Gerald Veasley, the former bassist for Grover Washington, Jr. and the Joe Zawinul Syndicate, has released eight discs as a leader featuring original jazz, funk, and soul-tinged compositions. For his brand new CD — “Gerald Veasley’s Electric Mingus Project” — he has re-imagined the works of acclaimed jazz composer and fellow bassist Charles Mingus. “We …
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Latin Flavors of Valentin and Monasterios – Bob Stewart
Dave Valentin enjoys a fine reputation as a composer, arranger, and band leader in addition to being the most celebrated Latin flutist today. After studying with the great Hubert Laws, the multi-Grammy nominee developed the unusual techniques that feature slapping the keys of his instrument so it sounds like a percussion instrument, and singing into …
New Records from Rudd and Redd – Bob Stewart
Legendary trombonist Roswell Rudd has reached yet another milestone in his celebrated and remarkably varied career, his 75th birthday. Through the years, Rudd has shown an affinity for music and musicians from all over the world with a love for collaboration. He’s played with luminaries Cecil Taylor, Archie Shepp and Steve Lacy. He’s recorded with …
Headhunters and ‘Bones – Bob Stewart
For many years, Jay Ashby and Steve Davis sat side by side in both the Dizzy Gillespie All-Star Big Band and Slide Hampton’s World of Trombones, and no matter where they were, the two were constantly mistaken for one another. Chalk it up to an uncanny physical resemblance or their common roots in upstate New …
Woods/Mays Duo; Monty’s Milestone – Bob Stewart
Grammy-winner and multiple nominee Phil Woods is one of the top alto saxophonists alive, and he has lost neither his enthusiasm nor his creativity throughout his illustrious career. He’s worked with a who’s who of the jazz world, including Thelonious Monk, Dizzy Gillespie and Quincy Jones. Pianist Bill Mays has his own long-standing trio, plus …
Clayton’s Latest; An H2 Debut; Rapson’s New Project – Bob Stewart
A 2010 Downbeat Magazine Critic’s Poll Rising Star, pianist and composer Gerald Clayton has been steadily honing his craft since high school. With the release of his Grammy-nominated debut CD in 2009, Clayton began to make his mark as a leader in the jazz community. His dynamic sound has been praised by publications such as …
Wilson Salutes Chicago, New Snidero CD – Bob Stewart
Gerald Wilson, the reigning composer/orchestrator in jazz today, pays homage to his adopted hometown of Chicago on his new CD– “Legacy” — featuring his “Yes Chicago Is…” suite. Composers Igor Stravinsky and Giacomo Puccini also receive Wilson’s musical tips of the hat. Wilson’s son, guitarist Anthony Wilson, and grandson Eric Otis are also represented by …
Solo Metheny, Brecker’s Venture – Bob Stewart
Following his Grammy-winning 2001 solo acoustic record, Pat Metheny began regularly playing the specially tuned baritone guitar he used on that album in the breaks between sound check and the show when he was on the road. “Almost every day as I worked through one well-know tune or another, various visitors or local crew people …