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JOHNATHAN KREISBERG - New For Now (2005)
Guitarist Jonathan Kreisberg's recent Mel Bay Records release, Unearth, focused exclusively on his own writing, with a contemporary aesthetic that placed him smack dab in the middle of turf also...
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GEORGE ADAMS - Old Feeling (1991)
Old Feeling ranks as one of George Adams' most exciting and eccentric sessions. Unlike some other avant-gardists who seem to lose their personality and purpose when they play standard material, Adams...
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JANE IRA BLOOM - Modern Dramas (1996)
Jane Ira Bloom, one of the finest soprano saxophonists of the past decade, is in fine form on this Columbia LP. In addition to her soprano and a bit of alto, Bloom makes creative use of live...
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BILL DIXON·FRANZ KOGLMANN·STEVE LACY - Opium (2001)
Originally released in the 1970s as two separate LPs (Flaps and Opium/For Franz) on the tiny Pipe Records label, the sound on this single CD reissue is generally decent (with only selected rough...
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HAROLD RUBIN·BARRE PHILLIPS·TATSUYA NAKATANI - 3 On A Thin Line (2013)
This live recording from April 2009 documents the first ever meeting of Israel veteran free improviser and clarinetist Harold Rubin and prolific double bass master Barre Phillips, who came to take...
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BIRELI LAGRENE & SYLVIAN LUC - Best Moments (2012)
Tracks01. Isn't She Lovely (Stevie Wonder)02. Can't Take My Eyes Off You (Bob Crewe/Robert Gaudio)03. So What (Mile Davis)04. Time After Time (Cyndi Lauper/Robert Andrew Hyman)05. Wave (Antonio Carlos...
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JUHANI AALTONEN & IRO HAARLA - Kirkastus (2013)
The renowned Finnish saxophone player, Juhani Aaltonen – known for many things, not the least of which is a significant musical relationship with the late Finnish drummer Edward Vesala and his younger...
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CHARLES LLOYD - Canto (1997)
When Charles Lloyd gained attention in the 1960s, he was described by some as a "mellow John Coltrane." It wasn't a bad description—Trane was (and still is) his main influence, but he's always been a...
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BOBBY HUTCHERSON - Dialogue (1965)
Coming fresh on the heels of his groundbreaking work with Eric Dolphy, Bobby Hutcherson's debut album is a masterpiece of "new thing" avant-garde jazz, not really free but way beyond standard hard bop....
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BOBBY HUTCHERSON - Happenings (1966)
Bobby Hutcherson's first quartet outing, Happenings, casts the brightest spotlight on the vibraphonist's soloing abilities, matching him once again with pianist Herbie Hancock (who is also heavily...
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CANNONBALL ADDERLEY - Cannonball Plays Zawinul (1961-71)
Cannonball Plays Zawinul represents the exquisite fruits of the musical relationship between saxophonist Cannonball Adderley and pianist/composer Joe Zawinul. Recorded between 1961 and 1971, all cuts...
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CHARLES BRAKEEN - Workshippers Come Night (1987)
Tracks1. Workshipper Come Night2. Banner3. Tiny Town4. Ible 5. Cing Kong6. News StandCHARLES BRACKEEN tenor saxophoneOLU DARA cornetFRED HOPKINS bassANDREW CYRILLE drums, congasDENNIS GONZALEZ...
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CARLA BLEY - Dinner Music (1977)
Now that we have been thoroughly psychoanalyzed by Michael Mantler’s dramaturgical shadows, leaving behind the jetlag from our trip, we can at last eat our fill and bask in the glow of Carla Bley’s...
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JESSICA PAVONE - Army Of Strangers (2011)
An instrumental excursion into the emotions of heartfelt happiness and stirring sorrow, Jessica Pavone breaks new musical ground with Army of Strangers. In structure Army of Strangers is decidedly a...
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BILL FRISELL - Rambler (1984)
This relatively early set from Bill Frisell is a fine showcase for the utterly unique guitarist. Frisell has the ability to play nearly any extroverted style of music and his humor (check out the...
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Dave Douglas - Leap of Faith (1998)
Fans of the acclaimed trumpeter Douglas should take refuge in the fact that this recording is not based on a concept, a tribute, or a particular etched-in-stone, long-time working group. This is...
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BOB BERG - New Birth (1978)
Tenor saxophonist Bob Berg's debut as a leader is mostly in the bop vein although he does his best to break down the boundaries a bit. With trumpeter Tom Harrell sharing the frontline and Cedar Walton...
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CINDY BLACKMAN - Works On Canvas (2000)
Tracks01. Green Dolphin Street (Bronislaw Kaper/Ned Washington)02. Mudee Ya (J.D. Allen)03. My Isha (Carlton Holmes)04. The Three Van Goghs - 105. Spanish Colored Romance06. Ballad Like07. My Ship...
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DON BYRON - Ivey-Divey (2004)
Clarinetist Don Byron once again mixes post-bop, swing, and funk into a unique concoction on Ivey-Divey. Just like Bug Music wasn't necessarily '30s swing and A Fine Line: Arias and Lieder wasn't...
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BILLY BANG - Outline No 12 (1982)
Fine, animated, but tough-to-find album featuring violinist Billy Bang, arguably the most striking to emerge on the jazz scene since Leroy Jenkins. The songs on this set weren't gentle, demure or...
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