Vibraphonist Stefon Harris, saxophonist David Sanchez and trumpeter Christian Scott bridge the cultural and musical divide between the United States and Cuba with their brand new collaboration, “Ninety Miles.” Recorded entirely in Havana, with the help of some highly talented Cuban players, the nine-song set is an experiment that examines the fascinating chemical reaction that …
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Burton Revives Quartet; Hubbard Live & Unreleased – Bob Stewart
Well known throughout his five-decade career for his quartets, beginning with his 1967 group featuring Larry Coryell, Roy Haynes and Steve Swallow, Gary Burton has returned to that configuration for the first time since the mid-’90s with the new disc, “Common Ground.” The Grammy-winning pioneer of the four mallet technique of playing the vibes is …
Return to Forever Unplugged; Two Elianes – Bob Stewart
Pianist Chick Corea, bassist Stanley Clarke and drummer Lenny White have done more in recent decades to redefine jazz-rock fusion and push the limits of its potential than any other musicians today. Together they formed the core of the classic lineup of Return to Forever, the legendary seminal electric jazz fusion band. After reclaiming the …
Flecktones Redux; Goens Debuts – Bob Stewart
Groundbreaking banjoist/composer/bandleader Bela Fleck has reconvened the original members of his band The Flecktones for a brand new disc — “Rocket Science” — marking the first recording by the initial line-up of the group in almost two decades. Pianist and harmonica player Howard Levy is back in the fold alongside Fleck, bassist Victor Wooten and …
KCCK Relatives Remembered
With the arrival of Memorial Day 2011, some KCCK staffers’ relatives, who are no longer with us, are being remembered for their service during war-time. George Dorman’s father, Jack Dorman, was in the U.S. Army for nearly four years during World War II. Most of that time was spent in northern Africa, where he was …
Mouzon Finishes Long-Term Project; Alexander Doesn’t Follow the Crowd – Bob Stewart
In his colorful and wide-ranging career, Alphonse Mouzon has long been considered one of the most skilled and versatile drummers in the music business. He was a member of the original versions of Weather Report and Larry Coryell’s Eleventh House, and worked with Gil Evans, McCoy Tyner, Herbie Hancock, Miles Davis and Jean-Luc Ponty. He’s …
Grusin Live; Matta/Ben-Hur Pairing – Bob Stewart
If you’ve spent any time at all in a movie theater or in front of a TV set during prime time over the past four decades, chances are good you’ve encountered Dave Grusin along the way. In addition to a formidable body of work as a jazz recording artist, the pianist, composer, arranger, and winner …
Redman Debuts New Band, Parlato Returns – Bob Stewart
“James Farm” is a collaborative band featuring saxophonist Joshua Redman, bassist Matt Penman, drummer Eric Harland and keyboardist Aaron Parks. The band uses traditional acoustic jazz quartet instrumentation for its song-based approach to jazz and incorporates the members’ myriad influences: rock, soul, folk, classical and electronica, among many others. The quartet has received critical acclaim …