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Gui Mallon: Live at Montreux
by Woodrow Wilkins
Jazz is arguably the one form of music that's truly American in its creation. However, it clearly belongs to the world, as artists of all continents and many cultures have embraced the art form and adapted it to their own experiences. One jazz musician from the South even referred to it as America's classical music.
Patrizia Scascitelli: Close Up
by Woodrow Wilkins
There are times when it seems jazz is hated in America, where it originated. Outside the United States, however, jazz is appreciated as much as folk, classical and other styles. Perhaps this may explain why some Europeans are among the world's best jazz performers.One of these is Rome native Patrizia Scascitelli, one of the ...
Lucia Micarelli: Music From A Farther Room
by Woodrow Wilkins
One thing that sets up-and-coming musicians apart from their peers is a broader world view. Classical training, jazz combos and orchestral rock experiences help put Lucia Micarelli into that class. The New York-born, Hawaii-raised 20-year-old has already earned a large and loyal following as the lead violinist and concert master in singing sensation Josh Groban's touring ...
Courtney Pine: Devotion
by Woodrow Wilkins
It's not the instrument; it's how you play it.Considering the commercial aspects of contemporary music, it would be easy to dismiss any solo artist who plays soprano saxophone as being among the hordes of sax players who try to emulate Kenny G, but wind up falling far short of their goal. Don't make that ...
Norman Brown: West Coast Coolin'
by Woodrow Wilkins
Norman Brown knows how to chill. And he has a way of making you chill right along with him.The guitarist/vocalist is a master of the laid-back groove, successfully bringing together elements of smooth jazz and contemporary R&B. On West Coast Coolin' , Brown consolidates his reputation as a premier recording and performing artist with ...
Arthur Lipner: Modern Vibe
by Woodrow Wilkins
Delightful is perhaps the best term to describe Arthur Lipner's cover of the pop classic “Love the One You're With." That's the worst I can say about his new CD, Modern Vibe. From the first note, the opening song grabs your listener's attention. After two no-frills verses, Lipner gets into the groove with an energetic solo. ...
Hiroshima: Spirit of the Season
by Woodrow Wilkins
The quality of a new holiday album depends on two factors: the presence of original or non-traditional songs, and atypical arrangements of traditional songs. Spirit of the Season , the new release by Japanese-American band Hiroshima, scores on both accounts. Fueled by East-meets-West juxtaposition of modern synthesizer and traditional Japanese koto, flute and percussion ...
Yellowjackets: Peace Round
by Woodrow Wilkins
Christmas albums are a dime a dozen. Yet in the hands of skillful, forward-thinking musicians, even the most frequently recorded holiday classics deserve another listen. This is certainly the case with the Yellowjackets' Peace Round. The quartet of Russell Ferrante, Jimmy Haslip, Bob Mintzer and Marcus Baylor provides a fresh, unique approach to the ...
Jeff Berlin: Lumpy Jazz
by Woodrow Wilkins
It's not every day you hear an electric bass played with the old-school verve of an upright acoustic instrument. Jeff Berlin offers a good reason--make that several good reasons--to change that way of thinking. Alongside Jaco Pastorius, Stanley Clarke and Alphonso Johnson, Berlin is known as a major innovator through his incisive playing through ...
Michael Brecker / David Liebman / Joe Lovano: Saxophone Summit: Gathering of Spirits
by Woodrow Wilkins
Normally when you hear the words “three tenors," you think of opera singers. In this case, three tenors--in addition to a soprano and a few other instruments--refers to the saxophone, which is perhaps the coolest voice in jazz. Saxophone Summit brings together the voices of Michael Brecker, Joe Lovano and Dave Liebman, a true Gathering of ...
