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Tomasz Stanko 1942-2018
August 1, 2018 / No CommentsPolish jazz trumpeter Tomasz Stańko has died aged 76, following a lung cancer diagnosis earlier this year. Tomasz Tłuczkiewicz, deputy head of Poland’s Jazz Association, confirmed that Stańko died early on Sunday at a Warsaw hospital. Stańko was one of European jazz’s most celebrated figures, ...
Peter McCann | Pay For It On The Other Side
July 27, 2018 / No Comments / Tags: Henry Hey, John O' Gallagher, Matt Clohesy, Matt Ferber, Peter McCann, thejazzpage.comElectrified compositions and performances power Pay For It On The Other Side the excellent new album from guitarist and composer Peter McCann. McCann’s handy work as a player and writer is the centerpiece of this fantastic artistic showcase, a production is comprised entirely of his ...
NPR: Wayne Shorter Announces ‘Emanon,’ Multiverse-Inspired Triple Album
July 27, 2018 / No CommentsWayne Shorter was 15 when he first wrote and illustrated his own comic book, in blue ballpoint pen. That was in 1949, and Shorter has traveled great distances since, becoming an influential saxophonist, a 10-time Grammy winner and one of the most highly regarded composers in modern jazz. But as ...
Marty Elkins | Fat Daddy
July 24, 2018 / No Comments / Tags: James Chirillo, Joel Diamond, Jon-Erik Kellso, Lee Hudson, Leopoldo Fleming, Marty Elkins, Steve Ash, Taro OkamotoVocalist Marty Elkins’ easy, elegant delivery makes Fat Daddy a listening delight. Backed by fantastic arrangements and exquisite musicianship, Elkins expertly covers an array of standards by J.C. Johnson Fats Waller and Andy Razaf, Arthur Johnston, Johnny Green and Edward Heyman, among ...
Alan Hall Ratatet | Heroes, Saints and Clowns
July 20, 2018 / No Comments / Tags: Alan Hall, Dillon Vado, Greg Sankovich, Jeff Denson, John Gove, Paul HansonDrummer-composer Alan Hall credits the creation of the music on Heroes, Saints and Clowns with helping him to stay sane in the midst of turmoil of our times. Hall wrote all of the songs on the effort, which are exploratory and expansive, at times evoking feelings contrary to and reflective of ...
Jacqueline Tabor | The Lady in The Gown
July 17, 2018 / No Comments / Tags: Cole Schuster, Greg Feingold, Jacqueline Tabor, Max HolmbergThe Lady in The Gown is the wonderful third recording from Seattle-based singer Jacqueline Tabor. Tabor willingness to pursue new ways into familiar mix of standards by Dizzy Gillespie, Bronislaw Kaper, Jimmy McHugh, Joseph Kosma, Juan Tizol, Duke Ellington and Benny Carter, gives this effort a ...
John Bailey | Rhapsody
July 13, 2018 / No Comments / Tags: Cameron Brown, Janet Axelrod, John Bailey, John Hart, Stacey Dillard, thejazzpage.com, Victor LewisRhapsody by flugelhorn and trumpet man John Bailey is a spirited journey across various colors of jazz. The musical flow ranges from upbeat burners to downbeat and bluesy. The level of musicianship is high and makes for an engaging production from start to finish. Joining Bailey on the effort ...
As Is Featuring Alan & Stacey Schulman | Here’s To Life
July 10, 2018 / No CommentsThe musical chemistry between vocalist Stacey and Alan Schulman is energetic and contagious. Their latest, AS IS is a forum for their engaging blend of voice, guitar and song. The simplicity of singer and guitarist provides a clarity for the quality of sound to shine through. The set includes ...
Troy Roberts | Nu Jive Perspective
July 6, 2018 / No Comments / Tags: Eric England, Silvano Monasterios, Tim Jago, Troy RobertsNu Jive Perspective from saxophonist Troy Roberts is an outstanding fusion of sound. It feels very much like past and present, with hint of Weather Report meeting modern elements of jazz and funk, but each composition is something entirely of its own. Roberts further establishes himself as a ...
Shirley Crabbe | Bridges
July 3, 2018 / No Comments / Tags: Alvester Garnett, Brandon Lee, Chris Cardona, Clovis Nicholas, David Budway, Donald Vega, Sean Carney, Shirley Crabbe, Stephanie Cummins, Todd Low, Ulysses Owens Jr.Shirley Crabbe possesses one of the finest voices that we’ve heard in some time. You’d never know from hearing her that she almost lost that amazing voice due to a medical issue early on. Bridges, the follow-up to her 2011 release, is a wonderful showcase of the New York ...
