Michael Ullman
Tyshawn Sorey flies far from his innovative masters. I hardly expected that the result would be so mesmerizing and alive.
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This fascinating documentary should be compelling to guitarists and to jazz fans in general.
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Newvelle Records’ taste seems to be flawless.
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The venerable trombonist’s fine new album mostly contains ballads and features an all-star rhythm section.
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This disc is mainly a showcase for guitarist Nels Cline’s compositions as well as his cleverness at commanding group improvisation.
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Every guitarist should listen carefully to this album. And then maybe some Johnny Smith.
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Ronnie Cuber makes the high-speed acceleration sound lyrical as well as virtuosic; the band obliges with solos that come off as much more than your standard bop band running the changes.
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Miguel Zenón’s extraordinary writing for strings and saxophone makes use of ever-changing textures generated out of jazz, Puerto Rican folk, and classical music.
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You might argue that this session was forgotten, but this new release shouldn’t be thought of as lost — because no one was looking for it
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Remembrance: Randy Weston — A Powerful Musician and Teacher
For the most part, Randy Weston reached behind the boppers, drawing for inspiration on a solo stride tradition which he adapted to his own needs.
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