Brittany Anjou ‘Enamiĝo Reciprokataj’ Origin Records brittanyanjou.com If the title of pianist Brittany Anjou’s excellent new CD seems unfamiliar, it’s because “Enamiĝo Reciprokataj” means "Reciprocal Love" in Esperanto – the would-be international language invented in 1887. That didn’t quite work out, but Anjou, who views Esperanto as a “psychic dream,” learned the language anyway, finding […]
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Album review: ‘Swingin’ in Seattle: Live at the Penthouse (1966-1967)’
Cannonball Adderley ‘Swingin’ in Seattle: Live at the Penthouse (1966-1967)’ Reel to Real Recordings cannonball-adderley.com Julian “Cannonball” Adderley was not only one of the greatest alto saxophonists in jazz, he also led one of the greatest bands. That’s why the release of a newly discovered recording, culled from mid-1960’s radio broadcasts, is such a welcome […]
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Album review: ‘Hidden Treasure, Volume One: Monday Nights’
The Gil Evans Orchestra ‘Hidden Treasures, Volume One: Monday Nights’ Bopper Spock Suns Music pledgemusic.com/projects/gil-evans-orchestra The late, great arranger Gil Evans may be best known for “Sketches of Spain” and other albums he arranged for Miles Davis, but The Gil Evans Orchestra, broke new ground every Monday night at the Greenwich Village club Sweet Basil. […]
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Album review: ‘Presence’
Brad Whiteley ‘Presence’ Destiny Records bradwhiteley.com Pianist Brad Whiteley has worked with a diverse array of artists from Regina Spektor to Dave Liebman, not to mention his role in the pit band of Broadway’s “Avenue Q.” Somehow, Whiteley has found the time to compose and arrange 11 superb tunes, and he wastes no time in […]
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Folkfaces frontman Tyler Westcott hosts January residency at The Little
Buffalo musician Tyler Westcott adds his own new, soulful twist to traditional forms of American roots music like folk, bluegrass, and the blues.
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2019 Rochester Jazz Festival names George Benson and Steve Gadd Band as headliners
The 2019 CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival, taking place June 21 through 29, has announced its first headliners: George Benson and Steve Gadd Band.
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Album review: ‘Subtle Disguise’
Joe Locke ‘Subtle Disguise’ Origin Records joelocke.com Anyone who has witnessed a performance by homegrown and world-renowned vibraphonist Joe Locke knows one thing: he does not stand still. The same can be said for his music. Every album brings a fresh group of musicians and unexpected turns. “Subtle Disguise” – featuring pianist Jim Ridl, bassist […]
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Tom Kohn and Bop Shop Records celebrate 30 years of concerts
Tom Kohn is the proprietor of Bop Shop Records, but over the last 30 years he’s also put on hundreds of concerts and, in the process, gotten close to the artists he loves.
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Album review: ‘Little Big’
Aaron Parks ‘Little Big’ Ropeadope aaronparks.com In the 10 years since his highly acclaimed debut album, “Invisible Cinema,” pianist Aaron Parks has recorded a few more CD’s, but he’s spent most of his playing time serving as a sideman for Kurt Rosenwinkel, Lage Lund, and many others. In these settings, he has always enhanced the […]
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Review: ‘iQba: Jazz Meets Cuban Timba’
Carlos Averhoff Jr. ‘iQba: Jazz Meets Cuban Timba’ Inner Circle Music averhoffjr.com Saxophonist Carlos Averhoff Jr. has the perfect pedigree to introduce a new strain of Afro-Cuban music to unfamiliar listeners. If you recognize his name, it’s because Carlos Averhoff Sr. was a member of the legendary Cuban ensemble, Irakere. Averhoff Jr. came of age […]
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Album review: ‘Ask for Chaos’
Gilad Hekselman “Ask for Chaos” Motéma Music giladhekselman.com It has a decidedly odd title and only lasts a few seconds, but “prologu00001101” — the wonderfully crazy opening track from guitarist Gilad Hekselman’s newly released “Ask For Chaos” — lets you know in no uncertain terms that this will not be a run-of-the-mill jazz album. Hekselman […]
