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John Scofield: Shinola

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by Tom Greenland
March 2, 2010

John Scofield is documented in his pre-Miles Davis period on Shinola, a 1981 date with Steve Swallow (electric bass) and Adam Nussbaum (drums). The guitarist's distinctive style is highly developed even at this stage in his career, combining elements of rock and rhythm 'n' blues with post-bop leanings and an uncanny, 'left-handed' lyricism, all colored with ...

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Craig Taborn: A Study in Contrasts

by Tom Greenland
February 6, 2010

Jonathon Haffner Life On Wednesday Cachuma Records 2009 Lotte Anker Floating Islands ILK 2009 Craig Taborn's seemingly innocuous musings have a way of sneaking up on you, ...

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Open Secrets: A Triumvirate of Israeli Guitarists

by Tom Greenland
February 6, 2010

Gilad Hekselman Words Unspoken LateSet Records 2009 Oren Neiman Frolic & Detour Noyman Music 2009 Yotam Silberstein Next Page Posi-Tone 2009 ...

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The Multiple Musical Personalities of Eri Yamamoto

by Tom Greenland
January 16, 2010

Eri Yamamoto In Each Day, Something Good AUM Fidelity 2010 Eri Yamamoto, Whit Dickey, Daniel Carter Emergence Not Two 2009 Known locally for her decade-long residency at ...

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Ramsey Lewis: Songs from the Heart: Ramsey Plays Ramsey

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by Tom Greenland
January 15, 2010

Whether considering his style jazzy pop or popular jazz, Chicagoan Ramsey Lewis has always kept one foot firmly in the jazz mainstream, often tapping to a gospel beat. Here the pianist has recorded an all-original set that will satisfy both audiences by mixing classical elegance with blues preaching. Backed by veteran colleagues, bassist Larry Gray's technical ...

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Donny McCaslin: Declaration

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by Tom Greenland
December 6, 2009

Declaration is tenor saxophonist Donny McCaslin's eighth solo effort, a compilation of original compositions and arrangements featuring a three- to five-horn brass section including trumpets, trombones, French horn and tuba. With Edward Simon (piano/organ), Ben Monder (guitar), Scott Colley (bass) and Antonio Sanchez (drums) making up the core band, the result is a far denser sound ...

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Globe Unity: Japan

by Tom Greenland
November 7, 2009

Akira SakataFriendly PantsColumbia-Family Vineyard2009 Itaru OkiPhantom NoteRecord Label #2Year The Miyumi ProjectLive in PolandSouthport2009 Japanese culture has historically championed jazz and, not ...

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Dafnis Prieto Si o Si Quartet: Live at Jazz Standard NYC

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by Tom Greenland
October 5, 2009

Live at Jazz Standard NYC, by the Si o Si Quartet, is drummer/bandleader/composer Dafnis Prieto's fourth album of all-original material, cementing his reputation as a formidable technician and visionary. Returning from his previous release are Peter Apfelbaum (tenor and soprano saxophones, melodica) and Manuel Valera (keyboards), while acoustic and electric bassist Charles Flores is his partner-in-rhythm ...

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