Michael Ullman
This session should appeal most to those who love the crashing, intemperate sound of a brass big band.
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The Temple University students in this fine big band homage to the late saxophonist/composer Jimmy Heath sound professional — tight and well rehearsed. They are joined by all-stars Joey DeFrancesco and Christian McBride.
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A judicious mix of jazz classics, standards, and Corea compositions, Live is a blast.
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There’s a pleasing variety in this collection, which serves up valuable music that might not have otherwise been heard.
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Each month, our arts critics — music, book, theater, dance, and visual arts — fire off a few brief reviews.
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Ivo Perelman and Matthew Shipp’s duets will draw in and fascinate listeners who are open to intelligent, virtuosic, and intimate improvisations, simultaneously logical and free.
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Each month, our arts critics — music, book, theater, dance, and visual arts — fire off a few brief reviews.
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The magazine’s jazz critics look back over the past year and highlight their favorites — performances, recordings, and books.
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My guess is that Keith Jarrett probably wasn’t satisfied with this performance. I wouldn’t change a note, a gesture, or a shading.
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Arts Fuse jazz critics offer their favorite performances from the Bird.
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Music Commentary: New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Fest versus French Quarter Fest