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Entries from October 2012

Matthew Silberman: Questionable Creatures

The concept of straight-line status quo and normalcy powers plenty of artists along their journey of creation, but saxophonist/composer Matthew Silberman prefers the not-so-normal. The Salvador Dali-esque artwork that accompanies his album, and the population of questionable musical creatures that inhabit his world, are easy-to-read signs that point to a surrealist streak in Silberman’s work.

Date: Oct 28th, 2012 · No Comments · Categories: Jazz CD Reviews

The Opposite: In Action

m: The Opposite investigates improvisation and interplay through a collective group sound and open approach, assimilating elements of rock and Indian, African and Cuban musical traditions. In Sction documents this Swedish sextet live on a Swedish club tour in 2011. The live setting enable The Opposite to emphasize its formative influences, including early fusion bands like m: Weather Report , trumpeter m: Miles Davis ‘ ’70s groups–even keyboardist m: Sun Ra ‘s eccentric Arkestras, through expanded improvisations…

Date: Oct 28th, 2012 · No Comments · Categories: Jazz CD Reviews

Alex Cuba: Ruido en El Sistema

This Cuban-born singer/songwriter and accomplished guitarist has been slowly establishing himself as a crossover Latin alternative artist able to tackle various genres without compromising his signature sound. Cuba borrows from his native rumba and adapts it into a more contemporary format, evoking funk, neo-soul and blues with a rich melodic structure…

Date: Oct 28th, 2012 · No Comments · Categories: Jazz CD Reviews

Trevor Rabin: Jacaranda

It’s been 23 years since Can’t Look Away (Elektra Records, 1989), guitarist Trevor Rabin’s previous solo album of original material, and 18 years since his departure from Yes. Rabin’s relatively low profile since reflects his immersion in composing almost 40 film soundtracks. Jacaranda is a dazzling offering that showcases Rabin’s virtuosity in numerous styles, drawing from bluegrass, metal, classical and the progressive rock/pop which effectively launched Yes’ multi-platinum comeback in ’83. There’s much to marvel at and it begs the question as to why Rabin’s been keeping such a recording in the bag for so long…

Date: Oct 27th, 2012 · No Comments · Categories: Jazz CD Reviews

Susanna Bartilla: I Love Lee

So which Lee does singer Susanna Bartilla love? Lee Marvin? Six Million Dollar Man Lee Majors? Both men would be intriguing subjects for a tribute album, but of course the answer lies elsewhere.

Date: Oct 27th, 2012 · No Comments · Categories: Jazz CD Reviews

Aparecidos: Palito Bombon Helado

Aparecidos is best described as an outfit that’s whimsical in a worldly way. This string-heavy group blends classical allusions, South American strains, Eastern European thoughts, and straight-up rock and outrA(C) ideals into one hell of a zany package.

Date: Oct 27th, 2012 · No Comments · Categories: Jazz CD Reviews

LSD: Trio Colossus

The stark, somewhat austere cover art of Trio Colossus, from Swedish saxophonist Fredrik Lindborg’s LSD trio, belies the warm, rich music it houses. The sultry opening bars of “It Ain’t Necessarily So” set the mood for this impressive recording, which features four Lindborg originals and carefully chosen pieces by m: Duke Ellington , m: Billy Strayhorn and Swedish composer Rune Wallebom.

Date: Oct 27th, 2012 · No Comments · Categories: Jazz CD Reviews