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Various: The Milt Gabler Story
by Elliott Simon
A very eclectic assemblage of tunes makes up this anthology, a celebration of the career of pioneering producer Milt Gabler. Complete with extensive liner notes and a behind-the-scenes DVD that features the package's producer and Gabler's nephew, comedian Billy Crystal, The Milt Gabler Story has something for everyone. From his depression days as owner of the ...
Various Artists: The Complete Norman Granz Jam Sessions
by Norman Weinstein
This handsomely packaged five-CD box combines all of the Norman Granz Jam Session LPs in one place for the first time. The sound is improved from earlier packagings through 24-bit digital transfers, and a big booklet penned by Bob Porter explains the music in a workmanlike manner. How you assess the value of the box has ...
Charles Mingus: The Great Concert of Charles Mingus
by Germein Linares
The aptly titled The Great Concert of Charles Mingus is an April '64 Paris performance by one of the bassist's all-time great bands. Featuring Eric Dolphy on reeds and flute, Clifford Jordan on tenor saxophone, Jaki Byard on piano, and Dannie Richmond on drums, this two-disc set is the definitive, track-by-track performance of the concert. An ...
Bill Evans: California Here I Come
by Ollie Bivens
Most piano-led jazz trios consist of a bassist and drummer providing rhythmic backing for the leader. With the various trios fronted by Bill Evans, a three way musical conversation occurred among equals. Recorded in '67 and initially issued as a two-LP set in '82, and now reissued on a single CD of 71 minutes, California Here ...
Jimmy Smith: The Boss
by Germein Linares
Recorded at Paschal's La Carousel in Atlanta, Georgia, this '68 date has Jimmy Smith's organ paired with George Benson and Nathan Page on guitar as well as Donald Bailey on drums. The three originals, “Some of My Best Friends Are Blues," “The Boss," and “Fingers," are typical of Smith's compositions with organ and guitar conjuring electrified ...
Kurt Rosenwinkel: Deep Song
by John Kelman
As listeners it sometimes feels as though we live vicariously through the musical experiences of the artists we cherish--excited by the thrill of discovery, the joy of constant growth, and the sheer emotional wallop that the best music holds. And so it's particularly satisfying to watch an artist emerge as more than merely a talented player ...
Milt Gabler: Billy Crystal Presents The Milt Gabler Story
by David Rickert
Compilation CDs of artists and record labels are common, but rarely does a producer get that recognition. However, few record producers have had as large of an influence as Milt Gabler, and it's fitting that he gets a disc of his own. Comedian and actor Billy Crystal (Gabler's nephew) selected the songs for The Milt Gabler ...
Chiara Civello: Last Quarter Moon
by Woodrow Wilkins
A young and lovely Italian girl with a voice as light as air. That's one way to describe Chiara Civello. But that would hardly be adequate. She's a singer of the finest order, with a whispery alto voice that soothes on every word. Reminiscent to a small degree of such divas as Flora Purim and Astrud ...
David Sanborn: Closer
by Mark Sabbatini
David Sanborn may never again pack the wallop of his early solo career in the 1970s and '80s, but he's still a strong draw for many serious fusion fans and usually demonstrates enough innovation to keep things at least interesting.Closer continues revisiting his early career styles in the vein of 2003's Timeagain, bringing the ...
David Sanborn: Closer
by Woodrow Wilkins
David Sanborn just keeps going and going. A voice that has remained at the forefront of contemporary jazz for three decades, Sanborn again demonstrates his staying power with Closer. He mixes old and new, offering two original tracks while covering some jazz classics and interpreting an endearing pop tune. Sanborn and his supporting cast pay tribute ...
