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Article: Extended Analysis

Texas Eastside Kings: Texas Eastside Kings

by Josep Pedro
November 23, 2012

Texas Eastside KingsTexas Eastside KingsDialtone2012 Texas Eastside Kings features a fine constellation of blues and jazz musicians from different generations, that offer an accomplished, heartfelt sound collage of East Austin's cultural legacy. The collective character of the record is double; on one hand, the music is played out ...

Article: Album Review

Shauli Einav: Opus One

by Dave Wayne
November 23, 2012

Given the sheer number, stylistic variety and extraordinary quality of jazz recordings coming out of Israel these days, it's safe to say that improvised music is alive and well in that embattled country. Even among the rarefied company of Israel's finest young jazz musicians, saxophonist Shauli Einav stands out as a uniquely accomplished and mature talent. ...

Article: Extended Analysis

Doug Webb: Swing Shift

by David A. Orthmann
November 23, 2012

Doug WebbSwing ShiftPosi-Tone Records2012 An essential part of jazz fandom is participating in the endless debate about the pros and cons of recordings versus live performances. Despite the obstacles in the pursuit of the holy grail of recorded perfection, such as budget limitations, artistic differences between producers and ...

Article: Album Review

Soule Monde: Soule Monde

Read "Soule Monde" reviewed by Doug Collette

by Doug Collette
November 23, 2012

Soule Monde was borne from a musical partnership between percussionist Russ Lawton and keyboardist Pay Paczkowski, that blossomed as both were co-members of Phish guitarist Trey Anastasio's solo band. Staples of the Burlington, Vermont music scene, both Lawton and Paczkowski kept busy with their various individual projects while playing live improv shows as a duo for ...

Article: Album Review

Dave Ferrato: Later, On Decatur

Read "Later, On Decatur" reviewed by Wade Luquet

by Wade Luquet
November 22, 2012

Dave Ferrato is a musician's musician who has been buried deep in the New Orleans club scene for the last 30 years. The guitarist/songwriter has developed a keen eye for the underside of the Crescent City and is able to share this world through simple and elegant tunes that have been well orchestrated on Later, On ...

Article: Catching Up With

Jonathan Kreisberg: From Shadowless to One

by Marta Ramon
November 22, 2012

Jonathan Kreisberg has filled a gap in the international jazz scene. This New York-based guitarist started with both rock and classical music, but from the beginning he paid attention to his father's great jazz music collection. For Kreisberg, jazz is a pure music based on feelings. He says that he first experienced the creative part of ...

Article: Live From Philadelphia

October 2012: Fresh Cut from the Vine, Re: Trio

by RJ Johnson
November 22, 2012

Philly Jazz: Fresh Cut From the VinePainted Bride Art CenterPhiladelphia, PAOctober 20, 2012Philadelphia is a city filled with abundant talent and artistic potential, especially when it comes to the city's vibrant music scene. However, Philadelphia-based musicians often find themselves faced with a lack of opportunities to showcase their ...

Article: Album Review

Marshall Gilkes: Sound Stories

Read "Sound Stories" reviewed by Dave Wayne

by Dave Wayne
November 22, 2012

One thing evident from the outset of Marshall Gilkes' Sound Stories: this is a band that impresses with the sheer force of its Herculean chops and unbridled, ceaseless energy. Juilliard-educated and currently residing in Cologne, Germany, Gilkes is one of the most impressive young jazz trombonists to emerge in the last few years. Given the crop ...

Article: Album Review

The Gaddabouts: Look Out Now!

Read "Look Out Now!" reviewed by Dan Bilawsky

by Dan Bilawsky
November 22, 2012

Steve Gadd is the subject of much adoration and nerd-like obsession in drum circles. Several years ago, the drummer embarked on a clinic tour--dubbed Mission From Gadd--where he got up, spoke, and played a bit for his eager fans. At one of these appearances, at a Long Island high school, Gadd became the drum equivalent of ...

News: Radio

Dick Hyman, Topsy Chapman Celebrate Teddy Wilson This Week On Riverwalk Jazz

November 22, 2012

Teddy Wilson backed Louis Armstrong and Billie Holiday—then became a star playing with Benny Goodman. He made history as one of the first black musicians to join a white band in public performances. Wilson’s understated, delicately-swinging piano style defined the Swing Era. This week on Riverwalk Jazz, pianist Dick Hyman (who took piano lessons from Wilson ...