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Cedar Walton: Latin Tinge
by Terrell Kent Holmes
Cedar Walton's latest release, Latin Tinge, is a middle-of-the-road assemblage of tunes in a trio setting. Walton, an accomplished and masterful pianist, is joined by bassist Cucho Martinez and percussionist Ray Mantilla, both experienced and talented veterans. The songs, however, follow the same structure and scheme, and it's this lack of variation that disappoints. Latin Tinge ...
Classical Jazz Quartet: Plays Bach
by Terrell Kent Holmes
The Modern Jazz Quartet epitomized what some observers labeled, perhaps derisively, “chamber jazz." The recently formed Classical Jazz Quartet (CJQ), featuring bassist Ron Carter, pianist Kenny Barron, drummer Lewis Nash, and vibraphonist Stefon Harris have revived that elegant tradition. The group has followed up last year's The Nutcracker with Plays Bach. As I listened to the ...
ScoLoHoFo: Oh!
by Terrell Kent Holmes
There's nothing more enjoyable than listening to a jazz album which features talented musicians who put their egos on pause, making stimulating and challenging music without stepping on each other's notes. Each member of this group brings the music to its fullest fruition with confidence and expertise, while at the same time giving the others room ...
James Carney: Thread
by Terrell Kent Holmes
James Carney is a musical polyglot knowledgeable in various idioms, and he exploits this fluency on Thread. While his previous works featured formidable horn sections, Carney has scaled down to a trio this time, featuring Dan Morris on drums, while Todd Sickafoose and Dan Lutz share bass duties. The disc opens with the first part of ...
