Archive for the ‘Jazz CD Reviews’ Category
Tommy Igoe and the Birdland Big Band – Eleven – Self-producedPublished on May 17, 2012
A swinger from start to finish.
Larry Willis, piano – This Time The Dream’s On Me – HighNotePublished on May 15, 2012
A thoughtful and beautifully engineered album.
Marzette Watts – Marzette Watts & Company – ESP-DiskPublished on May 14, 2012
A blast from the avant-garde past.
Bill Evans – Live at Art D’Lugoff’s Top of the Gate (1968) – Resonance Records (2 CDs)Published on May 10, 2012
Another release of historical significance from Resonance Records.
Tom Harrell – Number Five – High NotePublished on May 10, 2012
May continues to be a good month for fans of Tom Harrell…
Jazz Soul Seven – Impressions Of Curtis Mayfield – Singular Recordings/ BFM JazzPublished on May 05, 2012
Jazz tribute to legendary R&B performer is a groove-infested delight.
Jazz Punks – Smashups – Foam @ The Mouth RecordsPublished on May 05, 2012
The unlikely union of jazz, punk and rock shakes things up.
The Bill Harris Quintet – Inside Out – Pensativa MusicPublished on May 03, 2012
An interesting and worthwhile session.
Philippe Baden Powell, solo piano – Piano Masters Series, Vol. 2 – Adventure MusicPublished on April 30, 2012
Philippe Baden Powell brings confidence, control and diversity to his solo piano venture.
Mal Waldron Quintets – Soul Note/Black Saint Records box set (4 CDs)Published on April 30, 2012
Re-mastered box set shines a favorable light on jazz improvisation.