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Entries from September 2017

Krzysztof Popek: Fresh Air Project

Time has stamped m: Krzysztof Popek as a potent force on the Polish jazz scene. The flautist could have found a comfort zone in his native land given the accolades he accumulated there. Instead, he gathered a varied supporting cast of international musicians over the years,and built a st..

Date: Sep 30th, 2017 · No Comments · Categories: Jazz CD Reviews

Wadada Leo Smith: Najwa

Trumpeter m: Wadada Leo Smith ‘s introductory liner notes to Najwa begin with Muddy Waters, so we’ll begin there, too. Wadada Leo Smith was born in 1941, in Leland, Mississippi, around the time Alan Lomax showed up down in Clarksdale, Miss., to record–among many others–McKinley Morganfie…

Date: Sep 30th, 2017 · No Comments · Categories: Jazz CD Reviews

: Short Notice

From its melodic, passionate opener “Time Out” through the moody, inward looking “Unknown Identity,” young Miami saxophonist/composer m: Manny Echzabal exhibits huge promise on this rolling, thrill seeking debut.In-between those reflective bookends, Echzabal and his equally young, empha… [ read more ]

Date: Sep 30th, 2017 · No Comments · Categories: Jazz CD Reviews

Chris Rea: Road Songs For Lovers

Far more successful in Europe than America, based on upwards of two dozen studio albums to his credit, Chris Rea perseveres as the unusually erudite and pragmatic musician that he is with Road Songs For Lovers. His first studio album in six years chronicles his impressions of the world inside and ou… [ read more ]

Date: Sep 30th, 2017 · No Comments · Categories: Jazz CD Reviews

David Fiuczynski: Mikrojazz!: Neue Expressionistische Musik

Any musiclover who enjoys the sensation of immersion in a maelstrom of sound will no doubt relish Mikrojazz, especially those familiar with the work of guitarist Dave Fiuczynski. But even listeners who fear the abstract somewhat should find much to savor here because this five-piece band, including…

Date: Sep 30th, 2017 · No Comments · Categories: Jazz CD Reviews

Rez Abbasi: Unfiltered Universe

m: Rez Abbasi was born in Karachi, Pakistan but at the age of four his family moved to Los Angeles and at eleven he started learning guitar. Whilst there are undoubtedly some South Asian influences in his compositions, these are generally incidental or to be found “under the radar” as Abb… [ read more ]

Date: Sep 29th, 2017 · No Comments · Categories: Jazz CD Reviews

Shrek Is Love: Vol. 1 – This Is My Swamp

It’s hard to know where to begin with Shrek Is Love. Their sense of humor and dedication to the Shrek theme could be a completely separate topic of discussion, leaving aside the music. Though this review intends to focus on the compositions and playing, their unique backstory warrants at least a men..

Date: Sep 29th, 2017 · No Comments · Categories: Jazz CD Reviews