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Various Artists: Jazz Memories
by Jim Santella
Bebop was still the new kid on the block when these memorable jazz events occurred. The scope of the sessions on this 2-CD boxed set runs from 1947 to 1962, with Duke Ellington's 1967 solo piano dedication of “Lotus Blossom" the lone exception. All capture that 1950's spirit of the pioneer with a new music at ...
Various Artists: Jazzy Christmas
by Jim Santella
Straight-ahead jazz for Christmas. Three veteran Los Angeles-based piano trios and two other, rather unique, ensembles interpret traditional holiday music tastefully. ‘Tis the season. Each ensemble performs two carols. Patrice Rushen, Stanley Clarke and Ngudu Chancler bring an exotic flavor to “We Three Kings." The pianist’s art leaves classic tinges of dissonance in several places for ...
Various Artists: Justin Time For Christmas: Three
by Jim Santella
Justin Time's eclectic catalogue treats the holiday season to timeless material. From Bach to boogie, a wide variety suits this time of the year. Frosted windowpanes and frosted drinking glasses nudge our attitudes along the path that we need – badly – to round out the year. As a time for reflection and a time for ...
Various Artists: MAXJAZZ Holiday
by Jim Santella
The holiday season always brings pleasant surprises to those who wish it. It's a time for letting go of the routine and having a little fun. It's also a time for making plans for the year ahead and doing something to ensure success. MAXJAZZ has. Their catalogue features seven singers with modest reputations. Six are represented ...
Various Artists: To Grover, With Love
by Dave Hughes
The latest addition to the seemingly endless parade of all-star tribute albums is To Grover, With Love. This one’s another Jason Miles production; he seems to have found a niche for himself in producing these extravaganzas, and has quite a rolodex to call upon. They say you never fully appreciate someone until they’re gone. This CD ...
Various Artists: Playboy's Latin Jazz Christmas: A Not So Silent Night
by Jim Santella
Recorded earlier this year by contemporary artists, Playboy's Christmas gift will do much more than simply look good sitting under the tree. Combining lively salsa, smooth jazz and dramatic Afro-Cuban measures into one attractive package makes sense. This should appeal to a broad audience. Arturo Sandoval and Ed Calle work side by side to create charged ...
Various Artists: Calle 54
by Jim Santella
This soundtrack comes from a full-length film dedicated to Latin jazz. Solo piano, jazz trios, and larger ensembles carry the tradition to an audience thirsty for knowledge. As the world gets smaller, the audience for this music grows in size. Jazz, with direct ties to Cuba, Brazil, The Dominican Republic, Venezuela, Argentina, Africa and Europe, makes ...
Various Artists: The Visit
by Jim Santella
Starring Billy Dee Williams and Hill Harper, The Visit centers on spiritual awakening and personal redemption. Hence, the soundtrack ranges from uplifting gospel to moody jazz and soulful ballads. Director Jordan Walker-Pearlman selected music appropriate to what he envisioned for the film. He also arranged for five composers to write original music specific to particular themes. ...
Various Artists: Blonde
by Jim Santella
The moody “Theme from Blonde," with Roy Hargrove's mellow trumpet in the spotlight, sets the stage for an album of relaxed swing and throwbacks to an earlier, comfortable period. Marilyn Monroe was a product of the big band era. It affected her tastes in music ... and other things. She later helped launch Playboy magazine. Now, ...
Various Artists: Blonde
by Jim Santella
The moody “Theme from Blonde," with Roy Hargrove's mellow trumpet in the spotlight, sets the stage for an album of relaxed swing and throwbacks to an earlier, comfortable period. Marilyn Monroe was a product of the big band era. It affected her tastes in music ... and other things. She later helped launch Playboy magazine. Now, ...
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