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Alejandro Vargas: AMa AZa LaNdO
by Geno Thackara
Music seems to be a matter of play as much as craft for Alejandro Vargas Rodríguez. The Cuban (now Spain-based) pianist shows plenty of chops throughout this whole recording, but they're often equalled or surpassed by the spirit of almost childlike joy that runs through it, as evidenced by the freeform playfulness of the track titles. ...
George DeLancey: George DeLancey
by James Nadal
During the golden age of the big bands, composers wrote with the entire ensemble as a singular voice, with the soloist (and solos) connected to the concept of the song as a whole. The leading exponent of this era was Duke Ellington, whose writing was built around that awareness; and his songs have withstood the test ...
Tarun Balani Collective: Dharma
by Dave Wayne
Drummer / composer Tarun Balani's previous album, Sacred World (Self Produced, 2013), offered audiences a fresh look at the synthesis and Indian music and jazz. On Dharma, Balani steps back a bit from the music of his homeland. The result is still an invigorating listen. Balani's composing here makes extensive use of hypnotic, propulsive ostinati. Conceptually, ...
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Album: Naija Rhythm Affair, NYC
By UDEiGWE
Label: Self Produced
Released: 2016
Duration: 04:42
Changüí Majadero: El Changüí Majadero
by James Nadal
The traditional changüí musical style originated in the eastern side of Cuba, specifically the Baracoa section of Guantanamo Province. It was developed by the fusion of Spanish guitar melodies with African derived rhythms, and is the foundation for the Cuban son, which led directly to guaguanco, and salsa. Changüí Majadero is an adventurous ensemble which is ...
On The Sunny Side Of The Street (J.McHugh/D.Fields)
Album: Jazzy Ladies (ep)
By Billy Ponzio
Label: Self Produced
Released: 0
Duration: 02:11
Latin Jazz Roundup: Mike Freeman ZonaVibe, Terceto Kali, Will Jarvis, Livio Almeida, & Sergio Pereira
by Mark Sullivan
A wide variety of recent Latin jazz releases. Afro-Cuban, Brazilian, and flamenco influences are all represented. Mike Freeman ZonaVibe Blue Tjade VOF Recordings 2015 Vibraphonist Mike Freeman leads his ZonaVibe group through an exciting program of Latin jazz originals on his sixth album as leader. The title tune ...
Paul Van Kemenade: Close Enough
by Budd Kopman
Close Enough from alto saxophonist Paul van Kemenade was a Downbeat magazine Best of 2011" and it is no small wonder why. Sub-titled alto Paul van Kemenade in different settings," the nine tracks range widely in both style and personnel, including a Renaissance vocal ensemble, a duo with cello, three horns and a bass as well ...
Journey
Album: A new day
By Bobby Falk
Label: Self Produced
Released: 2015
Duration: 5:30
Cha Wa: Funk 'n' Feathers
by Chris M. Slawecki
"Party in a box" is an overused expression, of which yours truly is more guilty than most. But there's no better way to describe or explain the celebratory, communal and thoroughly excellent funky joy that radiates like the brilliant sun from Funk 'n' Feathers. Funk 'n' Feathers may be Cha Wa's debut release, but ...

