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PAUL MOTIAN - Bill Evans (1990)
Paul Motian has been a constant and essential feature of the American jazz scene for many years. From his early days as drummer with the Bill Evans Trio through to the mid period of his career, as one...
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PAUL MOTIAN - Monk In Motian (1988)
This is an utterly fascinating tribute to the music of Thelonious Monk. Most of the selections feature the unusual trio of tenor saxophonist Joe Lovano, guitarist Bill Frisell (who with his wide range...
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EVERYMAN BAND - Without Warning (1985)
After the mind-numbing crunch of the Everyman Band’s self-titled debut, and considering the title of this follow-up, little did I expect the sprightly charm of “Patterns Which Connect.” This smooth...
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MANUEL VALERA - Forma Nueva (2004)
"The blending of Latin music with jazz harmony and improvisation has produced more than a mere hybrid, as a survey of New York's younger players would reveal. Manuel Valera, a Cuban pianist in his...
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LEE MORGAN - Tom Cat (1964)
It seems strange that the music on this CD was not released initially until 1980. Trumpeter Lee Morgan had had an unexpected hit with "The Sidewinder," so his more challenging recordings were...
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WALT DICKERSON - I hear You John (1978)
Walt Dickerson made an impact when he first emerged in the early '60s -- he won the Down Beat Critic's Poll as New Star in 1962 -- but as the years passed he became much less visible. Dickerson...
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JASON MORAN - Soundtrack To Human Motion (1998)
Can we all just agree that this is the debut of the year, if not the record of the year? Jazz has seen its share of excellent young players, but 24-year-old pianist Jason Moran really raises the bar...
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MARC COPLAND, RALPH TOWNER - Song Without End (1994)
Brilliance abounds in his jewel of a find. The chemistry between these two players is evident from the first track, an incredible rendition of Miles Davis's "Nardis." Copland's piano style is very...
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MARC COPLAND, GARY PEACOCK - What It Says (2003)
With a brooding approach that is nonetheless elegant in its delicacy, pianist Marc Copland teams up for yet another series of outstanding duets, this time with double-bassist Gary Peacock. What It Says...
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MARC COPLAND, DAVID LIEBMAN QUARTET - Lunar (2002)
Individually, pianist Marc Copland and saxophonist Dave Liebman always create compelling music -- and when they occasionally join forces, the effect is astounding. Accompanied by bassist Mike McGurk...
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STANLEY COWELL - Live At Maybeck Recital Hall, Vol. 5 (1990)
Playing at Maybeck Recital Hall before a small but attentive crowd seems to bring out the best in many pianists. Stanley Cowell performs a well-planned program of 14 selections on this 1990 CD. On a...
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MARC COPLAND, TIM HAGANS - Duo: Between the Lines (2001)
More albums like this are needed-not just for its consummate musicianship, but also to demonstrate the bare-bones approach to chamber jazz and the unbridled freedom it affords like-minded...
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DEWEY REDMAN QUARTET - Living On The Edge (1989)
The great tenor Dewey Redman has always been a versatile player and he really gets a chance to show off his individuality on this set, whether it is some freebop a la early Ornette Coleman, "Mirror...
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DINO SALUZZI GROUP - Juan Condori (2006)
Argentinean composer and bandoneon master Dino Saluzzi's group includes many family members including José Maria Saluzzi on guitars, Felix "Cuchara" Saluzzi playing saxophones and clarinet, and Matias...
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E.L.B - Dream Flight (2008)
A good seven years after their first recorded foray into the trio format, guitarist Nguyên Lê, drummer Peter Erskine (of Weather Report fame), and bassist Michel Benita recombine for another session....
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RALPH TOWNER - Diary (1974)
This is about as intimate as music gets. Diary features Towner on guitars and piano via overdubs, creating a layered sound that is at once dialectical and univocal. The recording gives Towner vast...
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STEVE KUHN - Seasons of Romance (1995)
The great jazz pianist Steve Kuhn tackles well-known standards and not so familiar compositions by performers such as Brazilian guitarist Dori Caymmi, bassist Steve Swallow and a contribution from...
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McCOY TYNER - Echoes Of A Friend (1972)
An obvious classic, this piano solo record (reissued on CD in the OJC series) features McCoy Tyner paying tribute to John Coltrane. Tyner not only plays three of Coltrane's songs ("Naima,""Promise,"...
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McCOY TYNER - Trident (1975)
Pianist McCoy Tyner's first full-length trio album since 1964 was one of his most popular. Accompanied by bassist Ron Carter and Elvin Jones, Tyner (who uses harpsichord and/or celeste for flavoring on...
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McCOY TYNER - Atlantis (1975)
This is the single-CD reissue of all of the music from a former two-LP set. Pianist McCoy Tyner’s 1974 quintet consisted of the talented youngster Azar Lawrence on tenor and soprano, bassist Joony...
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