Contemporary Jazz - CD Reviews (1790)
The words coming out of the press offices regarding pianist, composer and film scorer David Benoit’s several last releases have all read the same.They have consistently tru…
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Pathways features the Dave Holland Octet, and it in an interesting, creative collecion of songs. Holland has composed most of the music. As a group, they have a…
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Invisible is an excellent example of contemporary jazz interlaced with Brazilian, Latin, and World Music influences. It is a breath of fresh air with its innova…
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The John Funkhouser Trio is relatively new on the contemporary jazz scene, and makes a lovely debut with their new CD release, Time. This fine collection featur…
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Frank Glover is a clarinetist, composer and arranger based in the USA. He has re-released an album that was originally self released in 2005. The album, Politico has…
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The debut recording by Gabriel Espinosa on the Zoho label From Yucatan To Rio was my choice for one of the best recordings of 2009. The album is comprised of ten com…
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Try Something New is the current smooth contemporary jazz release on NuGroove Records from rising saxophone sensation Andrew Neu. His third solo recording once ag…
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Pianist George Colligan (New York/ Canadian-based) CD Come Together, is a lively modern trio exploration of ten selections; eight originals by Colligan and two ar…
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The Tone Generator features the organ magic of Eric "Scorch" Scortia. The Hammond B-3 organ is alive, hot to trot, and a perfect companion for Scortia whose key…
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Retroactive is the title of the dazzling contemporary jazz release on NuGroove Records from masterful keyboard artist and noted producer Alan Hewitt. The title co…
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The New York piano player Jeremy Manasia has put together a wonderful trio recording, After Dark. It features ten original Manasia compositions, a Cole Porter song "…
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Is it me, or is the Big Band making a resurgence in the jazz world? As unlikely as it may seem in these difficult economic times, there have been a number of high-quality b…
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A protégé of the great Phil Woods, saxophonist and composer Jon Gordon made his first big splash during the late 1990s when he won the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Sa…
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Adam Shulman’s second record as a leader Patterns Of Change features eight original compositions. He is joined by his band mates from his debut album - Jon Arkin on …
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Nica's Dream done up tempo is a driving version of this jazz chestnut. Stein's guitar solo swings like the Flying Wallendas. Nice ideation and dexterity are the hallmark…
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Roberto Magris has come up with another gem. This album is certainly influenced by the classical idiom. "In Love In Vain" has more of a jazz feel than the first two trac…
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Raising The Roof is an eclectic blend of various jazz techniques in a contemporay jazz format, and it is sure to please listeners with its well-performed jazz. …
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A medical doctor by training, Krzysztof Trzciñski adopted the stage name Komeda to conceal his parallel life as a jazz pianist, composer and poet from his colleagues, and f…
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Rick Braun is the premier contemporary jazz trumpet player of his generation. He’s also a fantastic producer, composer and arranger. For his newest release, All It Ta…
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The Chicago-based Aaron Koppel Quartet is comprised of leader-guitarist Aaron Koppel, pianist Matt Nelson, drummer Robert Tucker, and bassist Graham Czach. Their 2007 de…
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