Jazz
If Fernando Huergo’s band of A-list Boston players sounded especially inspired, it was certainly in no small part due to what he was giving them to play.
It was all intense, bracing, and urgent jazz in Austin last week. I don’t know how all y’all spoiled New Yorkers keep your heads from exploding.
“Ornithology: The Best of Bird” might better be described as the best of Bird on Savoy.
Pianist Ran Blake’s performance was like a long dreamscape of personal reflection and meditation.
Two fine examples of musicians taking the vibraphone in and out.
Two jazz writers for the magazine pay homage to the indispensable accomplishments of jazz writer Dan Morgenstern, who passed away on September 7 at the age of 94.
The 8-piece band Tuba Skinny is one of the most entertaining purveyors of traditional jazz around.
Given the age of the recordings and peculiarities of the venue, the sound quality is very good — certainly more than good enough given the historical value of the amazing music captured therein.
Here are two new and very different records from virtuosos of the jazz harmonica, both seasoned pros, and one of them deserving of much wider recognition.
Arts Remembrance: Saxophonist/Composer/Arranger Benny Golson –“I Remember Benny”
Benny Golson’s accomplishments were enormous and lasting.
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