Contemporary Jazz - CD Reviews (1790)
It is always a pleasure to discover a work by composer- pianist Keith Jarrett! This one was recorded live at Town Hall in New York on April 21, 1990 and released during 199…
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Ruby Braff is one of the world's finest living jazz cornet performers, and this release is one of his very finest to date. It contains 18 selections, including Braff's clas…
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When cornet is mentioned, one of the first names that come to mind and spoken is jazz cornet legend, Ruby Braff. He consistently creates excellent music, and his performanc…
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I had a hard time getting a handle on this disc. The Book of Time is full of beautiful melodies that almost hide the musicianship of the players. That many of the arrangeme…
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This session incorporates many classics and Dylan Cramer's interpretations are pensive and intriguing throughout. The tracks are relatively short, totaling to just over 50 …
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Jeff Coffin is a young fella who plays tenor & alto saxes.... and that's all I know about him. I DO know that he's damn good at both of 'em, & unlike alotta young cats, thi…
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For those of you who have not heard the David Kahn Trio, give a listen to the release, JUST IN TIME, for this CD collection of 8 songs is good jazz listening! Some of the s…
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One look at the big map of Texas on the cover of this CD, and you know what's coming: Guitarist Ray McCarty is going to deliver some solid blues and jazz, but not without l…
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Francesco Cusa's 1999 release on Bassesfere Records, "Du Demon et D'Autres Questions", proposes that it will be an interesting album by the very fact that it comes in a rou…
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Pat Metheny's prolific nature is only matched by his chameleon-like capacity for fitting into any musical situation while remaining true to his basic identity. From the mor…
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For listeners of contemporary jazz, they are in for a nice treat when they put on "Searching," a compact treat of original music which includes songs such as "Malcontent," …
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This disc of talented musicians primarily from the Czech Republic: Michal Gera, trumpet, flugelhorn; Milan Svoboda, piano; Martin Lehky, bass guitar; Ivan Audes, drums, and…
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Still in time for a special gift, or Christmas surprise, many jazz listeners who enjoy the sound of a fine vocalist accompanied by a fine pianist will find this a remarkabl…
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For those new to Wendell Harrison and his Mama's Licking Stick Clarinet Ensemble, the new release, RUSH & HUSTLE, will be an enjoyable treat for jazz clarinet fans! There a…
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BRYAN OLIVER by Bryan Oliver and friends is a lively little surprise of contemporary jazz which should touch on just about everybody's interest. One of the most intriguing …
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Saxophonist-composer Michael Zilber gives the listener some original compositions that each carry a special jump and shout of joy about them! It is a meeting of east coast …
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If you didn't hear it, you wouldn't believe it. At most, the premise is scripted; all else is ad-libbed, at the spur of the moment. The comedians feed the straight lines; t…
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Chip Shelton is a master on and of the flute. What a remarkable and creative individual he is with the flute. In a crazy world where people have an inner itch to give some …
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Mark Capon is one of the new jazz guitarists to come on the scene, and he arrives with a lot of style and sensitive technique. His new release, THE JAZZ GUITAR OF MARK CAPO…
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If the current trend continues, Darryl Alexander will continue to rise. The multi-instrumentalist is truly tough in his own right. He is joined by musicians such as Ken Kar…
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