The New York City Jazz Record
New York @ Night: December 2013
From the December 2013 issue of The New York City Jazz Record. — When cornetist Taylor Ho Bynum and his sextet finished their first set at the Jazz Gallery (November 9th), someone from the venue reached up to put a delicate framed photograph on the wall. “Did we knock that down?” Bynum joked, but the thought was plausible: his band rose
Six Picks: December 2013
My monthly list of recommended CDs, as published in The New York City Jazz Record, December 2013: Ben Allison, The Stars Look Very Different Today (Sonic Camera) Jamie Baum Septet +, In This Life (Sunnyside) Marco Cappelli Acoustic Trio, Le Stagioni Del Commissario Ricciardi (Tzadik) Myra Melford, Life Carries Me This Way (Firehouse 12) Billy Mintz, Mintz Quartet (Thirteenth Note) Colin
On Kirk Knuffke
This review appears in the November 2013 issue of The New York City Jazz Record. — Kirk Knuffke Chorale (SteepleChase) By David R. Adler Cornet specialists aren’t in huge supply, but Kirk Knuffke stands out among this unique lot for his versatility and expressive depth. He’s explored Steve Lacy’s music with Ideal Bread and the Lennie Tristano legacy with Ted Brown.
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
New York @ Night: November 2013
From the November 2013 issue of The New York City Jazz Record. — Celebrating the release of Ängsudden Song Cycle (482 Music) at Roulette (October 13), multi-reedist Mike McGinnis could barely be seen during the concert’s first half. He was up in the balcony playing “Ängsudden Abstracts” for solo soprano saxophone while dancer Davalois Fearon performed onstage below. In a way,
Six Picks: November 2013
My monthly list of recommended CDs, as published in The New York City Jazz Record, November 2013: Amir ElSaffar, Alchemy (Pi) Dave King Trucking Company, Adopted Highway (Sunnyside) Ghost Train Orchestra, Book of Rhapsodies (Accurate) Mike McGinnis + 9, Road*Trip (RKM) Aaron Parks, Arborescence (ECM) Michele Rosewoman’s New Yor-Uba, A Musical Celebration of Cuba in America (Advance Dance)
Six Picks: October 2013
My monthly list of recommended CDs, as published in The New York City Jazz Record, October 2013: Ralph Alessi, Baida (ECM) Geri Allen, Grand River Crossings: Motown & Motor City Inspirations (Motéma) Samuel Blaser Consort In Motion, A Mirror to Machaut (Songlines) Linda Oh, Sun Pictures (Greenleaf) Mario Pavone, Arc Trio (Playscape) Leron Thomas, Whatever (ind.)