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Maceo Parker: School's In
by Woodrow Wilkins
Shakespeare was never so funky. “To Be or Not to Be, Maceo Parker's funky tribute to the playwright, is an attention-getting opener to School's In, a curriculum of funk education. And who better to do it than Parker? Over the course of his career, this alto saxophonist, percussionist, and vocalist worked with the Godfather of Soul ...
Shirley Horn: But Beautiful: The Best of Shirley Horn
by Woodrow Wilkins
Shirley Horn is a jazz diva who needs little introduction. This veteran of song is one of the classic vocalists of any era. But Beautiful gives us some classic recordings that highlight her career, as well as three bonus tracks recorded from a recent performance at the Au Bar in New York City. The first eleven ...
The Esbj: Viaticum
by Woodrow Wilkins
While the piano-led trio is one of the staples of jazz, it can conform to tradition so much that it fails to connect with listeners on an emotional level. Not so with E.S.T. This Scandinavian group adheres to the form just enough to be considered a jazz trio, but between original compositions and sound enhancements that ...
Tok Tok Tok: About...
by Woodrow Wilkins
Generally speaking, acoustic drums and cymbals are the best option in music. That's because many drum programs sound like prefabricated templates that were modified to add or subtract sounds, or to adjust pitch and tempo. Because of that, a lot of songs--even those by different artists--appear to have the same rhythm tracks, clichés included. Not so ...
Various Artists: 40 Years: A Charlie Brown Christmas
by Woodrow Wilkins
Christmas often brings out the best in people. That certainly applies to David Benoit and the artists he assembled for 40 Years: A Charlie Brown Christmas. With fresh takes on several Vince Guaraldi compositions that appeared on the animated Peanuts television series, as well as some traditional holiday offerings, this collection of twelve songs is an ...
Joe McBride: Texas Hold'em
by Woodrow Wilkins
If online promotions and televised tournaments are any indication, hold 'em poker has become one of the most popular games in the Western world. Attempting to capitalize on the game's growth, keyboardist Joe McBride brings us Texas Hold'em, a collection of eleven original songs, mostly with titles that represent some aspect of the card game. The ...
Robin Avery: The Way You Hold Me
by Woodrow Wilkins
It's not an issue of which vocal style is better, but there's something about a whispery voice that gives some singers special appeal. Robin Avery is such a singer. Hailing from south Florida, this mother of three recently released her second album--and her first with Oar Fin Records. The Way You Hold Me is a smooth ...
Chris Walker: I Know It's Love
by Woodrow Wilkins
With music typically defined by category, artists are sometimes restricted to a certain genre. However, Chris Walker defies that practice. I Know It's Love, the inaugural release on Canvas Records, is a mixture of styles and presentations. Throughout the album, Walker glides smoothly from country to R&B to pop--often presenting a mix of the three.
Turning Point: Matador
by Woodrow Wilkins
Turning Point is a small group with a big sound. By throwing in a little funk, a little salsa, and lots of sizzle on Matador, this quartet, assisted by two guest musicians, blends a variety of cultures in creating its own brand of rock-jazz. One of the nice things about a group like this is that ...
Sara Gazarek: Yours
by Woodrow Wilkins
It's commonplace for young vocalists to do an album of standards when debuting on the jazz scene. What sets them apart is how they present these songs, which have been done many times over by both veterans and newcomers. Some who have succeeded are Jane Monheit, Michael Bublé, and Renee Olstead. Sara Gazarek, 23, has joined ...
