drummer Archive
by John Sunier | Apr 5, 2015 | Jazz CD Reviews
No argument about it: this is a winning, “neo-hard bop” effort.
by John Sunier | Mar 27, 2015 | Jazz CD Reviews
An auspicious recording by a classy and exciting band.
by Audiophile Audition | Mar 20, 2015 | Jazz CD Reviews
A fresh offering of large-group jazz that is both traditional and modern.
by John Sunier | Mar 3, 2015 | Jazz CD Reviews
A cerebral pianist of immense talent.
by John Sunier | Feb 17, 2015 | Jazz CD Reviews
Jazz and classical blended with a European viewpoint.
by John Sunier | Jan 26, 2015 | Jazz CD Reviews
Revisiting a most special evening with Keith Jarrett’s 1972 trio…
by John Sunier | Jan 9, 2015 | Jazz CD Reviews
Latin jazz and bebop combined into a swinging hour of upbeat music.
by John Sunier | Jan 5, 2015 | Pop/Rock/World CD Reviews
A guitarist who throws out genre boundaries to create his own sense of musical possibilities.
by John Sunier | Dec 19, 2014 | Jazz CD Reviews
Kenny Clarke changed the style of jazz drumming.
by John Sunier | Dec 7, 2014 | Jazz CD Reviews
Many of drummer Ed Blackwell’s myriad musical recordings are explored on an eight-CD set.
by John Sunier | Dec 1, 2014 | Jazz CD Reviews
Drummer Tyshawn Sorey and his trio showcase the narrow divide between through-composition and improvisation.
by John Sunier | Nov 23, 2014 | Jazz CD Reviews
A cornet, drums and guitar trio who bring a spiritual tinge to modern, rootsy jazz.
by John Sunier | Nov 5, 2014 | Pop/Rock/World CD Reviews
Jam-band jazz kings return with plenty of soul and groove.
by John Sunier | Oct 10, 2014 | Jazz CD Reviews
Frank Kimbrough is a pianist of vision and invention who along with his cohorts makes this session a most interesting offering.
by John Sunier | Aug 20, 2014 | Jazz CD Reviews
Corea’s latest trio outing: reinventions of classic Corea works, and some classical touches.
by John Sunier | Aug 3, 2014 | Jazz CD Reviews
Steve Lacy’s legacy kneaded into fresh improvisational and compositional work.
by John Sunier | Jul 1, 2014 | Jazz CD Reviews
Plymouth takes you to a place of free jazz and avant-garde improvisation.
by John Sunier | Jul 1, 2014 | Jazz CD Reviews
A pianist of virtuosity and copious imagination.
by John Sunier | Jun 20, 2014 | Jazz CD Reviews
A self-possessed and harmonically literate band.
by John Sunier | May 5, 2014 | Jazz CD Reviews
Pacific Northwest jazz which showcases diverse influences.
by John Sunier | Jan 10, 2014 | Jazz CD Reviews
Dianne Reeves is back; attention must be paid.
by John Sunier | Nov 28, 2013 | Pop/Rock/World CD Reviews
Buddy Guy switches from soul to blues and back again on a double album filled with hard-charging guitar.