02 Jan
Carl Michel Group by Carl Michel Group
Tuesday, 02 January 1990
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The Carl Michel Group is Carl Michel on guitar, Gerald Cleaver on drums, Michael Grave on alto saxophone, and Tim Flood on bass. A fine group of musicians with a warm, zest…
27 Feb
Sweet Lotus Lips by Mickey Tucker
Monday, 27 February 1989
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Pianist Mickey Tucker has performed with many leading figures in jazz. From Louis Hayes, Junior Cook, James Foster and James Moody to name but a few, Tucker has earned resp…
24 Feb
Live At Maybeck Recital Hall by Jack Reilly
Friday, 24 February 1989
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Jack Reilly recorded this album in 1988 at Maybeck recital hall and once again establishes himself as one of the ne plus ultras of this jazz genre. His technical skill a…
22 Feb
Dark Intervals by Keith Jarrett
Wednesday, 22 February 1989
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Keith Jarrett is one of the most enduring jazz pianists performing today, and in his DARK INTERVALS, he is in top form. This is a remarkable performance by Jarrett, one tha…
29 Nov
Amaremandorle by T.A.O.
Tuesday, 29 November -0001
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Italian jazz at its best! The group was set up in 1992 when three Italian musicians, with heterogenous but complementary styles and experience in jazz met with the common t…
29 Nov
Voyager by Andre Woodvine
Tuesday, 29 November -0001
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For many years, Andre played with the great calypso band, Spice and Company. Now on his own with two CDs to his credit, Voyager is an upbeat debut from this talented artist…
29 Nov
In The Hood by Dawan Muhammad
Tuesday, 29 November -0001
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Dawan Muhammad's "In The Hood" CD is a remarkable entry in the contemporary jazz arena! Well paced, top performances by all the musicians, and enjoyable listening make this…
29 Nov
Trane Of Thought by Chris Greco Quartet
Tuesday, 29 November -0001
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Chris Greco is a modernist, a composer par excellence and an intellectual empowerer i.e. he seems to exude a warm joviality, perhaps conviviality that is invariably reflect…
29 Nov
Groove Therapy by Richard Simon
Tuesday, 29 November -0001
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Richard Simon albums are always the same - variety. You get the cream of the West Coast, including some blasts from the past. You get an assortment of fun tunes - this time…
29 Nov
37623 by The David Friesen Trio
Tuesday, 29 November -0001
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1-2-3 is an enjoyable jazz CD with The David Friesen Trio performing some fine selections! There are 10 selections on this CD, and each is a gem. One of the best renditi…
29 Nov
An Old Speckled Hen At Snapes Malting by Miles Osland
Tuesday, 29 November -0001
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This new recording from Miles is a real treat to say the least. Miles has progressed as both a fine arranger, and talented sax and flute player. One more Mile is a wonderfu…
29 Nov
Windows Up Windows Down by Matthias Lupri
Tuesday, 29 November -0001
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Vibist, Matthias Lupri's CD, Window Up Window Down features all original compositions from Matthias. The opener, Children is a lovely vehicle stating off with some sweet so…
29 Nov
Song For Sonny by Oleg Kirejev
Tuesday, 29 November -0001
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Wow! I said, and settled in to listen to a new soprano saxophone performer from Russia! Incredibly good and smooth, full of verve, and style, and class, and that is what Ru…
29 Nov
Jazz for a Thousand Oaks by Buddy Collette
Tuesday, 29 November -0001
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Considering his importance, Buddy Collette should be better known than he is. He's played with Mingus, Rosolino, Gerald Wilson, and (in his most famous gig) Chico Hamilton.…
29 Nov
Soulful Strut by Grover Washington Jr.
Tuesday, 29 November -0001
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Soulful is the word that best describes what Grover did with this album. I have always been a Grover fan from way back in the days of "Winelight" (Who didn't love this albu…
29 Nov
Jump Shot by John Adams
Tuesday, 29 November -0001
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They say that "Discretion is the better part of valor." Well, as far as I can tell, "They" didn't say it to the drummer Ed Soph, or else he wasn't listening when they did. …
29 Nov
Rivers by Patrick Leonard
Tuesday, 29 November -0001
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Once in a while, you come across a contemporary jazz CD that is hard to place in any particular category, except beautifully experimental and melodic to the ears! This is s…
29 Nov
Shapes by Dan DeChellis
Tuesday, 29 November -0001
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Heart and soul expressed through music is the impression I got after listening to pianist Dan DeChellis. Dan lets himself get deep, deep in his musical compositions. At tim…
29 Nov
Sax-A-Go-Go by Candy Dulfer
Tuesday, 29 November -0001
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This is early Candy Dulfer material, and it is good and enjoyable jazz! She does some vocals on this CD, but the emphasis is on her use of the saxophone -- alto, tenor, bar…
29 Nov
Synergy by Authur Blythe David Eyges and Bruce Ditmas
Tuesday, 29 November -0001
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This is - intentional or not - a tribute to the late Julius Hemphill. These fellows use the same line-up J.H. often used, and they evoke the same balance of thoughtful free…
29 Nov
Strings Attached by Peter Ecklund
Tuesday, 29 November -0001
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Peter Ecklund mixes contemporary jazz with a wonderful dose of nostalgic sound to create many wonderful selections on "Strings Attached," many of these songs his own compos…
29 Nov
And Another Thing... by Tim Sessions
Tuesday, 29 November -0001
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Jazz trombonist, Tim Sessions latest recording features some tasty arrangements. The title track, as well as a wonderful rendition of Joe Henderson's, Inner Urge, showcase …
29 Nov
Fantasia (UGETSU) by Bill Ohashi & The Bridge Sextet
Tuesday, 29 November -0001
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Bill Ohashi is a Brooklyn based trombonist with much to offer. He recently sent along a copy of Fantasia which includes six long cuts from legendary modern jazz composers. …
29 Nov
Omar, Omar by Omar Sosa
Tuesday, 29 November -0001
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Omar Sosa has created a very special collection of original jazz solo piano compositions for the intricate and harmonically exciting CD release titled OMAR, OMAR. It showca…
29 Nov
Life Force Jazz & Blues Compilation by Various Artists
Tuesday, 29 November -0001
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Life Force Jazz is a non profit organization promoting the art of jazz at every level. Based in San Francisco, Life Force assists musicians in promotion of their recorded w…
29 Nov
Best of Two Worlds by Stefan Bauer
Tuesday, 29 November -0001
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Come feel the vibes given off by Stefan Bauer and his band on their latest release, "Best of Two Worlds". Stefan has assembled an all-star lineup for this release. Stefan c…
29 Nov
The Voice of the Saxophone by Don Braden
Tuesday, 29 November -0001
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Tenor saxman Don Braden delivers his own special musical treat to jazz fans with his new release, "The voice of the saxophone". Don's vibrant busy sounding saxophone speaks…
29 Nov
Little Waltz by Dale / Dubé / Arnesen / Jakobsen
Tuesday, 29 November -0001
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The Jazz Review is constantly stretching its views of jazz music to give our audience a global picture of jazz today. We feel that jazz is a common language spoken all arou…
29 Nov
A Minor Scramble by Mark Elf
Tuesday, 29 November -0001
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A Minor Scramble continues Mark's journey with some of the brightest up and coming stars on the scene today. Good company indeed. The title track leads off with an uptempo …
29 Nov
Trickynometry by Mark Elf
Tuesday, 29 November -0001
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Mark's 1997 release features him in a group setting, with some beautiful results. This recording is lovingly dedicated to one of the great purveyors of the music, Duke Dubo…
29 Nov
World Time by John Favicchia
Tuesday, 29 November -0001
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Steady-cool, dynamic, and quite jazzy is how one would describe this new release by drummer extraordinare John Favicchia. Jazziz Magazine voted "World Time" as a Top 10 for…
29 Nov
Nation of Laws by Vinny Golia Quintet
Tuesday, 29 November -0001
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The world-renowned composer, bandleader, and musician Vinny Golia is one of the most versatile in the music business playing twenty different woodwinds, plus various ethnic…
29 Nov
Muskoka by Jim Clayton's Greenhouse
Tuesday, 29 November -0001
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Jim Clayton's Muskoka is an extraordinary piece of art. To comment on the Muskoka experience is to predefine a context in which to discuss it. Read on if you dare: The expe…
29 Nov
The Winds of the New Land by Roland Guerin
Tuesday, 29 November -0001
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If you may be wondering what to do after your New Year's party this year, I have the answer for you. Run, and I do mean run, to the store and get this new release by Turnip…
29 Nov
Whats Going On by Everette Harp
Tuesday, 29 November -0001
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To this day there are very few artists in the R&B industry that touch the soul of social issues and global problems as Marvin Gaye did in the early 70's. Marvin Gaye was mo…
29 Nov
Mirror of My Mind by Ryo Kawasaki
Tuesday, 29 November -0001
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While listening to this CD by master guitarist Ryo Kawasaki, I tried to figure out what was so different from other acid / contemporary jazz releases? After reading the bio…
29 Nov
Urban Grooves by Elliot Levine
Tuesday, 29 November -0001
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An extraordinary composer / keyboardist " is the way many would describe Elliot Levine. Finding the love of music at the impressionable age of four, Levine played by ear an…
29 Nov
New Vista by David Liebman Group
Tuesday, 29 November -0001
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Arkadia Jazz is a new jazz record label that has come out of the box with a flawless first release. Signing on the truly masterful and talented musician, David Liebman, sho…
29 Nov
Hands of Time by David Morgan Trio
Tuesday, 29 November -0001
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Turnipseed Records new release by The David Morgan Trio brings us jazz the way it should be heard, "Live". According to MargAnn Turnipseed, "All of the discs on our label a…
29 Nov
This-N-That by Craig Pilo
Tuesday, 29 November -0001
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The Jazz Review loves to feature new and innovative jazz talent and Craig Pilo is one of the most talented up and coming drummers around. The diversity of Craig's musical b…
29 Nov
Black Diamond by The Rippingtons
Tuesday, 29 November -0001
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The Rippingtons have put together another contemporary jazz fan's "Dream". The Rippingtons really know what jazz fans want and they give it to you holding nothing back. How…
29 Nov
We Must Continue by Marc Rossi Group
Tuesday, 29 November -0001
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Leader, composer, keyboardist Marc Rossi has released a debut album which is second to none. Marc holds a long list of credentials from all facets of the music industry. Ma…
29 Nov
Covering the Basses by Richard Simon
Tuesday, 29 November -0001
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Here's a concept album with a fun concept: a melodic bass player playing the compositions of other bassists. Richard Simon has surrounded himself with top West Coast talent…
29 Nov
Spare Ribs by Nat Simpkins
Tuesday, 29 November -0001
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You don't have to go to Texas to hear a groovin' saxophonist with a big Texas tenor sound. Just check the listings around Massachusetts for a guy named Nat Simpkins. When y…
29 Nov
Triceratops by Triceratops
Tuesday, 29 November -0001
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Triceratops?? I too was confused for a minute at the name of this brilliant jazz group. You will quickly figure out the hidden meaning behind this name when you listen to t…
29 Nov
Urban Knights II by Urban Knights
Tuesday, 29 November -0001
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What can we say about this release but, "It's Great!" Urban Knight's second release is as classy and dynamic as the first. How could it be anything other than outstanding w…
29 Nov
A Twist of Jobim by Various Artists
Tuesday, 29 November -0001
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With two songs on the top 20 charts this week alone, this CD will be on the charts for some time to come. This CD is Jam packed full of the Very best in the business. Produ…
29 Nov
Undercover by Tim Weisberg
Tuesday, 29 November -0001
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When we think of the traditional jazz band we usually would not include the soft, light and airy sounds of the flute. The flute is an instrument usually thought to be a par…
29 Nov
Labyrinths by Marcelo Zarvos
Tuesday, 29 November -0001
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The pathway twists many times, one environment giving way to another. A sunny beach becomes a parlor: "Rondo Baiao" starts earthy, a berimbau creeping through a mess of rat…
29 Nov
Next Level by Ron Pursuance
Tuesday, 29 November -0001
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The multi-talented Pursuance has created a lovely work of contemporary jazz, and Ron Bosse (guitar) and Will Hudgins (vibes) perform brilliantly along with Christian F. Bau…