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Two Siberians: Out of Nowhere
by Woodrow Wilkins
Never let it be said that jazz is only a Western form of expression. Also never let it be said that Russians don't have a sense of humor. Out of Nowhere is the aptly titled debut album by the innovative electric string duo known as Two Siberians. Yuri Matveyev (guitar) and Artyom Yakushenko (violin, mandolin) present ...
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 ...
Caribbean Jazz Project: Here and Now - Live in Concert
by Woodrow Wilkins
It seems that every year I get an album that is so impressive, I claim it is the likely to be the best new jazz release of the year. Usually that doesn't happen until August or September. It's only February, and I've already heard two. They may not hold up over the next ten months, but ...
Everette Harp: All for You
by Woodrow Wilkins
Get into the groove. The opening track of Everette Harp's new album sends that message, loud and clear. “Kisses Don't Lie," an upbeat, contemporary jazz groove with a hint of funk and a danceable beat, sets the tone for All for You , the saxman's latest from A440 Records. A glance at the personnel ...
David Benoit and Russ Freeman: The Benoit/Freeman Project 2
by Woodrow Wilkins
Friends for many years, David Benoit and Russ Freeman have toured together and appeared on each other's albums. Now, they've reunited for their second collaboration as dual frontmen, Benoit/Freeman Project 2. Accompanied by a stellar cast of sidemen and The Nashville String Machine, the duo deliver a sound that is at once distinctive of their respective ...
Alexander Zonjic: Seldom Blues
by Woodrow Wilkins
Alexander Zonjic is a fine flutist who typically surrounds himself with top-notch talent. His latest recording, Seldom Blues , is no exception. It features brothers Kirk and Kevin Whalum, Angela Bofill and Earl Klugh, among others. However, its shortcoming is a formulaic approach to the rhythm tracks. There's nothing wrong with using modern tools ...
William Joseph: Within
by Woodrow Wilkins
Classical music isn't treated the way it used to be. That's good, because many artists have deviated from their classical training. Among other reasons, they tire of playing the same compositions the same way every time. However, there are a few who make classical music fresh, merging it with other styles, whether it be rock, pop, ...
Ricardo Silveira and Luiz Avellar: Live: Play the Music of Milton Nascimento
by Woodrow Wilkins
There's a musical relationship between Brazil and the United States that transcends tourism and politics. Each nation gave birth to its own style of music. Yet those styles, jazz and what many Brazilians refer to as “typical" Brazilian music, when performed by competent musicians, can be interchangeable.Antonio Carlos Jobim, Joao Gilberto and Djavan are ...
Nancy Wilson: R.S.V.P. (Rare Songs, Very Personal)
by Woodrow Wilkins
As she says in her opening line, “Some things are worth waiting for," Nancy Wilson presents a collection of vintage jazz that is well worth the wait. Listening to RSVP (rare songs, very personal) is like finally popping the cork to a prized bottle after decades of anticipation.Joined by Toots Thielemans on harmonica and ...
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 ...
