01 Mar
Nilson Mattas Brazilian Voyage Copacabana by Nilson Matta
Monday, 01 March 2010
Published in Brazilian Jazz / Brazilian Pop Jazz - CD Reviews
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Brazilian Voyage indeed hits some breezy, swaying Brazilian highlights, but there are stops in Germany, New York and, perhaps, Kentucky. Even the samba-like track…
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The Brad Linde Ensemble honors some of the jazz giants who emerged in the middle of the last century, most of them recognized instantly now by single names. This release…
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Big bands haven't been mainstream for decades, but they're still with us. Alex Stewart's Making the Scene, a fascinating discussion of contemporary big-band music…
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27 Jan
Faith in Action by Orrin Evans
Wednesday, 27 January 2010
Published in Straight-Ahead / Classic - CD Reviews
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This is an entertaining and satisfying set by an unusually good piano trio. Veteran Orrin Evans has played for years with Bobby Watson's group. Here he does five of the …
Dave Rivello wrote and arranged this session's material, and album notes by Bob Brookmeyer, a respected veteran of the big-band wars, give him immediate credibility. Riv…
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