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Melissa Morgan: Until I Met You
by Woodrow Wilkins
Many young jazz vocalists reach into the book of standards for their first recording. Melissa Morgan follows the tradition, but in a way that works to her advantage. Morgan, 29, grew up on Teaneck, N.J. She became a jazz fan upon hearing her grandmother's old records--the music of such inspirational vocalists as Nancy Wilson, ...
Bipolar: Euphrates, Me Jane
by Woodrow Wilkins
Music is diverse and flexible. Bipolar brings both elements together in their debut release, Euphrates, Me Jane, a collection of 14 songs that includes a few originals and some interesting arrangements of classical compositions, jazz standards, and even popular titles. Bipolar is a five-piece ensemble composed of Jed Feuer on trumpet and flugelhorn, Craig ...
Derrick Gardner & The Jazz Prophets + 2: Echoes of Ethnicity
by Woodrow Wilkins
Big band music is alive and well, even if presented by a not-so-big band. Derrick Gardner & The Jazz Prophets is a six-piece ensemble, supported by four additional players for Echoes of Ethnicity. The basic lineup consists of Gardner on trumpet and flugelhorn, brother Vincent on trombone, tenor saxophonist Rob Dixon, pianist Rick Roe, ...
Tango Duo: Pasion por la Vida
by Woodrow Wilkins
To the untrained ear, it sounds like an accordion. And to be fair, there are similarities. However, the bandoneon is its own instrument, and it is part of what makes Tango Duo's Pasion Por La Vida an interesting and unique album.Pianist Roger Davidson and Latin Grammy Award-winner/bandoneonist Raul Jaurena come together for a solid ...
The Rippingtons featuring Russ Freeman: Modern Art
by Woodrow Wilkins
The Rippingtons, featuring Russ Freeman, have undergone numerous personnel changes over the years. Although the band has been more stable since Let It Ripp (Peak, 2003), it's still evolving. Modern Art attempts to walk the fine line between observing the past and moving into the future. Freeman founded the group in the mid-'80s and ...
Radam Schwartz: Blues Citizens
by Woodrow Wilkins
One of the cool things about the relationship between jazz and blues is that both genres grew from the same emotional roots. At times, the only clear distinction is a subtle change in how notes are played. Is it jazz that sounds like the blues, or is it blues that sounds like jazz? On Hammond organist ...
Johannes Zetterberg: Luna Nueva
by Woodrow Wilkins
From Sweden comes an electric groove that scores from the first note. Bassist Johannes Zetterberg pulls together a small, variable ensemble that easily shows the influence of artists who preceded him with Luna Nueva. Born to musical parents, Zetterberg has had a taste of many classifications of music, including a wide range of popular ...
Bill Wimmer: Project Omaha
by Woodrow Wilkins
There are times when the sum of its parts is the heart of an ensemble. Project Omaha, by saxophonist Bill Wimmer, is a perfect example. Though categorized as a solo effort, this is a group outing in the finest sense. The title is also the name given to the band that's comprised of ...
Nathan Eklund: Trip to the Casbah
by Woodrow Wilkins
With Trip to the Casbah, his third release as a leader, Nathan Eklund is firmly establishing himself as one of today's prominent trumpet and flugelhorn players. A fixture on the New York jazz scene, Eklund has earned credentials as both a student and an instructor, with associations including Joe Lovano, Craig Yaremko's Sync, ...
Chuck Loeb: Between 2 Worlds
by Woodrow Wilkins
A knock on smooth jazz is that it's too bland--safe for those who don't fully appreciate instrumental music, but boring to those who do. Once in a while an artist whose music fits within the format breaks from the pack. Enter guitarist Chuck Loeb. Over the years, Loeb has associated with many across ...
