Other - CD Reviews (539)
Tim Berne is a Brooklyn-based alto saxophonist and composer, influenced chiefly by the late, great Julius Hemphill, who’s been one of the leading lights of jazz’s outer lim…
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The interesting aspect of Virtuosi, besides its splendiferous music, is how Gary Burton still is creating new forms when he sees a void or a need. One of the true ma…
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American Composer William Grant Still (1895-1978) is not a Third Stream proponent in the usual sense - but then, "the usual" you can get anytime; seekers of The Unusual be …
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The Modern Jazz Quartet was together for 20 years and disbanded in 1974. The best thing about breaking up is getting back together again, and MJQ reunited in 1985 for "Tops…
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Have you wondered what became of Astrud Gilberto? Wonder no longer, for after a long absence, she is back on the jazz vocal scene with a new CD release titled JUNGLE. This …
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Moments before beginning this review, I received a joyful note from NorthernBlues advising me that the Harry Manx CD titled "Dog My Cat" has received the Canadian Indie Awa…
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Six Degrees Records is one of the more eclectic American labels active - their wares cut across - and blur - concepts of category and genre. (Nicely packaged, too.) Our sub…
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I am somewhat of a new fan of jazz music and have stumbled upon a real treasure. A friend of mine recommended a new jazz recording by singer Beverley Staunton called Here's…
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This album just dropped on Tuesday October 2nd and it's already number one on my list. It's for hip hop and jazz heads alike. It's a new and exciting project that takes con…
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Brenda just released the new enhanced version of Paris Rain on Sept. 25th. You have to get in contact with your favorite record store and tell them to get on the shelves to…
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Elliott and the Untouchables’ Smokin’ the Blues is the kind of CD that you might want to play at a party or when you just want to be cheered-up (and there is a lot of that …
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Haven’t heard of David Azarian? Well take note of the name now, becuase he's been making absolutely fantastic jazz for years, and his new release, "Desire", displays his wo…
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I have always been a fan of this very talented Jazz guitarist, producer, writer starting his career in Little Rock Ark, then touring as band leader for Solomom Burke and Al…
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There's no danger of forgetting Keiko Matsui is the Queen of Smooth Jazz. Her new CD is plastered with a sticker trumpeting her as the winner of the Best Female Artist by t…
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Dennis Rollins' BadBone debut album is a all around hit. There is some very good jazz trombone and the entire CD could be for just listening (if you can keep still) or danc…
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Rita Graham is a sensitive and attentive singer of quality songs. In a day and age when a sizable canon of the American popular idiom is seldom sung at all and its lyrics s…
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I know with the most recent events in our grand city, this song should become the city's anthem. Brenda Russell's voice is more amazing than ever, and it soothes the unquie…
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Pianist and composer Bobby G. Summers introduces many unusual and unorthodox things in jazz, notably the title track "Just Jazzin' Off" and his classic rendition of Minnie …
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BET TO TRIPLE-CAST BRENDA RUSSELLHidden Beach Recordings re-launches the critically acclaimed album by Brenda Russell - Paris Rain. As part of the launch plan, BET w…
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The more I listen to Joyce Cooling's latest album "Third Wish", the more I enjoy it. Track number 3, "Mm-Mm Good" featuring Al Jarreau speaks for itself. It is indeed Mm-Mm…
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