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Ginger Baker – Horses & Trees (1986, 2011 reissue)
Fusion in the most complete sense of the word, Ginger Baker‘s all-too-brief Horses & Trees melds jazz, funk, world music, electronica, reggae, hip-hop and something noiser still.
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Must Hear TV: Prime-time themes that still resonate
by Something Else Reviews In many ways, television is a technological wonder these days, what with remote controls, digital signals and DVRs. But, for those who fell in love with the old-school opening theme, it’s not all gravy. Today, you’re more likely to simply see the word LOST charging toward the screen, followed by a suitably ominous thud. Cool, sure. [...]
Michael Dease – Grace (2010)
by Pico Curtis Fuller, one of the greatest living trombone players of all time declared “I predict that Michael Dease will become one of the world’s great trombone masters.” And when you hear Dease’s fluid, lush style, it’s not hard to see the young phenom as the legitimate successor to Fuller. Yet, Dease, who will turn 28 later this month, [...]
Miles Davis – The Complete ‘On The Corner’ Sessions (2007)
by Pico Miles Davis is takin’ it to the streets. In late spring of 1972, Davis broke a two year hiatus from the studio to act upon his most daring idea of his 45 year recording history: to create music that finally is completely absent of any jazz aesthetic and replace it with “street” sensibilities. An idea to jettison most [...]
One Track Mind: Lou Donaldson – “Peepin’” (1967)
by Pico One of my favorite funk-jazz albums of all time isn’t by a crossover act like the Crusaders or Herbie Hancock‘s Headhunters, but by a living giant of a jazz alto sax blower. I’m talking about Lou Donaldson. Starting out as a very good Charlie Parker disciple leading bebop sessions on par with his most logical contemporary Jackie McLean, [...]
David Weiss & Point Of Departure – Snuck In (2010)
by Pico We introduced the master trumpeter Weiss on this space as the leader of the talent laden New Jazz Composer’s Octet and he’s shepherded this project through five releases. The NJCO represents just a slice of the long and varied career of this Queens, NY native. Having working with heavies such as Freddie Hubbard, Bobby Hutcherson, Jaki Byard, Jimmy [...]
Chris Potter Underground – Ultrahang (2009)
by S. Victor Aaron Chris Potter has long been one of my favorite saxophonists simply by virtue of playing in a couple of my favorite bands. As a former long-time member of The Dave Holland Quintet and the reconstituted Steely Dan, Potter made his name while in his twenties with some of the most discerning types in the business (Paul [...]
Hailey Niswanger – Confeddie (2009)
by Pico An uber-talented young gal from Oregon with a fresh, delightful debut record that brings back to life classic American music of prior generations. That’s what I said in a nutshell about Diane Birch’s Bible Belt, but this time, the buzz is about Hailey Niswanger. Ms. Niswanger (pronounced NICE-wonger) plies her trade in a much different musical arena, though, [...]
Steve Kuhn Trio with Joe Lovano – Mostly Coltrane (2009)
by Pico Brooklyn-born Steve Kuhn has not only enjoyed a long and fruitful career as a pianist of acclaim, but an interesting one as well. He studied classical piano under Margaret Chaloff, who also educated other jazz pianist luminaries like Herbie Hancock and Keith Jarrett. At thirteen, he comped for Madame Chaloff’s son Serge, the great baritone player. Barely in [...]
Gary Burton~Pat Metheny~Steve Swallow~Antonio Sanchez – Quartet Live (2009)
by Pico It’s been the season for fusion superstar comebacks lately. Last year the classic lineup of Return To Forever got back together and toured, culminating into the 2-CD live souvenir Returns. Later in the year, Corea hooked up with fellow Miles sideman John McLaughlin to headline a top-shelf-laden Five Peace Band, also documented on CD. And now, we have [...]
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