss proposition. Depending on the background and integrity of the musicians involved, the results can often be trite, or shamelessly bent towards commercialism. Upon hearing Portrait it's obvious that saxophonist/composer Melvin Smith is equally adept in both genres. Smith is able to successfully blur the lines ...
Melani Skybell: Just a Chase Away
by Dan McClenaghan
Melani Skybell is a classically-trained pianist who always dreamed of singing. Four albums into that dream, she's shown herself to be a superb vocalist possessed of a warm and inviting tone with a bit of sass to it--sort of a Nancy Wilson feline tang.Just a Chase Away showcases not just her voice, but also ...
Matt Rippetoe: BOINK
by John Barron
On the self-produced BOINK, Washington, DC saxophonist Matt Rippetoe experiments freely with a variety of effects to enhance his robust tenor tone and intricate, yet accessible compositions. Rippetoe's co-conspirators--guitarist John Lee, electric bassist Mark Foster and drummer Larry Ferguson--contribute with exceptional musicianship and unwavering dedication to the disc's unconventional flow. Rippetoe's compositional range is wide. The ...
Chris Greene Quartet: Soul and Science, Volume One
by Bridget A. Arnwine
Known for its rich cultural heritage, the city of Chicago is also the home of great scientific and technological advances. Hormone treatment for prostate and breast cancer was developed by University of Chicago faculty, Dr. Charles Huggins, digital media was first conceptualized by a Chicago born technologist and the first nuclear chain reaction occurred underground in ...
Carol McCartney: A Night in Tunisia
by Michael P. Gladstone
On A Night in Tunisia, Canadian jazz vocalist Carol McCartney brings not only a bright and pleasing vocal style, but some of the most highly regarded Canadian jazzmen. These musicians include trumpeter Guido Basso (late of the Rob McConnell Boss Brass), vibraphonist and former Concord recording artist Peter Appleyard, bassist Dave Young, drummer Terry Clarke, tenor ...
Quartsemble: Tango
by Alexander M. Stern
Tango, as a musical form, originated during the late 19th century in Argentina and Uruguay among European immigrant populations. It derived its unique rhythms and sound from several different kinds of European dance music, including polkas, mazurkas, and flamenco, as well as Latin American musical styles like milonga and habanera. It is traditionally played by groups ...
Dave Lisik: Bono In The Temple
by John Barron
On Bono in the Temple, Memphis-based trumpeter/composer Dave Lisik and his quintet of like-minded musicians deliver an enthralling set of original mainstream jazz; delightfully intricate compositions mixed with spirited, high-caliber improvising. Lisik, saxophonist Tom Link, pianist Amy Rempel, bassist Sam Shoup and drummer James Sexton are a tireless crew, creating a wash of abundant energy. Throughout ...
Richard Boulger: Blues Twilight
by Jakob Baekgaard
Getting an endorsement from a living legend like Freddie Hubbard seems like a dream situation for every aspiring trumpeter and here it is, written out in bold types. Hubbard has written the liner notes for Richard Boulger's second recording as a leader, Blues Twilight, and he is more than thrilled about Boulger's playing, calling him “an ...
The Jon Hemmesam/Dom Minasi Quartet: The Jon Hemmersam/Dom Minasi Quartet
by Glenn Astarita
Guitarists Dom Minasi and Jon Hemmersam kindled a relationship back in 1994, which set the stage for the advent of this studio set, recorded in Denmark. The quartet activates a bonding of like-minded American/Danish jazz musicians, and it's a divergent jamboree at that, where the dual guitarists generate gobs of excitement via brisk and bursting free-bop ...
Patrick Brown Quintet: Patrick Brown Quintet
by Jakob Baekgaard
Patrick Brown is among the many young talented saxophonists who have emerged in recent years. He is currently studying at Winthrop University in Rock Hill, South Carolina, where he is taking a Master of Music degree. Characteristic of Patrick Brown is his soft, cool, sensual tone, not unlike that of Stan Getz. He combines the emotional ...
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