Cuong Vu, The Making of History Meets Pat Metheny
by Jeff Becker Watching the development of an artist over the years is probably one of the most gratifying aspects of being a jazz reviewer. …
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Chris Ziemba, Manhattan Lullaby
by Jeff Becker The winner of the 2011 Jacksonville Jazz Piano Competition, pianist and composer Chris Ziemba is becoming an active presence on the New…
Brian Bromberg, Full Circle
by Jeff Becker Brian Bromberg’s latest CD, Full Circle, is fittingly titled. The long-time and well-received bass player has been virtually absent from the public…
Terry Marshall, Arrival
by Icrom Bigrad Composer/Pianist Terry Marshall has put together an enjoyable project entitled, Arrival featuring five original compositions and six well and not so well…
MoFrancesco Quintetto, Maloca
by Jeff Becker Well-crafted and swinging, bassist Francesco Valente presents bits of hard bop mixed with contemporary refrains, coupled with musicianship that sparkles with each…
Larry Corban, The Circle Starts Here
Larry Corban, The Circle Starts Here by Icrom Bigrad New York City based guitarist Larry Corban along with upright bassist Harvie S and drummer Steve…
Takeshi Asai, French Trio, Vol. 1
by Jeff Becker Takeshi Asai is a jazz pianist and composer that lives and performs in Europe, Asia and the U.S. French Trio, Vol. 1…
Jimmy Giuffre, Free Fall
Jimmy Giuffre, Free Fall Review by Jeff Becker The years between the release of Jimmy Giuffre’s ground-breaking 1962 album Free Fall and his return to…
Lage Lund, Foolhardy
Lage Lund, Foolhardy Review by Jeff Becker Guitarist Lage Lund returns to the quartet format with his third leader release for Criss Cross entitled, Foolhardy….
Tim Bedner, Of Light and Shadow
by Jeff Becker Guitarist Tim Bedner masterfully conveys the art of color and textural contrasts in his brilliant offering Of Light and Shadow. His ability to create the…