Contemporary Jazz - CD Reviews (1790)
Unwanted Curtains was Tamer's first CD, originally released in 1997. Though not yet re-released the appearance of my last review of Tamer's work reaffirmed my commit…
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Mingus Amungus bring the jazz listener much pleasure with the CD release, "Live in Cuba," recorded at Havana, Cuba. One song that keeps coming back to me is the sweet and l…
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Ah, the big band sound. Can't beat the sound of a great band, all pumped up and ready to play. What makes the sound more impressive, is when you have a vocalist who is able…
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This is Michel's debut recording for Tropijazz, and I must say, it is a real cooker. His style of playing reminds me of the late pianist, Bobby Enriquez. Michel has a uniqu…
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Sean is a young guitarist from the Boston area. On this, a mini CD, Sean displays some of his fine chops on numbers like a "Break for Sisyphus". The Metheny influence is th…
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Perpetual Motion's CD release, "Surfing on Cloud Nine" is full of pleasant surprises, and is a CD the listener can enjoy anywhere or anyplace! 12 selections of lively, harm…
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This is Barbara's 3rd release. This time round, she features 11 standards and 1 original. You can tell by her approach to the music that Barbara not only is having fun, but…
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Along with Sunny Murray, Milford Graves is one of the fathers of the "free" school of jazz drumming in the early 1960s. They dispensed with the notion of drummer as "timeke…
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Today's contemporary jazz has a feel of charisma and creativeness; every new artist trying to push the limit one step further. Uncle Art does just that. These four musician…
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This recording is the latest effort from Monika Herzig, and Peter Kienle. Along with a fine band, these two meld beautiful melodies in to a tapestry of unending joy. Check …
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D.D. Jackson really has scored the hat trick with his third CD. It's a collection of duet's with some of Jazz's greatest artists. These include James Carter, David Murray, …
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Dick Wellstood: Live At The Sticky Wicket is a great 2-CD set by legendary stride piano great Dick Wellstood, and it rightfully deserves a place with every listener who lov…
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Being With You is Ruby Braff remembering Louis Armstrong, and Braff's cornet sounds are at their most perfect in this jazzy tribute! Joining Braff is Jon-Erik Kellso on cor…
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For those of us who like Dave Grusin and Duke Ellington, this is a match made in heaven! As most of us know, this is Ellington's birth year, and one of the best tributes to…
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An unusual and well-crafted production of nine compositions by jazz pianist David Benoit. The performances represent Benoit's interpretation of America in music, music he c…
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True fans of Afro-Cuban jazz and folk music will love this CD. The Dutch jazz group is joined by a Cuban assembly of voices and percussionists. Together, they fuse European…
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Wilensky has a groovy sax playing style with a touch of funk. A great solo artist that gives contemporary jazz fans a treat. A name that I'm sure we will hear more from soo…
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If you enjoy jazz standards, complete with walking bass and a sprinkling of drums, then you'll enjoy "Brooklyn". It's got a little "Big Band" feel to it. I find this one go…
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This talented quartet formed in 1992, consists of Xavier Davis on piano, Keith Hall on drums, Matt Hughes on bass, and John Wojciechowski on saxes. Each musician is an acco…
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Impressive! I felt as though I was in a smoky nightclub sitting at the bar right next to the piano and the piano player is pouring out his heart and soul in every note. Mit…
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