Tacoma, Washington native saxophonist Cliff Colon has taken his love of jazz and his memories from childhood of playing the videogame "Contra" and meshed them into a son…
12 May
Painting the Sun by David Lanz
Monday, 12 May 2008
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David Lanz and his new album, Painting the Sun is well worth the listen, it is well worth to let the disc turn, turn, turn in your CD player.Following up…
11 May
Deep Lee by Lee Konitz and Minsarah
Sunday, 11 May 2008
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Lee Konitz first came onto the jazz scene in the late forties as an exciting young alto saxophonist sticking his foot into the late bebop movement and exploring the poss…
11 May
THE ORIGINAL TRIOLOGY by Max Carletti Giorgio Giovannini Marco Tardito
Sunday, 11 May 2008
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The Original Triology expresses here a motley and capacious inventive mastery of instruments. Hush, condensate phrases and affluent substances are printed on Tard…
08 May
To Bill Evans by T R I O: BILL'S HEAVEN
Thursday, 08 May 2008
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Whereas Bill Evans has marked the jazz world’s spotlight as an amazing composer and piano instrumentalist, this record is an able-bodied wink to remind us of Evans’s tra…
04 May
Sacred Machines by Glenn White
Sunday, 04 May 2008
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Phoenix native and NEC grad Glenn White's impressive second recording, Sacred Machines, is a fine example of where mainstream jazz seems to be headed in the early …
03 May
Set The Alarm For Monday by Bobby Previte and New Bump
Saturday, 03 May 2008
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The term ‘crime jazz’ refers to the sort of doomy, gritty, minor-key, somewhat mysterious jazz you’d expect to hear in the soundtrack of some forgotten late 50s crime drama…
30 Apr
Travels by Jerry Tachoir Group
Wednesday, 30 April 2008
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Vibraphonist, marimba and mallet synthesizer master Jerry Tachoir (pronounced Tash’-wah), who earned his Bachelor’s degree from the Berklee College of Music, leads the J…
26 Apr
Django Music by Hot Club de Norvege
Saturday, 26 April 2008
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Keeping it in the family does have its romantic appeal when that family is strings. Conjure up such gifted manipulators as Jon Larsen, Finn Hauge, Per Frydenlund,…
26 Apr
Oscar by Serge Forte Trio
Saturday, 26 April 2008
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If jazz proves one thing throughout its historical journey, it’s that the tragedy lies, when that which is unleashed is not experienced. Serge Forte is an experie…
Believing that Jus’ Jazz is the best alternative source of information pertaining to pre-recorded jazz music has opened many jazz activated opportunities for the website…
15 Apr
2 Grover With Love by Jason Miles
Tuesday, 15 April 2008
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Jason Miles is the perfect example of consistency in quality. His latest tribute to the late great Grover Washington, Jr., 2 Grover With Love, is delivered with…
12 Apr
The Tortoise by Rob Mosher's Storytime
Saturday, 12 April 2008
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The first thing I noticed about "The Tortoise" by Rob Mosher and Storytime, besides its lovely cover art, was the CD's credits - they have the look of a movie po…
11 Apr
Looking For... by Steve Ramsdell
Friday, 11 April 2008
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Steve Ramsdell’s new CD Looking For.... is an easy listening contemporary jazz recording that mixes styles. There are lush moments with pure jazz guitar and moments…
04 Apr
Invented Reality by Jasna Jovicevic
Friday, 04 April 2008
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Saxophonist, flutist, vocalist and composer Jasna Jovicevic originally hails from Serbia. She earned a BA in Jazz Saxophone from the Franc Liszt Music Academy in Budapes…
01 Apr
Locutions by Rinsethealgorithm
Tuesday, 01 April 2008
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Rich Brown is a talented bassist, a composer and the leader of the band Rinsethealgorithm. The band has released their debut recording Locutions, eleven tracks. Song…
31 Mar
Backward Compatible by Steve Shapiro and Pat Bergeson
Monday, 31 March 2008
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From the moment you hear Annie Sellick sing the opening lines, "The way I see it, you just can’t win it" from Joni Mitchell’s song "Free Man In Paris," you feel like she…
29 Mar
DMBQ Live by Davidson Murley Braid Quintet
Saturday, 29 March 2008
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DMBQ Live is a first rate collaborative effort from a group of Canadian award winning musicians. The highlight feature is the spirited interaction and obvious improv…
28 Mar
Dig Deep by Laszlo Gardony Trio
Friday, 28 March 2008
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Pianist and composer Lazslo Gardony doesn't record a whole lot - Dig Deep is only his eighth recording as a leader since his US debut The Secret was relea…
23 Mar
Invisible Cinema by Aaron Parks
Sunday, 23 March 2008
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From the diamond mines of outstanding creativity and substantive talent, there often comes a artistic gem that is flawless in quality and will eventually garner critical ad…
21 Mar
Dukey Treats by George Duke
Friday, 21 March 2008
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In many ways, George Duke can best be described as a pioneer of contemporary jazz funk. As one of the original funk meisters, George has been tantalizing the groove fant…
21 Mar
Contemporary Jazz by Horace Alexander Young
Friday, 21 March 2008
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Saxophonist Horace Alexander Young lets listeners enjoy the creamy textures of smooth R&B and moonlight jazz on his latest release Contemporary Jazz. From the mom…
13 Mar
Sacred Machines by Glenn White
Thursday, 13 March 2008
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Jazz saxophonist Glenn White displays limitless vigor and springiness in the creative curves of the tracks on his new CD, Sacred Machines. Produced by David Binney, …
10 Mar
Dry Bridge Road by Noah Preminger Group
Monday, 10 March 2008
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Noah Preminger is a young jazz tenor saxophonist whom, if his debut recording Dry Bridge Road is any indication, you would do well to give a good hard listen to. L…
07 Mar
Dry Bridge Road by Noah Preminger Group
Friday, 07 March 2008
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Twenty-year old saxophonist Noah Preminger keeps good company on his debut session date as a leader. Not often does an artist so young, snag the attention of such a laud…
03 Mar
For Hep Cats by Linda Dachtyl
Monday, 03 March 2008
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Put this spin on the "Hep" cycle and let it rotate, for it has the matchless signature that cleverly dispenses the art of cool rhythms. Linda Dachtyl and her jazz organ …
23 Feb
New: Happy by Haftor Medboe Group
Saturday, 23 February 2008
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Guitarist and composer Haftor Medboe delivers with his latest album New: Happy an engaging assortment of Contemporary jazz compositions. Performed with Konrad Wis…
Jeff Barone’s new CD Open Up is a collection of eleven tunes (with one alternate take) comprised of finely crafted original compositions, virtuoso jazz guitar performanc…
10 Feb
Free Running by The Richard Maegraith Band
Sunday, 10 February 2008
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Australian reedist Richard Maegraith is a well established and recognized artist in the Sydney musical scene. He has explored jazz soundscapes (Mike Nock, Bob Florence,…
29 Jan
Future Day by David The David Finck Quartet
Tuesday, 29 January 2008
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The firm hand of David Finck serves as the backbone for his quartet and makes for a nice frame on which to lay out his debut recording, Future Day. His quartet, comprise…
29 Jan
The Dreamer by Kevin Hays
Tuesday, 29 January 2008
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Singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Kevin Hays weighs equally as a modern jazz performer as he does being an adult contemporary contender. He displays both sides of …
28 Jan
South Coasting by The Vampires
Monday, 28 January 2008
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The Vampires funk infused jazz presented on their latest release South Coasting empowers bebop with bangles of Latin-dance, cool funk, acid jazz, tribal grooves, …
28 Jan
When The Day Is Done by Markus Gottschlich
Monday, 28 January 2008
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Like a Shakespearean sonnet that goes to the heart of the matter, pianist Markus Gottschlich crafts melodic sonnets that express what lies inside the human heart and min…
In the vane of Joe Pass and Wes Montgomery, jazz guitarist Jeff Barone has mastered the finer points of the instrument’s assets. He draws out a funky essence in its chor…
18 Jan
Emphasis (On Parenthesis) by Stanton Moore Trio
Friday, 18 January 2008
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The Stanton Moore Trio continues to share its wonderfully creative talents with the jazz listening audience, and this CD collection is a fine exhibit of their fine work …
17 Jan
Together On A Summer Afternoon by Bob McHugh
Thursday, 17 January 2008
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Bob McHugh continues to exhibit jazz piano stylings that place him in the front line of excellent contemporary jazz pianists. His original compositions, such as "Amanda,…
09 Jan
Crossing Lines by Plamen Karadonev
Wednesday, 09 January 2008
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Born in Stara Zagora, Bulgaria, pianist/composer Plamen Karadonev performs with the agility of a jackrabbit and the inner stealth of a predatory cougar. His debut album …
07 Jan
Up Front by Michael Manson
Monday, 07 January 2008
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Every time I listen to Michael Manson’s latest album Up Front, I keep hearing actress Ingrid Bergman’s character "Ilsa Lund" from the motion picture Casablanca say to the p…
06 Jan
Timeless World by Chris Geith
Sunday, 06 January 2008
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Chris Geith is the Kirk Whalum of the piano, proven on his latest release Timeless World. Produced by Geith, the album is a treatise of self-reflecting tones that are both …
03 Jan
Foreign Funk by Keith Marks
Thursday, 03 January 2008
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Flautist Keith Marks has been leading his quartet in a variety of performances at major festivals, colleges and universities, clubs and corporate events for over 30 year…
01 Jan
Invitation by Bruce Eskovitz Jazz Orchestra
Tuesday, 01 January 2008
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This band is 10 members wide. I smile when a reviewer of such groups says, "But they sound like a big band," because they never do. That’s not necessarily a bad thing. I…
31 Dec
The Song Is You: A Tribute to Lawrence G. Williams by Michele Ramo and Marcus Belgrave
Monday, 31 December 2007
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This recording was the dying wish of drummer, pianist, and composer Lawrence Williams, a close friend of Michele Ramo and Marcus Belgrave. With this higher purpose in mi…
30 Jul
Depth of Emotion by Ed Saindon and Dave Liebman
Monday, 30 July 2007
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Vibraphonist Ed Saindon, a proponent of the 4-mallet approach, is a masterful musician capable of dazzling runs as well as of delightful passages, often in the same song…
30 Jul
A Song in Jazz by Debbie Poryes Trio
Monday, 30 July 2007
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Bill Evans’ 1961 trio recordings from the Village Vanguard cast a long shadow in modern jazz. Nearly every piano trio since is spoken of in relation to that groundbreaking …
Saxophonist Danny Lerman has hit the ground running with his latest release entitled Meow Baby, which by most estimates is one of the best albums of 2008. Quiet a…
Composer/bassist Jon Hamar gives an elegiac, thought-provoking look at life now and evermore with his second release, Hereafter. Using two sets of piano/drum acco…
25 Jul
Changing Tide by Kenny Carr
Wednesday, 25 July 2007
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On Changing Tide, guitarist / composer Kenny Carr’s third release, he does indeed change tides. His years as sideman for Ray Charles allow him to dip into deep R&…
24 Jul
Planet Safety by Bob Gullotti Leo Genovese Dave Zinno
Tuesday, 24 July 2007
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Planet Safety is a wonderful introduction to the jazz expressions of Bob Gullotti, Leo Genovese, and Dave Zinno. These three individuals deliver fine performanc…
As if to make a statement about this quintet's intentions, Mason opens with Coltrane's "Moments Notice." It is a light, airy version, with drummer Juanma Nieto …
21 Jul
Live 2007 4th Annual Concert Tour by SFJAZZ Collective
Saturday, 21 July 2007
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The San Francisco Jazz Organization, or SFJAZZ, was founded to utilize the creativity of the Bay Area to encourage the development and appreciation of jazz. To do this t…