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The Jonas Knutsson Quartet: Fly Away
by Jack Bowers
Lovely and persuasive chamber Jazz that’s not without its hot–blooded moments performed by a quartet of accomplished young Swedish musicians led by thirty–seven–year old saxophonist Jonas Knutsson. Except for Gershwin’s “I Loves You Porgy” (coupled with “On the Lee Side”), everything was written by Knutsson, and the music draws its inspiration from sources as disparate as ...
Ulf Ad: Reflections
by Jack Bowers
Sparkling, straight–ahead contemporary Jazz by a quartet of swinging Swedes who could easily hold their own with most such groups on this side of the pond. Trumpeter Ulf Adåker, now in his late 50s, is best–known (in Sweden) as leader or co–leader of the fusion group EGBA, for whom he also served as composer / arranger, ...
Bill Evans: Touch
by Dave Hughes
Saxophonist Bill Evans' new CDTouchsuccessfully manages to create a contemporary sounding program without falling victim to formula or cliche. All of the songs are Evans originals, and they speak well of his talents as a composer; they are more intricate than standard radio fare yet still approachable, resulting in sort of a "thinking person's ...
Bill Evans: Touch
by Paula Edelstein
Touch, produced by veteran saxophonist-composer Bill Evans for his debut on Zebra Records is one of compositional integrity that continues to explore the melodic themes of his previous release, Starfish & The Moon. His 11th as a leader, Touch exemplifies the personality and depth of Bill Evans’ musicianship on tunes ranging from smooth to straight ahead, ...
Bill Evans: Touch
by Ed Kopp
Whenever I hear a soprano saxophone played over a pre-programmed beat my attention inevitably wavers, even if the music it is somewhat challenging. I call this condition the Kenny G Syndrome.While listening to Touch I really had to fight through the Kenny G Syndrome on a couple of tracks, but in time I warmed ...
John Klemmer: Making Love
by Dave Hughes
In a way, tenor saxophonist John Klemmer was twenty years ahead of his time. Klemmer was popular and prolific from the mid-seventies through the early eighties with a series of sensual, syrupy albums that were perfect for mellowing out or making out. They made the perfect aural backdrop for candlelight dinners, bubble baths, or ...