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Tierney Sutton: Unsung Heroes
by C. Michael Bailey
Vocalese. The mellow personalities of the guitar flugelhorn, and trombone, coupled wish the breathy piping of an alto/soprano voice combine to make Unsung Heroes a very cool proposition. Several primarily vocalese discs have found their way to me recently, all sporting accomplished, even incendiary, vocal challenges met. I would not describe Tierney Sutton's voice as such. ...
George Shearing: Reflections
by AAJ Staff
In celebration of his eighty-first year, Telarc is releasing a tidy and organized package of George Shearing's work on the eight albums he has recorded on the label in the past eight years. Reflections is notable because it was carefully produced to compare Shearing's styles as it showcases his ultimate consistency and strengths. At the same ...
Dave Brubeck: One Alone
by AAJ Staff
Dave Brubeck's output continues unabated, thanks in large part during this decade to Telarc Jazz. One of those artists who can't help but be creative through his lifetime, Brubeck is constantly working, tweaking, composing, performing, educating and inspiring.“One Alone" is a testament to that kind of dogged dedication to art, either by Brubeck himself ...
Dave Brubeck: One Alone
by Mark Corroto
It seems these days older players go to Cleveland to conclude their careers. Bad news if you’re a baseball fan, but great tidings for jazz fans, because Telarc, a leader in sound engineering is based there. As New York labels seem to be searching for younger and prettier musicians, Telarc has documented the recent work of ...
Grand Slam: Live At The Regattabar
by AAJ Staff
I know how reviews of this CD are going to go: the highest of praise for Jim Hall's amazing guitar work, critics grasping for words to describe Joe Lovano's chameleonic talent and tone......and incidental acknowledgement to the goes-without-saying professionalism of George Mraz and Lewis Nash.Grand Slam, the quartet, consists of the highest ...
Dave Brubeck: One Alone
by AAJ Staff
Dave Brubeck's output continues unabated, thanks in large part during this decade to Telarc Jazz. One of those artists who can't help but be creative through his lifetime, Brubeck is constantly working, tweaking, composing, performing, educating and inspiring.“One Alone" is a testament to that kind of dogged dedication to art, either by Brubeck himself ...
Robert Lockwood, Jr.: Delta Crossroads
by Ed Kopp
Robert Lockwood Jr. is a blues treasure. Common-law stepson and one-time protégé to the legendary Robert Johnson (who lived on and off with his mother), Lockwood remains a very vital musician at age 85. On Delta Crossroads, the Arkansas-born singer/guitarist again pays tribute to his stepfather with a solo performance that’s spare but powerful.Lockwood’s ...
Ronnie Earl: Healing Time
by Ed Kopp
Guitarist Ronnie Earl has evolved from late-blooming blues axeman (he didn’t take up the guitar until his early 20s) into that rare blues artist who’s widely esteemed by jazz critics. The Boston-based guitarist is an unlikely jazz hero -- he doesn’t read music and he isn’t a master technician. Still, the 48-year-old Earl is an inspired ...
Mighty Sam McClain: Blues for the Soul
by Ed Kopp
Mighty Sam McClain has come a mighty long way since his homeless days in New Orleans. Today McClain is reborn both professionally and spiritually, and widely acclaimed for his authentic Southern soul. A terrific singer, McClain has also come into his own as a songwriter. Blues for the Soul may be McClain’s best album yet -- ...
Son Seals: Lettin' Go
by Ed Kopp
In the four years since his last recording, Chicago bluesman Son Seals has faced enough adversity to inspire a thousand blues songs. Three years ago Seals’ ex-wife shot him in the face, forcing him to undergo reconstructive jaw surgery. Last year, diabetes forced Seals to lose half of his left leg.The indomitable Seals is ...
