Contemporary Jazz - CD Reviews (1790)
Watch out Jean-Luc Ponty, Diane can play a mean violin too! Diane brings such a great amount of feeling and flowing rhythm that your toes won't stop tappin' all day long. D…
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This great release features the renowned tenor sax man Dewey Redman live in London. Dewey has played with the best of them, from Ornette Coleman, Charlie Haden, Pat Metheny…
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This South-African born guitarist / singer / songwriter has astonished the jazz community with his 1st "self-produced" collection of eloquent ballads and stunning guitar pl…
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Bassist / Composer Bob Nieske played for Jimmy Giuffre for 4 years playing all the major jazz festivals around the world. Bob has assembled an exciting cast of musicians to…
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Javon Jackson plays the tenor sax from a different perspective. Creating with no boundaries to hold him in, he seems to have a direction that can only be followed from the …
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Daryll Dobson brings a new meaning to "music with true feeling". Daryll plays a mean guitar that rocks pretty hard on some cuts in comparison to most jazz music. It's not a…
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This associate professor at Berklee College of Music astounded the jazz music industry with this carefully plotted release of well developed truly original musicwork. To me…
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Herbie has always been a pioneer in the jazz music industry pushing the boundaries of music to their unmarked limits. In Herbie's 1975 classic album "Man-child" we get a fe…
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This trio plays with ever-flowing energy and life that can motivate the musical soul of anyone. Primary Colours features the dynamic fingers of Gerard D'Angelo on piano, be…
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Dallas based trumpeter Freddie Jones and his quartet bring new life to some old favorites on his new release "First Time Out". Freddie comments, "This is the stuff you and …
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Vocalist/Guitarist/Pianist Jackie Washington has a repertoire of 1250 songs and has toured and recorded in Canada for many years. This album of 19 tunes is culled from unis…
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Virginia Mayhew makes here debut as a leader on her new release, "Nini Green" playing with both inspiration and technical foundation. Virginia showcases her writing talents…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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