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Another nice review for Joe Magnarelli “Lookin’ Up!”….
www.allaboutjazz.com/
Joe Magnarelli: Lookin’ Up! (2014)
By
BRUCE LINDSAY,
Published: July 12, 2014 | 378 views
Trumpeter Joe Magnarelli has been a jazz scene stalwart for 30 years. Based in New York since 1986 he’s worked with a broad range of musicians including Lionel Hampton, Jimmy Cobb and Michael Feinstein and has released a series of albums as leader.Lookin’ Up! ...Read More
Dan Bilawsky reviews Michael Dease “Relentless”…
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Michael Dease: Relentless (2014)
By
DAN BILAWSKY,
While rising star trombonist Michael Dease’s previous albums have all been small group affairs, much of his sideman work has marked him as something of a large ensemble specialist. He’s put his slide to good use in numerous big bands and jazz orchestras, including those led by Christian McBride, Charles Tollive ...Read More
More All About Jazz coverage for Walt Weiskopf “Overdrive”…
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Walt Weiskopf: Overdrive (2014)
By
C. ANDREW HOVAN,
Published: July 12, 2014 | 438 views
Since making his first two records on the independent Iris label back in the early ’90s, Walt Weiskopf has staked a claim as one of the most advanced and iconic tenor saxophonists in jazz. However, even as he went on to record one great record after another for Criss Cr ...Read More
Here’s the first review for the new Joe Magnarelli CD “Lookin’ Up!”…
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Longtime trumpet sideman Joe Magnarelli first bowed as a leader in 1995 (Why Not) but Lookin’ Up! (out June 24, 2014) marks his first for Posi-Tone Records. The welcoming environment the label offers for straight-ahead cats like Magnarelli is one good reason why Lookin’ Up! is already off on the good foot.
The other is ...Read More
Here are some French Reviews for several of our 2014 releases…
www.culturejazz.fr
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Steve DAVIS : “For Real”
Le tromboniste Steve Davis (né en 1967 aux USA) reste très attaché aux émanations du be-bop. Dans ce nouvel album il s’exprime avec verve et générosité sur ses propres compositions, essentiellement. Remarquablement entouré, il laisse de l’e ...Read More
Walt Weiskopf and Ralph Bowen get high praise from Richard Kamins of StepTempest …
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If ever there was an apropos name for recording, “Overdrive” is the one. The brand new CD by saxophonist/composer Walt Weiskopf, his debut on Posi-Tone, is powered by the rhythm section of Donald Edwards(drums), David Wong (bass) and Peter Zak (piano). The leader, who sticks to tenor sax for this date, also utilizes the talents of Yotam Silberste ...Read More
Ralph Bowen “Standard Deviation” gets a review on Dusted in Exile….
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Ralph Bowen – Standard Deviation (Posi-Tone)
With a title that risks accusations of the overly arch, tenorist Ralph Bowen’s Standard Deviation still telegraphs its intent with admirable economy. Eight standards parsed and pieced back together in deviously different forms by a quartet of equals. Bowen quotes Zappa in the gatefold sleeve, and that influence is tan ...Read More
Midwest Records chimes in on Walt Weiskopf “Overdrive”…
http://midwestrecord.com/MWR812.html
WALT WEISKOPF/Overdrive: Delightful. A modern day cat that can deliver the daddio without the pretension. A driving, swinging straight ahead sax led session, this cat can blow and wail up a storm of late night oomph that makes you wonder where all the energy comes from. The back up crew is right in step making this a winner throughout. By all means, check it ou ...Read More
Rifftides recommends Orrin Evans “Mother’s Touch”…
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Orrin Evans’ Captain Black Big Band, Mother’s Touch (Posi-Tone)
Regulars at the uptown New York club Smoke relish not only the musicianship but also the slap-dash camaraderie that pianist Orrin Evans’ big band exhibits during performances. Without the fun and games, the band is just as compelling in this studio recording. Evans’ “In My Soul,” slow and slinky with ...Read More
Walt Weiskopf is on WBGO’s radar with “Overdrive”…
http://www.wbgo.org/
Walt Weiskopf is a “man of many colors,” to take from the title of one of his previous recordings.
The tenor saxophonist has been featured in the big bands of Buddy Rich and Toshiko Akiyoshi.
His diverse sideman credits include work with Frank Sinatra, Steely Dan and Steve Smith’s Jazz Legacy.
His instruction books ...Read More