Unlike notated music, where one wrongly sounded note can jar terribly, improvised music obeys no stringent laws. It can jar but it’s never wrong. Indeed, the concept of what constitutes music–our appreciation or tolerance for some sounds but not others–is frequently challenged by improvisers, for… [ read more ]

Date: Dec 31st, 2017 · No Comments · Categories: Jazz CD Reviews

One night on earth m: David S. Ware was here. Blowing at the Blue Note on October 4, 2010, but it could have been October 4, 2090.

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Composer, saxophonist and bandleader Andrew Linham debuts his 17-piece Jazz Orchestra on Weapons Of Mass Distraction. “Jazz Orchestra” can be a warning sign of po-faced and serious “art” up ahead, but no such worries here. This is a Big Band in the best, big sound, big fun, sense of the phrase, perf…

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The British are coming, the British are coming! No, not the Redcoats with rifles or tide-shifting rock royalty like The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and the like. This time, it’s the might and music of the English songstress that’s landing stateside. With Leading The British Invasion, this smart and… [ read more ]

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

It all starts with a song. Two people and song. Gilad and Lilly

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It all starts with a song. Two people and song. Gilad and Lilly. Guitarist and singer

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Pianist m: Thelonious Monk is organist Gregory Lewis’ primary source of inspiration, so much so that Lewis has adopted the stage name Organ Monk. His first two releases were mostly homages to Monk and replete with the latter’s originals.

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