CD reviews
On Nate Radley
This review appears in the November 2013 issue of The New York City Jazz Record. — Nate Radley Carillon (SteepleChase) By David R. Adler Guitarist Nate Radley doesn’t have the wide recognition of some of his six-string peers, though he’s one of the tastiest and most consistent players on the scene. He’s done enviable sideman work with Alan Ferber, Loren Stillman,
On Mario Pavone
This review appears in the November 2013 issue of The New York City Jazz Record. — Mario Pavone Arc Trio (Playscape) By David R. Adler Recorded live at Cornelia Street Café in February 2013, Arc Trio finds veteran bassist Mario Pavone in turbulent waters with Craig Taborn on piano and Gerald Cleaver on drums. These aren’t some random sidemen: Taborn and Cleaver
WORKS: Michel Gentile, Daniel Kelly, Rob Garcia
This review appears in the September 2013 issue of The New York City Jazz Record. — Michel Gentile/Daniel Kelly/Rob Garcia WORKS (Connection Works) By David R. Adler Flutist Michel Gentile, pianist Daniel Kelly and drummer Rob Garcia aren’t just trio mates: they’re business partners, overseeing the nonprofit Connection Works as it programs concerts, workshops and educational events in Brooklyn. WORKS, their
On Ethan Iverson/Lee Konitz
This review appears in the August 2013 issue of The New York City Jazz Record. — Ethan Iverson/Lee Konitz/Larry Grenadier/Jorge Rossy Costumes Are Mandatory By David R. Adler The smartest thing a younger jazz player can do is to seek wisdom from established masters of the music. Pianist Ethan Iverson has done this again and again, gigging with the likes of
On Christian McBride
This review appears in the August 2013 issue of The New York City Jazz Record. — Christian McBride Trio Out Here By David R. Adler At long last, bassist Christian McBride has weighed in with a straight-down-the-line piano trio session. Yet Out Here throws much of the spotlight onto a different Christian — young pianist Christian Sands, who handles with aplomb
On Ryan Blotnick
This review appears in the July 2013 issue of The New York City Jazz Record. — Ryan Blotnick Solo, Volume I (ind.) By David R. Adler It’s odd for a solo acoustic guitar album to be more varied, harmonically and sonically, than a lot of full-band efforts, but such is true of Ryan Blotnick’s Solo, Volume I. The Maine native plays
On Miguel Zenón
This review appears in the May 2013 issue of The New York City Jazz Record. — Miguel Zenón & The Rhythm Collective Oye!!! Live in Puerto Rico (Miel) By David R. Adler For years alto saxophonist Miguel Zenón has made quartet albums with the brilliant pianist Luis Perdomo as a central focus. Zenón’s music, therefore, has always been thick with harmony.
On Eric Revis
This review appears in the April 2013 issue of The New York City Jazz Record. — Eric Revis Parallax By David R. Adler Bassist Eric Revis, with his immense tone and supple sense of swing, has helped define the sound of the Branford Marsalis Quartet for over 15 years. As a leader he’s taken an eclectic approach, starting from acoustic