Drummer Joe Haynes is a dynamic, controlling presence in this excellent new CD, Transitions. He inspires his trio, helping shape their solos with appropriate flouris…
28 Apr
Runaway by George Collignon
George Colligan’s new CD Runaway contains a combination of mainstream, fusion and new age jazz, in all originals by the leader. To this listener, the most successful…
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Many excellent jazz musicians go relatively unnoticed in their careers. Well known and respected among fellow players, they often settle down to playing gigs locally, away …
It’s good to hear a rising, young, straight-ahead, tenor performer such as Yaron Elyashiv. His soloing and improvisational skills bring to mind legendary greats Dexter Gord…
12 Mar
Mercator by Nick Manson
In Mercator, pianist/keyboardist Nick Manson has gathered a group of top musicians to record a CD commemorating Roby Duke, who died last year at 51.Manson hails f…
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