Michael Ullman
I admire Sister Rosetta Tharpe’s wit and daring, her singularly effective guitar playing, and the subtlety of her singing.
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“Sun Ra: At the Showcase Live in Chicago, 1976 – 1977” offers a rare opportunity for us 21st century listeners to experience live sets by a distinctive musical spirit.
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Pianist Noah Haidu’s impeccably performed and recorded “Standards II” is a winner.
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This is a blemished set that I, a Johnny Griffin enthusiast, am glad to have.
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Guitarist Julian Lage wants his music to have a certain paradoxical lightness: to be “reckless and durable” at the same time.
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“Big George” is polished, tonally elegant, and beautifully recorded
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The dynamics of this splendid trio album, “a response to the division and turmoil in our world,” are gracefully balanced.
Read MoreJazz Album Review: The Complete Massey Hall Recordings — The Legendary Concert Never Sounded So Good
I heartily recommend this Craft Recording, even if (perhaps especially if) you have owned the LP version from (almost) a half century ago.
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These pieces are an intellectual challenge to the listener as well as a sensual pleasure. They should send saxophonists back to the practice room.
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This doesn’t sound like any other quartet I know.
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Jazz Perspective: Zev Feldman – A Sherlock of a Producer with an Impressive Portfolio