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One Track Mind: Curtis Mayfield "Freddie's Dead" (1972)
By PicoAs the sixties turned into the seventies, soul, like rock, got tougher and edgier. In 1971 alone, Sly Stone's There's A Riot Goin' On, Marvin Gaye's What's Going On and Gil Scott-Heron's Pieces Of A Man raised the stakes in R&B that was serious, far-reaching and influential to several generations. Others like the ...
Terje Rypdal - Crime Scene (2010)
By PicoIf you're a big ECM Records fan like I am, then you'd probably even remember your first ECM record. For a lot of those types, this one is most likely their first ECM. For me, though, it was Terje's Rypdal's Waves, which I picked up just a few years after its 1977 release ...
Jay D'Amico Trio - Nocturne: Jazz Under Glass (2010)
By PicoA couple of years ago, pianist Jay D'Amico put out a record that made a fine illustration of his ability to combine the classical stylings of Chopin with the suppleness and relaxed feel of a traditional jazz trio. Tuscan Prelude: Jazz Under Glass was a successful melding of the styles, which has been ...
Harvie S - Cocolamus Bridge (2010)
By PicoAcoustic bassist Harvie S has appeared on over 350 recordings for a very good reason. He has an unshakeable sense of swing, a flawless tone and otherworldly dexterity on his instrument. For a example of his amazing technique, just eyeball the video I embedded in a recent review of a Carol Morgan record. ...
Quickies: New Release Roundup 2010, Vol. 7 (Blues and Roots Edition)
Trombone Shorty's sudden emergence on the national music scene from the streets of Treme is one of the big music stories of 2010.By PicoSometimes when listening to music, neither jazz nor mainstream is right for the moment. Blues or something folky or rootsy is usually called upon to fill in that gap. ...
Kerry Politzer - Blue in Blue (2010)
By PicoLast May 7, Piloo Records issued the 5th album by pianist, composer and vocalist Kerry Politzer, called Blue In Blue. Playing the piano since the age of four, Politzer studied classical piano for 14 years before falling under the spell of jazz, and she has committed herself to playing and composing in that ...
Aruan Ortiz Featuring Antione Roney - Alameda (2010)
By PicoWallace Roney's live album that bowed last spring is a good record for several reasons, first and foremost because of the trumpet player's dexterity on the brass horn. In our brief review of If Only For One Night, I didn't have room to say much about the contributions of his band, but it ...
Quickies: New Release Roundup 2010, Vol. 6 (Fusion-Only Edition)
Larry and Tak's new record is taking Japan by storm; can it do the same in the U.S.?By PicoThe five new albums below were chosen for a Quickies together mainly because they're fusion-type records. Beyond that, they are also by artists who I've followed for a while or used to follow and ...
Manu Katche - Third Round (2010)
By PicoWorld class drummer Manu Katché continues to pursue a second musical career as a bandleader with his third ECM release (and fourth overall) on Third Round. His second ECM Playground was warmly greeted here when it first appeared three years ago, and his label debut was quite good, too, so we were eager ...
Some Positively Solid Releases from Posi-Tone Records (2009, 2010)
By PicoOne of the newer jazz labels that's been on a roll lately is Marc Free's outfit, Posi-Tone Records. Started up in 2004, Posi-Tone is a rare independent label that's done a remarkable job in balancing its roster with top shelf veterans and some of the more promising young talent, specializing in mainstream, soul ...
