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Various Artists: Sketches of James: Selections from the James Taylor Songbook
by Dave Hughes
Various Artists tributes to noteworthy musicians, both living and deceased, seem to have grown in popularity in recent years. This one, feting the songs of James Taylor, was spearheaded by Tim Weston, who also brought us the Brian Wilson tribute Wouldn't It Be Lovely a couple years back. This collection is probably the most stylistically diverse ...
Various Artists: The Legacy Lives On
by C. Michael Bailey
Former Crusaders drummer Stix Hooper assembles a starlight cast of characters for a stroll through some unlikely standards. This collaborative release is interesting for what is missing— war-horse standards. The standards that are here are tastefully “different" from the standard fare (pardon the pun). Former Crusader's drummer Stix Hooper assembled this wild bunch for two discs ...
Various Artists: The Music of Eric von Essen, Volume II
by AAJ Staff
In case you're not hip to the history of the Los Angeles jazz underground, this disc is a great opportunity to catch up. Eric von Essen, the late bassist and composer, played with a wide variety of memorable jazz artists--in addition to his more focused efforts with Nels Cline and the group Quartet Music. On The ...
Various Artists: Jazz On The Latin Side All Stars, Vol. 2
by Jim Santella
There's something special about a live session. It's bound to be full of surprises. Exceptional artists may have a bad night, microphones may cause glitches, unheard-of talent may rise up to be noticed, or unexpected partnerships may appear out of nowhere. As explosive as volume 1, this live session retains the loose spirit and comes with ...
Various Artists: Jazz: Live from New York
by David Adler
This Telarc sampler pulls together material recorded live in New York and previously released throughout the course of the 1990s. Most of the tracks feature old masters at a late point in their careers, and in remarkably good shape. Some — Al Grey, Dizzy Gillespie, Harry “Sweets" Edison, Mel Torme, and Stéphane Grappelli — would soon ...
Various Artists: Casino Lights '99
by Jim Santella
Jazz festivals have to provide an eclectic program. Who would show up to see eight bands with nearly identical credentials? How many would stay to the end? These days, jazz festivals bring in Latin jazz, smooth jazz, straight-ahead, contemporary, and blues. Every year. Throughout the history of jazz, jam sessions have played a large part in ...
Various Artists: Soundtrack To
by Jim Santella
Reissued material by Miles Davis, Ornette Coleman and Bill Frisell for a film score? It works out perfectly as accompaniment to the film’s changes in scene and mood. Creative music to accompany a creative motion picture. This is award-winning music for an award-winning film. Finding Forrester should collect all the awards this year. While remaining unobtrusive ...
Various Artists: The Columbia Jazz Piano Moods Sessions
by C. Andrew Hovan
In so many ways, the piano trio is really one of the most perfect combinations in jazz. In the right hands, the impression of a much larger group is possible and various combinations of each instrument allow for freshness and variety. Knowing a good thing when they heard one, the magic of the piano trio was ...
Various Artists: Bhangra Beatz
by AAJ Staff
Bhangra Beatz truly lies at the fringes of jazz, if one uses the standard of improvisation to classify music. This disc relies upon a heavy production aesthetic, yet the presence of live drum work as well as scattered melodic string and flute solos rescues it from the realm of pre-processed Indo-pop. Bhangra music has its roots ...
Various Artists: Cincinnati Jazz Collection, Volume III: The Blues
by Jim Santella
Like most other metropolitan areas around the world, Cincinnati has a fruitful jazz and blues scene. Where would we be without this kind of tradition? The songs tell stories. Long, detailed stories with just enough innuendo to make it interesting. And when that organist, pianist, guitarist, or saxophonist stretches out... it’s time for passion. This is ...
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