It is enormous fun to hear how this group of veterans try to think in new ways — as they do throughout this engaging release.
Steve Feeney
Jazz Album Review: Miles Davis — An Excellent Homage to the Master
This album does an excellent job of recapturing some of the glory of the original Miles Davis recordings.
Jazz Album: “Love Hurts” — Guitarist Julian Lage’s Strongest Recording to Date
The disc is manna for lovers of assertive electric guitar, played by one of today’s top practitioners, in an unadorned trio setting.
Jazz CD Review: Eric Dolphy — Still a “Musical Prophet”
Eric Dolphy fully deserves the renewed attention that this important release demands.
Jazz CD Review: Fred Hersch Trio ’97 @ The Village Vanguard
With two able bandmates, Fred Hersch is inspired to unwind a nice set of standards and a few originals.
Jazz Concert Review: Dirigo Rataplan at Bowdoin College
Jazz band Dirigo Rataplan explores what could be described as ‘chamber expressionism.’
Jazz CD Review: Macuco Quintet — Welcome “Friendly Signs”
It is this ability to ground their sophistication that makes the Macuco Quintet a band worthy of affection as well as admiration.
Jazz CD Review: Pianist/Composer Satoko Fujii at 60 — Full Speed Ahead
From intense solo recitals to big band rumbles, Satoko Fujii can not only be counted on for exploratory zeal — she also has the chops to pull off whatever she attempts.
Jazz Concert Review: Nels Cline 4 — Mindbenders
Nels Cline 4 is a group that can cross musical and cultural boundaries with exhilarating ease.
Jazz CD Review: Dave Holland Ventures into “Uncharted Territories”
On these two discs you’ll find masterfully played, engaging excursions into the tonal beyond.