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Scotty Barnhart - Say It Plain - DIG
Published on June 30, 2009
The whole album is very well put together and a testament to the skills of trumpeter Barnhart.
Scotty Barnhart - Say It Plain - DIG
 
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Joey Peró - “Resonance” - self-published
Published on June 30, 2009
The virtuoso trumpeter covers many contrasting styles in a potpourri of boundary-breaking music.
Joey Peró - “Resonance”  - self-published
 
Bill Evans Trio – Turn Out the Stars – The Final Village Vanguard Recordings, June 1980 – Nonesuch (6 CDs)
Published on June 23, 2009
The flame still shone brightly
Bill Evans Trio – Turn Out the Stars – The Final Village Vanguard Recordings, June 1980 – Nonesuch (6 CDs)
 
Gary Burton, Pat Metheny, Steve Swallow, and Antonio Sanchez - Quartet Live - Concord Jazz
Published on June 19, 2009
The program benefits from a wide musical selection, including material penned by Carla Bley, Chick Corea, Duke Ellington, and the quartet musicians.
Gary Burton, Pat Metheny, Steve Swallow, and Antonio Sanchez - Quartet Live - Concord Jazz
 
Bobby Broom Trio – Bobby Plays for Monk – Origin Records
Published on June 19, 2009
Bobby does Monk
Bobby Broom Trio – Bobby Plays for Monk – Origin Records
 
Pat Metheny, baritone guitar - One Quiet Night - Metheny Group Productions/Nonesuch
Published on June 17, 2009
Basically a homemade undertaking. One Quiet Night is an admirable representation of when an artist trusts his inner voice and lets the creative spirit loose.
Pat Metheny, baritone guitar - One Quiet Night - Metheny Group Productions/Nonesuch
 
Jim Rotondi – Blues for Brother Ray – Posi-Tone
Published on June 16, 2009
A rather special addition to the Ray Charles tributes.
Jim Rotondi – Blues for Brother Ray – Posi-Tone
 
Kobie Watkins – Involved – Origin Records
Published on June 16, 2009
Heavily involved - a fine debut for Watkins.
Kobie Watkins – Involved – Origin Records
 
The 1956 Red Garland Trio - Essential Jazz Classics Art Tatum & Ben Webster - The Album (1956) - Essential Jazz Classics
Published on June 16, 2009
Two Essential Jazz Classics of note
The 1956 Red Garland Trio - Essential Jazz Classics
Art Tatum & Ben Webster - The Album (1956) - Essential Jazz Classics
 
Jerry Bergonzi - Simply Put - Savant
Published on June 15, 2009
Bergonzi is a master musician with clarity, subtlety, and precision.
Jerry Bergonzi - Simply Put - Savant
 
Charles Mingus - Mingus Ah Um - Columbia/Legacy
Published on June 15, 2009
The Legacy reissue pairs this bold 1959 album with another from the same session: Mingus Dynasty.
Charles Mingus - Mingus Ah Um - Columbia/Legacy
 
Shelly Berg - The Nearness of You - Arbors
Published on June 13, 2009
The Nearness of You finds Berg doing a one-person performance, his first ever venture into solo piano.
Shelly Berg - The Nearness of You - Arbors
 
Jürgen Friedrich - Pollock - Pirouet
Published on June 11, 2009
Except for a pure interpretation of a Monk tune, all of the songs are originals that showcase the threesome's pastoral, economical and thoughtful tendencies.
Jürgen Friedrich - Pollock - Pirouet
 
Nicholas Urie Large Ensemble - Excerpts from an Online Dating Service - Red Piano
Published on June 10, 2009
Exploits the Internet as a foundation for Urie's creativity, specifically the confessional expressions he discovered on personal ad websites.
Nicholas Urie Large Ensemble - Excerpts from an Online Dating Service - Red Piano
 
Arve Henriksen, trumpet - Cartography - ECM
Published on June 10, 2009
More strongly electronic than Henriksen's previous work
Arve Henriksen, trumpet - Cartography - ECM
 
Kevin Hays Trio – You’ve Got a Friend – Jazz Eyes
Published on May 31, 2009
Pop covers and jazz standards ably done.
Kevin Hays Trio – You’ve Got a Friend – Jazz Eyes
 
Kenny Burrell – Prime-Live at the Downtown Room – High Note
Published on May 31, 2009
Going back 33 years with Kenny Burrell.
Kenny Burrell – Prime-Live at the Downtown Room – High Note
 
Carl Allen & Rodney Whitaker - Work To Do - Mack Avenue
Published on May 27, 2009
Allen and Whitaker easily balance the shifts between funky and post-bop, so that no one style overfills the final mix.
Carl Allen & Rodney Whitaker - Work To Do - Mack Avenue
 
Freddie Hubbard- Without a Song: Live in Europe 1969 – Blue Note
Published on May 26, 2009
Oh what a treat…
Freddie Hubbard- Without a Song: Live in Europe 1969 – Blue Note
 
Jimmy Rushing – The Scene – Live in New York – High Note
Published on May 26, 2009
On the scene with Mr. 5 x 5
Jimmy Rushing – The Scene – Live in New York – High Note
 
The N. Glenn Davis Quintet with Special Guest, Phil Woods – Come Right In – Jazzed Media
Published on May 26, 2009
Round two with N. Glenn Davis’ Quintet and a special guest
The N. Glenn Davis Quintet with Special Guest, Phil Woods – Come Right In – Jazzed Media
 
Miles Davis - Sketches of Spain: Legacy Edition 2-CD Set - Arr. & Conducted by Gil Evans, Columbia/Legacy
Published on May 26, 2009
Yet another Miles reissue that many fans will absolutely have to have.
Miles Davis - Sketches of Spain: Legacy Edition 2-CD Set - Arr. & Conducted by Gil Evans, Columbia/Legacy
 
Hank Jones & Frank Wess - Hank & Frank II - Lineage Records
Published on May 24, 2009
Cowings' approach on all of his vocals is so right that I’m enjoying this CD immensely.
Hank Jones & Frank Wess - Hank & Frank II - Lineage  Records
 
Mike Clinco - Neon - Whaling City Sound
Published on May 22, 2009
An agile amalgam of contemporary and smooth jazz, rock influences, and some Latin inclinations.
Mike Clinco - Neon - Whaling City Sound
 
Thomas Marriott, trumpet - Flexicon - Origin
Published on May 18, 2009
One of the best examples of what is going on in the Puget Sound vicinity is trumpeter Thomas Marriott.
Thomas Marriott, trumpet - Flexicon - Origin
 
Tony Bennett and Bill Evans - The Complete Recordings - Fantasy
Published on May 18, 2009
I highly recommend this, especially for Tony Bennett fans that may have never heard of Bill Evans.
Tony Bennett and Bill Evans - The Complete Recordings - Fantasy
 
Grant Geissman, guitar - Cool Man Cool - (with Chuck Mangione, Russell Ferrante, Tom Scott, Jerry Hahn, Chick Corea, Patrice Rushen, Van Dyke Parks and others) - Futurism Records
Published on May 14, 2009
A highly original and extremely varied musical journey
Grant Geissman, guitar - Cool Man Cool - (with Chuck Mangione, Russell Ferrante, Tom Scott, Jerry Hahn, Chick Corea, Patrice Rushen, Van Dyke Parks and others) - Futurism Records
 
Marcus Roberts Trio - New Orleans Meets Harlem, Vol. 1 - J-Master
Published on May 14, 2009
The Marcus Roberts Trio offers music with a steady sensibility that has an emotional edge, a sense of fun, and style to match.
Marcus Roberts Trio - New Orleans Meets Harlem, Vol. 1 - J-Master
 
John McLaughlin & Chick Corea - Five Peace Band Live - Concord
Published on May 11, 2009
Five Peace Band Live has an abundance of stellar moments and wide-eyed improvisations.
John McLaughlin & Chick Corea - Five Peace Band Live - Concord
 
Tiempo Libre - Bach In Havana - Sony Classical
Published on May 06, 2009
Their music mixes the high energy of Latin jazz with the rhythms of Cuban son, plus in this case the melodies of J.S. Bach.
Tiempo Libre - Bach In Havana - Sony Classical
 
David “Fathead” Newman – The Blessing – HighNote
Published on May 06, 2009
A bittersweet farewell to “Fathead”
David “Fathead” Newman – The Blessing – HighNote
 
Avery Sharpe Trio – Autumn Moonlight – JKNM Records
Published on May 06, 2009
A razor sharpe trio.
Avery Sharpe Trio – Autumn Moonlight – JKNM Records
 

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