Music
The cross generational Do the Reggae Tour suggested that reggae’s creative trek was far from over.
Across his career, British conductor Martyn Brabbins has used his bully pulpit to bring to light all sorts of deserving, unfamiliar repertoire, including the music of compatriot Havergal Brian.
Happily, the admirable Horizon Ensemble is championing Germaine Tailleferre’s mesmerizing piano concerto.
Gigs by superb bands led by Mary Halvorson and Mehmet Ali Sanlıkol at the Regattabar.
Cowboy Junkies has simply been too busy to wallow in the past, which has meant a lot of great songs have been untouched in concert.
The McCoy Tyner Legacy Band, in a program called “Blues on the Corner” had it all: the unrelenting, all-enveloping power that was a hallmark of Coltrane’s bands, but also an attention to dynamics, detail, and, most important, melody.
On this night, it was clear that Brittany Howard’s status as a force of nature came not from her bellowing vocals so much as the soulful subtleties she wove into high notes.
“America hasn’t lost its historical and romantic legacy for British bands. At least that’s the case with us, anyway.”
A rare chance to listen to saxophonist Charlie Rouse with a biggish band, the new “Cinnamon Flower” is a welcome set.
Super-talented band with sharp material, big label backing, hot-shot producer, top-shelf recording studio—what could go wrong? Plenty.
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