Dave Stryker

Jazz Album Review: Guitarist Dave Stryker’s “As We Are” — A Successful Synthesis

January 24, 2022
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Unlike a lot of modern jazz releases, this isn’t so much about displaying virtuosity (though all the musicians are virtuosos) as it is about setting a mood and a groove and dancing on top of it.

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Jazz Album Review: Dave Stryker’s “Baker’s Circle” — Welcoming the Past

January 27, 2021
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This is a well-rounded session of disciplined, well-crafted composing and soloing, with established and up-and-coming players mixing it up with style and commitment.

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Jazz CD Survey: Snapshots and Concepts, Summer 2018

July 21, 2018
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A baker’s dozen of recordings worth hearing . . . maybe even owning.

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