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Flow
FlowKyle Aho (Primary), Jeremy Allen (Bass), Richie Barshay (Drums)Kyle Aho is a pianist worth listening to. A quirky mainstreamer, he utilizes the mainstream-based technique and impregnates it with odd twists and turns. Respected in the music community, Kyle's earlier work (CadenceJazz 1182, CadenceJazz 1204) is almost exclusively in the company of Joel Press, and both Cadence Jazz releases have been singled out for the pianistic work. Something fresh for the ...
JCAORCH: The Same Thing
JCAORCH: The Same ThingDarrell Katz (Composer), Phil Scarff (Tenor Saxophone), Jim Hobbs (Alto Saxophone), Taki Masuko (Percussion), Fred Ho (Baritone Saxophone), David Harris (Trombone)The Jazz Composers Alliance Orchestra remains one of the finest creative jazz orchestras in North America. This time out Fred Ho guests and the band pays tribute to Ray Charles and Willie Dixon as part of a program of six Darrell Katz originals and the words of Paula Tatarunis whose provocative commentary complements the music on three cuts. In times when people seem reluctant to take stands on important issues, this release is a breath of badly needed fresh air. Hip, thought-provoking, and outstanding music from this powerful Jazz orchestra.
Untying the Standard
Untying the StandardJoel Press (Primary), Kyle Aho (Piano)Counterpoint and harmony are in nice relief on this duo recording. In the past, veteran Joel Press' recordings have garnered serious critical praise. Not one who records frequently, any release by Press is an occasion of note. Here he is joined once again by Kyle Aho's most inventive piano on a program that offers a fresh approach, primarily to standards. Stylistically there are elements from ...
No Lesser Evil
No Lesser EvilMat Marucci (Drums), Doug Webb (Tenor Saxophone), Kerry Kashiwagi (Bass)Fresh Hard Bop with no punches pulled or compromises. This stays fresh listen after listen and yet remains accessible to a broad range to tastes. New life from familiar standards and an old forum.
For The Children
For The ChildrenMichael Jefry Stevens (Piano), David Schnitter (Saxophone), Dominic Duval (Bass), Jay Rosen (Drums)This recording is part of the Cadence Jazz Historical Series. This was outstanding music back when it was recorded in the mid 1990s; and it remains so today. The only difference now is the significance and early placement in the discographies of the individual artists who are now leaders in the field of creative improvised music. Exciting, demanding, and rewarding listening.
Nothing But Blue Sky
Nothing But Blue SkyChris Humphrey (Vocals), Matt Wilson (Drums), Martin Wind (Bass), Mark Shilansky (Piano)This is classic Jazz vocal - timeless in its appeal and natural in its delivery. A wonderful example of the art of vocalist as instrumentalist. Chris Humphrey makes his debut on 8 standards and 3 notable originals, delivered with sincerity and a naturalness of flow. Chris Humphrey is a singer of significance.
Trio X: Roulette at Location One
Trio X: Roulette at Location OneTrio X (Primary), Joe McPhee (Soprano Saxophone), Jay Rosen (Drums), Dominic Duval (Bass)Trio X first worked together as part of a 1998 CIMPhonia (CIMP 175 and 178) gathering with Paul Smoker, Mark Whitecage, David Prentice, and Peter Kowald from which they carved out their group, Trio X, and made their first recording (The Watermelon Suite, CIMP 183). Roulette at Location One is their eighth recording and the latest release. This session is a beautiful representation of Trio X's brilliant use of theme developoment, emotional impact, and thoughtful musicality. It's a hell of a ride.
Kaivalya Vol. #2
Kaivalya Vol. #2Paul Flaherty (Alto Saxophone), Marc Edwards (Drums)Volume 2 of the stunning duet work between these two seasoned and committed improvising artists. A fine example over five tracks of the maturity of vision and discipline of freedom and restraint.
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