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Josef Woodard of allaboutjazz commented on Vincent Gardner’s Elbow Room album (SCCD 31580),“ Gardner is an impressive, well-rounded trombonist, fleet and nimble in a boppish uptempo zone and blessed with vocalistlike expressivity when elegance is required……..He deserves the spotlight .” 1. Teaneck (Nat Adderley)2. Pensativa (Clare Fischer)3. For Heaven's Sake (Meyer/Brown/Edwards)4. Ko Ko (Charlie Parker)5. …
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On revewing the first volume of the Kitano live recordings (SCCD 31600) Matthew Miller of allaboutjazz commented , “…. Perry once again dazzles with his facility and impeccable taste and further asserts himself as one of the most gifted saxophonists of his generation.” 1. My Shining Hour (Harry Arlen)2. Love Walked In (George Gershwin)3. Just …
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Forrest Dylan Bryan of JazzTimes commented on the successful first volume SCCD 31623 “School of Tristano 1” , “… Alto saxophonist Rasmussen …. pays tribute with an airy set of tunes written by Tristano, Warne Marsh and Lee Konitz. …..Rasmussen’s quartet updates and personalizes the sound, keeping the proceedings intimate as well as respectful .” …
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At this stage of his development, with more than 30 years' playing under his belt, Gerhardt is definitely his own man, compositionally and instrumentally. That is as it should be. First and foremost he considers himself a composer; Cotangent is an outlet for his creations to be heard. At the same time he has evolved …
Allaboutjazz’s Elliott Simon remarked on LaSpina’s 2004 album “Remember When”, “ There can be something very special about a bassist-led session. Perhaps it is their knowledge of both time and melody that, when coupled with the rich emotional sound of their instrument, results in some of the most creative jazz ….” Once again Steve LaSpina …
Thomas Conrad of JazzTimes wrote of the Peter Zak Trio, “… constitute one of the most polished, intelligent, swinging piano trios now playing jazz in New York or anywhere else .” Here on his third trio session, Peter Zak displays again his total command of conceptual and artistic approach. 1. All Day Long (Billy Strayhorn)2. …
Steeplechase producer Nils Winther’s interest in documenting spontaneous meetings of talented musicians deserves praise, demanding single takes and no rehearsals to keep the music fresh and the players on their toes. (Ken Dryden on Jam Session vol. 17 & 18 – allabout jazz) 1. Alone Together (Arthur Schwartz)2. I Thought About You (Jimmy Van Heusen)3. …
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1. Three And One (Thad Jones)2. Triple Talk (Andy LaVerne)3. Scandia Skies (Kenny Dorham)4. My One And Only Love (Mellin/Woods)5. Never Let Me Go (Jay Livingston/Ray Evans)6. Imagination (Jimmy Van Heusen)7. Impromptu (Andy LaVerne)8. Ca-Lee-So (Lee Morgan)9. Take The Coltrane (Duke Ellington) UPC/EAN: 716043163922
1. Wonderland (Benny Carter)2. I Made You Laugh (Ron McClure)3. Nardis (Miles Davis)4. To Start Again (Harold Danko)5. Liz Ann (Cal Tjader)6. Freezin' (Ron McClure)7. Midnight Grazer's Dilemma (Ron McClure)8. I Do It Better At Night (Earl Hines)9. Stella By Starlight (Victor Young)10. Beautiful Friendship (Stanley Styne)11. Nightquest (Ron McClure) UPC/EAN: 716043163823
1. Strike Up The Band (George Gershwin)2. The Message (Xavier Davis)3. Airegin (Sonny Rollins)4. I Love You (Cole Porter)5. What Is This? (Dave Stryker)6. Peace Song (Andy McKee)7. Blues Strut (Dave Stryker)8. Saints And Sinners (Dave Stryker) UPC/EAN: 716043163724