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Bruce Lindsay reviews Travis Sullivan “New Directions”….
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Travis Sullivan’s New Directions, his Posi-Tone debut, is a rewarding trip through a mix of strong, self-penned, tunes and an unusual combination of covers. The saxophonist leads his quartet with style, emphasizing musicality and emotional engagement over displays of technique, and creating a sparkly collection that emphatically establishes his talents as a composer as ...Read More
Bruce Lindsay’s AAJ review for David Gibson “End of the Tunnel”…
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Words like “funky” and “groovy” are often bandied about by musicians, reviewers and fans alike. Once upon a time they represented the heights of popular musical achievement; today, they’re a little anachronistic, their use more ironic than laudatory. Then something comes along that epitomizes both terms, and reclaims them as badges of honor. Tromb ...Read More
JazzWrap reviews David Gibson “End of the Tunnel”…
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Getting praise from the great (and one of my favourites), Curtis Fuller, is one thing. Backing it up is another. David Gibson has been able to do that for quite some time. With five albums under his belt as leader, his latest, The End Of The Tunnel is yet another fine effort that solidifies his status as one of the most dynamic (along with Steve Davis) on the scene today.
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John Barron reviews Jared Gold “All Wrapped Up”….
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New York-based organist Jared Gold leads a no-nonsense set of original progressive jazz compositions on All Wrapped Up, his fourth release for Posi Tone Records. Along with a trio of acclaimed sidemen—tenor saxophonist Ralph Bowen, trumpeter Jim Rotondi and drummer Quincy Davis—Gold draws deep into the well of organ-led jazz, preserving the styles of some of the genre ...Read More
Ken Blanchard on Jared Gold “All Wrapped Up”….
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I’ve been listening to more organ music tonight: Jared Gold’s All Wrapped Up. Gold leads a quartet consisting of Ralph Bowen on tenor sax, Jim Rotondi on trumpet and flugelhorn, and Quincy Davis on drums. The instrument conspicuous by its absence is the bass. Is it really jazz if there isn’t the thump of the bass?
Well, yes. Gold has a very vigor ...Read More
Step Tempest review for David Gibson “End of the Tunnel”…
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“End of the Tunnel” is the second Posi-Tone release for composer/trombonist David Gibson. It’s also th second to feature his quartet of Julius Tolentino (alto saxophone), Jared Gold (organ, bass pedals), and Quincy Davis (drums). The 9 tracks move from the “soul-funk” of Herbie Hancock’s “Blind Man, Blind Man” to the Cr ...Read More
Ted Panken’s write-up for “End of the Tunnel”…
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David Gibson, END OF THE TUNNEL (Posi-Tone)
A lot of individualistic trombone virtuosos emerged during the ‘70s and ‘80s—George Lewis, Steve Turre, Ray Anderson, Robin Eubanks, Conrad Herwig, Frank Lacy, Gary Valente…I could go on. But outside of Wycliffe Gordon, Clifton Anderson, Ronald Westray, and one or two others, trombone players don’t pop immediately to min ...Read More
Another review for Art Hirahara “Noble Path”…
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Art Hirahara’s new debut CD Noble Path is full of well crafted stories told in a contemporary style that borrows more from the mainstream than the modern – but don’t let that fool you – this is an exciting new trio with depth and width in their vision and execution. Hirahara builds tension and excitement with two hands, the left locking into full fingered voici ...Read More
Dan Bilawsky reviews David Gibson “End of the Tunnel”…
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David Gibson’s A Little Somethin’ (Posi-Tone, 2009) had a lot to offer, the trombonist garnering attention for its vibrant swing, soul and funk-laced jazz, but it wasn’t a one-man show. He had some help from a stellar support crew, and the same musicians that assisted in fleshing out his vision there return for another go-round on End Of The Tunnel.
While s ...Read More
Sax Shed reviews David Gibson “End of the Tunnel”…
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Trombonist David Gibson has paired together with Marc Free of Posi-tone Records to release “End of the Tunnel.” Gibson is joined by Julius Tolentino on alto saxophone; Jared Gold on organ and Quincy Davis on drums. The release date is set for May 31, 2011.
“End of the Tunnel” features several compositions by Gibson and Gold as well as a couple songs by Herbie Hancock and Jackie ...Read More