Contemporary Jazz - CD Reviews (1790)
Jazz saxophonist Glenn White displays limitless vigor and springiness in the creative curves of the tracks on his new CD, Sacred Machines. Produced by David Binney, …
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Noah Preminger is a young jazz tenor saxophonist whom, if his debut recording Dry Bridge Road is any indication, you would do well to give a good hard listen to. L…
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Twenty-year old saxophonist Noah Preminger keeps good company on his debut session date as a leader. Not often does an artist so young, snag the attention of such a laud…
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Put this spin on the "Hep" cycle and let it rotate, for it has the matchless signature that cleverly dispenses the art of cool rhythms. Linda Dachtyl and her jazz organ …
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Guitarist and composer Haftor Medboe delivers with his latest album New: Happy an engaging assortment of Contemporary jazz compositions. Performed with Konrad Wis…
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Jeff Barone’s new CD Open Up is a collection of eleven tunes (with one alternate take) comprised of finely crafted original compositions, virtuoso jazz guitar performanc…
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Australian reedist Richard Maegraith is a well established and recognized artist in the Sydney musical scene. He has explored jazz soundscapes (Mike Nock, Bob Florence,…
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Singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Kevin Hays weighs equally as a modern jazz performer as he does being an adult contemporary contender. He displays both sides of …
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The firm hand of David Finck serves as the backbone for his quartet and makes for a nice frame on which to lay out his debut recording, Future Day. His quartet, comprise…
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The Vampires funk infused jazz presented on their latest release South Coasting empowers bebop with bangles of Latin-dance, cool funk, acid jazz, tribal grooves, …
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Like a Shakespearean sonnet that goes to the heart of the matter, pianist Markus Gottschlich crafts melodic sonnets that express what lies inside the human heart and min…
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In the vane of Joe Pass and Wes Montgomery, jazz guitarist Jeff Barone has mastered the finer points of the instrument’s assets. He draws out a funky essence in its chor…
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Bob McHugh continues to exhibit jazz piano stylings that place him in the front line of excellent contemporary jazz pianists. His original compositions, such as "Amanda,…
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The Stanton Moore Trio continues to share its wonderfully creative talents with the jazz listening audience, and this CD collection is a fine exhibit of their fine work …
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Born in Stara Zagora, Bulgaria, pianist/composer Plamen Karadonev performs with the agility of a jackrabbit and the inner stealth of a predatory cougar. His debut album …
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Every time I listen to Michael Manson’s latest album Up Front, I keep hearing actress Ingrid Bergman’s character "Ilsa Lund" from the motion picture Casablanca say to the p…
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Chris Geith is the Kirk Whalum of the piano, proven on his latest release Timeless World. Produced by Geith, the album is a treatise of self-reflecting tones that are both …
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Flautist Keith Marks has been leading his quartet in a variety of performances at major festivals, colleges and universities, clubs and corporate events for over 30 year…
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This band is 10 members wide. I smile when a reviewer of such groups says, "But they sound like a big band," because they never do. That’s not necessarily a bad thing. I…
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This recording was the dying wish of drummer, pianist, and composer Lawrence Williams, a close friend of Michele Ramo and Marcus Belgrave. With this higher purpose in mi…
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