John Medeski
WasFest was a unique spread of mostly Blue Note artists covering classic albums of either their own or their inspirations, and the first two nights offered a range of jazz permutations.
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To hear a 13-piece ensemble of this caliber, doing justice to these great songs, was simply hard to beat.
Read MoreIt’s clear these four musicians love playing together. As long as the magic lasts, it’s well worth your hearing.
Read MoreHudson serves up varied, fresh, and exciting free jazz that imaginatively draws on rock, funky blues, and folk music.
Read MoreThe Matt Wilson Quartet prides itself on variety: the band can play ersatz Indian music, free jazz, and funky rhythm and blues, as well as an occasional touching ballad.
Read MoreDave Holland’s Prism tells stories, several of which are very effective. Scofield’s, like his earlier Überjam releases, extends the jam-band esthetic into jazz without completely giving in to it. And neither of them would be as they are without the great looming shadow of Miles Davis.
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