Palmetto Records

Jazz CD and Book Review: Pianist Fred Hersch — On the Page and on Disc

A gripping autobiography and beautiful new solo CD from a master jazz pianist — Fred Hersch.

Jazz CD Review: Matt Wilson’s “Honey and Salt” — Homage to Carl Sandburg

Matt Wilson’s album includes both beautifully performed musical settings and readings of Carl Sandburg poems.

Jazz CD Review: The Fred Hersch Trio — A Memorable “Sunday Night at the Vanguard”

Time has only made the members of this trio more adventurous as well as accomplished.

Sadie September 16, 2019 at 6:12 pm on Book Review: “Where the Crawdads Sing” — Are the Rural Poor Noble Savages?The reviewer (and negative commentators) missed the point of the story. It was about nature vs. nurture. Kya had no...
Allen Michie September 12, 2019 at 9:26 am on Jazz CD Review: Miles Davis’ “Rubberband” — Stretch Your EarsMr. Giles, Thanks for your reply. MFs like myself will always be envious of the opportunities you, Mr. Hall, and...
Zane Giles September 11, 2019 at 9:21 pm on Jazz CD Review: Miles Davis’ “Rubberband” — Stretch Your EarsAs one of the producers on Rubberband, I must say I respect your honest review of the project. But in...
Steve Provizer September 11, 2019 at 6:08 pm on Jazz CD Review: Miles Davis’ “Rubberband” — Stretch Your EarsYes, a very different category, as is "In a Silent Way."
Allen Michie September 11, 2019 at 5:36 pm on Jazz CD Review: Miles Davis’ “Rubberband” — Stretch Your EarsYou're right, thanks! Actually the first electric Miles is on "Miles in the Sky," recorded in 1968. Since Herbie Hancock...