BY ED ENRIGHTDavid Bindman Sextet, Ten Billion Versions Of Reality
Brooklyn-based tenor/soprano saxophonist and composer David Bindman, who co-led the Brooklyn Saxophone Quartet with the late Fred Ho, wrote this suite of chamber-like pieces during two separate stays in the mountains… More »
BY BOBBY REEDRanky Tanky, Ranky Tanky
Ranky Tanky is a South Carolina-based, roots-music quintet that draws upon Gullah culture, a heritage that is found in other Southern states, too, including North Carolina, Georgia and Florida. In the album’s liner… More »
BY ED ENRIGHTAndrew Linham Jazz Orchestra, Weapons Of Mass DistractionThis 17-piece contemporary big band led by U.K.-based baritone saxophonist, composer and educator Andrew Linham is one of the boldest—and most eccentric—large jazz ensembles performing today. This is a group with…More »
BY BOBBY REEDtheBABAorchestra, Another Ride On The Elephant Slide
Lauren Elizabeth Baba wants to disabuse anyone of the notion that all L.A. jazz is of the smooth persuasion. As the composer, conductor, bandleader and producer for her 17-piece big band, theBABAorchestra, she’s… More »
BY FRANK ALKYERVarious Artists, Oscar, With Love
Anyone who’s read this column in the past might know that I’m an enthusiastic fan of solo piano albums. There’s something about that instrument—played alone—that allows you to hear the heart and soul of the… More »
BY FRANK ALKYERRon Miles, I Am A Man
Cornetist Ron Miles is one of the most amazing accompanists in jazz. Whenever his name comes up in conversation, musicians who have played with Miles hold him one part in awe, two parts in inspiration, three parts in…More »
BY FRANK ALKYERChris Thile, Thanks For Listening
Public radio listeners know mandolinist Chris Thile as the current host of A Prairie Home Companion. Others might know him from his work with the progressive bluegrass trio The Punch Brothers or new-grass artists Nickel… More »
BY ED ENRIGHTKenny Werner Trio, Animal Crackers
Pianist Kenny Werner’s trio with bassist Johannes Weidenmüller and drummer Ari Hoenig has been together for 18 years, and Animal Crackers benefits from the powerful chemistry the group has forged during that time.… More »
BY BOBBY REEDJimmy Chamberlin Complex, The Parable
Hard-hitting drummer Jimmy Chamberlin is famous among rock fans for his years of work with the Smashing Pumpkins. Jazz fans know Chamberlin from his recent work with saxophonist Frank Catalano. And diehard fans will… More »
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