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Entries from January 2018

Kate McGarry: The Subject Tonight Is Love

Genevieve and Ferdinand -Live (Sunnyside Records, 2014) captured vocalist Kate McGarry and guitarist/husband Keith Ganz in an intimate duo live set that was well-received at All About Jazz and outlet beyond. The duo adds keyboardist Gary Versace, making a trio, recording The Subject Tonight is Love… [ read more ]

Date: Jan 31st, 2018 · No Comments · Categories: Jazz CD Reviews

Matthew Read Trio: Anecdotes II

The opener “Snow Part 1” strongly evokes memories of the open strings of m: John McLaughlin ‘s guitar on the m: Miles Davis timeless classic In A Silent Way. Benedict Wood’s lithe guitar work continues on “Many Roads Travelled” here displaying dexterity in the soloing, whereas o… [ read more ]

Date: Jan 31st, 2018 · No Comments · Categories: Jazz CD Reviews

Daniel Bruce: Earthshine

In the ever-growing scene of jazz-guitar today it is getting harder to distinguish oneself from the rest of the crowd. When taking a look around current stirrings in jazz, the guitar seems to be experiencing a renaissance as the main vehicle in the genre-new formations with the instrument at their c… [ read more ]

Date: Jan 31st, 2018 · No Comments · Categories: Jazz CD Reviews

Quin Kirchner: The Other Side of Time

m: Quin Kirchner was forging a musical career in New Orleans at the time of Hurricane Katrina. Despite his house being ruined, he held off from leaving until the last moment due to gig commitments.

Date: Jan 30th, 2018 · No Comments · Categories: Jazz CD Reviews

Mark Dresser: Modicana

As virtuoso bassist m: Mark Dresser has been performing and recording solo since 1983, you can guarantee that he knows what he’s doing. And Modicana fully meets expectations, presenting an accomplished and engaging album which belies the potential austerity of the unaccompanied recital. T…

Date: Jan 30th, 2018 · No Comments · Categories: Jazz CD Reviews

Ronny Wiesauer: Chants To The Sea – The Corium project

Austrian classical guitarist/composer m: Ronny Wiesauer may have named his fourth recording Chants To The Sea, but it seems like this is more songs for the road. The twilight rides, the rides going nowhere but deeper into self, the ride home. Using his studied understanding of the hexac…

Date: Jan 30th, 2018 · No Comments · Categories: Jazz CD Reviews

Cairo: Say

Keyboardist/vocalist Rob Cottingham is the founder of the highly regarded UK-based progressive rock outfit, Touchstone. Yet Cairo is a new venture with Lisa Driscoll sharing vocal duties for an album that exceeds expectations due to the largely memorable works that bridge gorgeous and wistful harmon…

Date: Jan 30th, 2018 · No Comments · Categories: Jazz CD Reviews