Jazz
On Avishai Cohen
This review appears in the April 2011 issue of The New York City Jazz Record: — Avishai Cohen Introducing Triveni (Anzic) By David R. Adler It’s hard to avoid the word “authenticity” when describing the raw, bone-deep sense of swing that permeates Introducing Triveni, easily one of the top jazz recordings of 2010. Trumpeter Avishai Cohen, bassist Omer Avital and drummer
On Anthony Wilson
This review appears in the April 2011 issue of The New York City Jazz Record: — Anthony Wilson Campo Belo (Goat Hill) By David R. Adler In frequent visits to Brazil since 2005, guitarist Anthony Wilson laid the groundwork and nourished the alliances that led to the marvelous Campo Belo, featuring André Mehmari on piano, Guto Wirtti on bass and
On Kermit Driscoll
My Overdue Ovation column on bassist Kermit Driscoll, in the April 2011 issue of JazzTimes.
New York @ Night: April 2011
From the April 2011 issue of The New York City Jazz Record: — A pattern emerged when the Nicholas Payton Television Studio Orchestra played its third Saturday set at Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola (March 5th): “Blues for Booker Little,” a simmering, Latin-tinged opener featuring the leader on trumpet and Chelsea Baratz on tenor, gave way to “Blue,” a dissonant, shadowy piece
Six Picks: April 2011
My monthly list of recommended CDs, as published in The New York City Jazz Record, April 2011: Ambrose Akinmusire, When the Heart Emerges Glistening (Blue Note) Ralph Bowen, Power Play (Posi-Tone) Adam Cruz, Milestone (Sunnyside) Alexis Cuadrado, Noneto Ibérico (BJU) Christine Jensen Jazz Orchestra, Treelines (Justin Time) Terell Stafford, This Side of Strayhorn (Max Jazz)
ICP in Philly (and New York)
In the new Philadelphia Weekly: Instant Composers Pool Orchestra Fri.-Sun., Apr. 1-3, 8pm. $12 ($30 three-night pass). Christ Church Neighborhood House, 20 N. American St. 215.922.1695 www.arsnovaworkshop.org Founded in 1967, this Amsterdam-based tentet still boasts the keen, pranksterish talents of pianist Misha Mengelberg and drummer Han Bennink, the godfathers of Dutch progressive jazz. The group last came to Philly in
Orrin Evans in Philly (and New York)
In the current Philadelphia Weekly: Orrin Evans’ Captain Black Big Band Mon., Mar. 28, 8pm. $10. Chris’ Jazz Café, 1421 Sansom St. 215.568.3131 www.chrisjazzcafe.com Aside from being one of the most sought-after pianists in jazz, Orrin Evans is a kind of community leader and informal ambassador for the Philadelphia scene. His current project is the Captain Black Big Band, an
The week on disc (88)
In case you missed the last one… Plunge, Tin Fish Tango (Immersion) MSG (Mahanthappa/Sardjoe/Guilfoyle), Tasty! (Plus Loin) Vijay Iyer with Prasanna & Nitin Mitta, Tirtha (ACT) Omar Sosa, Calma (Otá) Orrin Evans, Captain Black Big Band (Posi-Tone) Fred Hersch, Alone at the Vanguard (Palmetto)