Entries from August 2015
Heads of State: Search For Peace
Much like another group of distinguished jazz veterans, namely The Cookers, the premise here was a simple one. Get together a crew of like-minded musicians with a track record of shared experiences and see where the music takes things. The genesis for Heads of State was a three-day homage to McCoy T… [ read more ]
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·Steve Davis: Say When
The winds of change have actively sought to change the jazz vernacular of the 21st century. Fueled in large part by the media, it seems that the darlings of the current set have opted for a broader definition of the music. Key elements such as melody and a prominent swing feel are often looked upon…
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·Michael Houstoun with the Rodger Fox Big Band: Concerti
There is a saying about “the best of both possible worlds,” an adage that springs immediately to mind when listening to Concerti, a remarkable collaboration between classical pianist Michael Houstoun and trombonist m: Rodger Fox ‘s superb big band from Wellington, New Zealand. The captivat… [ read more ]
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·Mark Christian Miller: Crazy Moon
Mark Christian Miller has been performing for over 20 years, mostly in southern California. Recordings are rare, however: perhaps because he’s also been working as promoter, booker, manager and festival director.
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·Electric Squeezebox Orchestra: Cheap Rent
Yes, the name is intriguing–but what should one expect musically from the San Francisco-based Electric Squeezebox Orchestra? Bits and pieces of a number of disparate elements, really, from straight-ahead contemporary motifs to shuffle beats and old-line swing, from down-home New Orleans rhythms to… [ read more ]
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·Jerry Garcia: Broadway: Act One: October 28th, 1987
The deliciously relaxed air of the music on these three discs belies the precision in the musicianship as much as it does the operations necessary for a two week run on a Broadway theater. And all this attention to detail, well-served as it is, gives the lie to the moment of serendipity from which i… [ read more ]
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·Tiffany Austin: Nothing But Soul
While countless artists have covered the music of m: Hoagy Carmichael , album-length tributes from a single artist saluting his work aren’t all that common; Carmichael salutes that reshape some of his most beloved compositions are, understandably, even more scarce, as there are heavy risks… [ read more ]
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