Trumpeter/composer Steve Lampert made quite a stir when he appeared in saxophonist Rich Perry’s CD “Hearsay” SCCD 31515 with his compositions of “… tricky, angular bop lines …” (Harvey Siders/JazzTimes) “adventurous harmonics, eccentric and fluctuating rhythms…” (Jack Bowers/Cadence) and his performance of “… technical brilliance ….enriching the frontline’s timbre ” (Siders/JazzTimes). David R. Adler of […]
Tag Archives: Joe Locke
Joe Locke – Inner Space (SCCD 31380)
31380 Inner Space / Joe Locke Quartet The latest album by the leading vibraphonist of the younger generation Joe Locke is the quartet format in the footprint of MJQ. The Joe Locke Quartet has been working regularly for the past couple of years and the band was in the tip top shape in the recording […]
Joe Locke – Very Early (SCCD 31364)
SCCD 31364 Very Early / Joe Locke Trio Joe Locke is undoubtedly one of the top contemporary vibraphonists. Here in an intimate trio setting he explores the instrument’s melodious aspect to the fullest. “ This recording session was a rewarding and challenging experience for me. Playing in this format opened my eyes to new possibilities, […]
Joe Locke – Wire Walker (SCCD 31332)
SCCD 31332 Wire Walker / Joe Locke Quintet This is the third leader album by the young master of vibes Joe Locke (b. March 18, 1959 in Palo Alto, CA) for SteepleChase, another outstanding marker in his burgeoning career. “… need look no further than Wire Walker to hear fresh and creative sounds on that […]
George Cables – Beyond Forever (SCCD 31305)
SCCD 31305 Beyond Forever / George Cables Quartet “… (Cables) is a very powerful player. He injects an energy and intensity here that starts with the opening bars of the lead tune and sustains it right through to the album’s closer…You will have a perfectly exciting time enjoying this album. Well recommended .” (Paul B. […]
Joe Locke, Kenny Barron – But Beautiful (SCCD 31295)
SCCD 31295 But Beautiful / Joe Locke & Kenny As the selection of tunes here indicates, this is an album of songs of serene beauty, tastefully performed by the leading name of the younger generation of vibraphone players Joe Locke (b. March 18, 1959 in Palo Alto, California) and the master pianist Kenny Barron (b. […]
Joe Locke – Longing (SCCD 31281)
SCCD 31281 Longing / Joe Locke Quintet “… Locke is an extremely original player with a remarkable sense of melody and invention. …Locke ranks among the brightest improvisers in the postbop mainstream today .” (Krin Gabbard, Cadence) 1. Back up/The double up (Lee Patton/Morgan)2. Longing (Joe Locke)3. Etch-a-sketch (Joe Locke)4. A child is born (Thad […]
Bob Rockwell – Reconstruction (SCCD 31270)
SCCD 31270 Reconstruction / Bob Rockwell Quartet “… the American saxophonist Bob Rockwell on his latest quartet with vibes proves again that he is more than just a solid tenor player. It is evident in his vital yet well-controlled performance, for example on his own ‘Deedle Lum’ or in the simple and unconventional ballad play […]
Eddie Henderson – Think On Me (SCCD 31264)
SCCD 31264 Think On Me / Eddie Henderson Quintet “.. .His clean precise tone rides easily over the solid support of this hand-picked quintet…he plays throughout with facile elegance and expression. Whether delving into ballads…or the livelier numbers…, his musicianship is exemplary .” (David Lands, Jazz Journal International) 1. Restless dreams (Joe Locke)2. Come Sunday […]
Joe Locke – Present Tense (SCCD 31257)
SCCD 31257 Present Tense / Joe Locke Quintet This is the first leader album of vibist Joe Locke (b. March 18, 1959 in Palo Alto, California) on SteepleChase. Joe began playing drums and piano at age 8, studying at the Eastman School of Music and switched to vibes at age 13. He started his professional […]