Archive for the ‘Reviews’ Category
Here’s the Audiophile Audition review of the Ralph Bowen “Dedicated” CD….
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Ralph Bowen – Dedicated – Posi-Tone
Dedicated to his mentors.
Published on July 27, 2009
Ralph Bowen – Dedicated – Posi-Tone PR8052, 42:24 ***1/2:
(Ralph Bowen, tenor sax; Sean Jones, trumpet; Adam Rogers, electric guitar; John Patitucci, bass; Antonio Sanchez, drum
Canadian Ralph Bowen was a member of Out of the Blue, a group of “young lions” put together by Blue Note ...Read More
Alto saxophonist Mike DiRubbo receives a nice AAJ review for his “Repercussion” CD…
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Repercussion
Mike DiRubbo | Posi-Tone Records (2009)
by C. Michael Bailey
The immediate appeal of alto saxophonist Mike DiRubbo’s Repercussion is the replacement of the piano by the vibraphone as the rhythm section’s harmony instrument. Guitar-based and piano-less rhythm sections have made their way into the mainstream, leaving the vibraphone-based rhythm section ...Read More
Heres an AAJ article about a bunch of new albums featuring vibes including our very own “Full View” by Ken Fowser/Behn Gillece….
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by Graham L. Flanagan
The vibraphones often create the über-cool “lounge” sound at cocktail parties but don’t pigeonhole the instrument as a gimmicky mood inducer. Legends like Lionel Hampton, Milt Jackson, Cal Tjader and Bobby Hutcherson inhabit the pantheon of the instrument’s alltime heroes. Not surprisingly, myriad players inspired by those greats ...Read More
An All About Jazz piece about saxophonist David Binney that also contains a review of his and Trombonist Alan Ferber’s Posi-Tone CD “In the Paint” …
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David Binney: In The Paint; Ray’s Way & Third Occasion
by Russ Musto
While saxophonist David Binney has been increasingly recognized for his substantial musical talents, the greater part of the praise he has received has focused on his considerable capabilities as a composer, often to the point of overshadowing his skills as a rhythmically agile musician with a rich ...Read More
Heres a JazzTimes.com review of Sam Yahel’s “Hometown” CD….
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Sam Yahel
Hometown
By Susan Frances
Pianist/organist/composer Sam Yahel has found his melodic voicing on his latest solo record Hometown from Posi-Tone Records. After having performed as a sideman for such notable recording artists as Norah Jones, Joshua Redman, and Jim Rotondi, Yahel is stepping onto the frontlines of modern improvisation with his trio, which additionally compri ...Read More
A nice All About Jazz piece about guitarist Yotam Silberstein’s CD “Next Page”
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Next Page
Yotam Silberstein | Posi-Tone Records (2009)
Next Page has been pegged as an organ trio disc. The problem with that is saxman Chris Cheek appears on five of the disc’s nine cuts. True, keyboardist Sam Yahel never lays out, but to completely dismiss Cheek’s role in Yotam Silberstein’s second release as a leader—even for simplicity’s sake—is to ...Read More
Here’s the Audiophile Audition piece on Rotondi’s Blues for Brother Ray CD…
Jim Rotondi – Blues for Brother Ray – Posi-Tone
A rather special addition to the Ray Charles tributes.
Jim Rotondi – Blues for Brother Ray – Posi-Tone PR8045, 52:01 ****1/2:
(Jim Rotondi, trumpet; Eric Alexander, tenor sax; Peter Bernstein, guitar; Mike LeDonne, organ; Joe Farnsworth, drums)
Jim Rotondi has always been one of my favorite young jazz trumpeters. His playing has added much to ...Read More
OK, for once we’re simply speechless…. Please check out this article about our three latest releases that just came in from All About Jazz….
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Posi-Tone Records: More Home Runs with Mike DiRubbo, Ralph Bowen, Sean Nowell
by J Hunter
If Posi-Tone Records was a major league baseball team, it would be at the top of its division. So far in 2009, the label has had big wins with Sam Yahel’s piano trio debut Hometown and guitarist Yotam Silberstein’s overall debut Next Page, not to mention former Ray Charles sid ...Read More
Raul D’Gama Rose’s AAJ review for “Due Reverence”…
www.allaboutjazz.com
Due Reverence is a gem of an album from beginning to end. All five compositions by its protagonist, tenor saxophonist Ralph Bowen, deserve high praise for outstanding invention and impeccable execution. These are erudite compositions, delving not just into musical characters, but more than anything else, empathizing with them, emoting with them by taking turns on a trapeze of ...Read More
Brand new review of Ralph Bowen’s latest CD “Dedicated” featuring guitarist Adam Rogers, bassist John Patitucci, and drummer Antonio Sanchez…
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by Damien Erskine
Ralph Bowen
“Dedicated”
www.ralphbowen.com
This new release from Ralph Bowen is a real gift. Featuring Adam Rogers (gtr), John Patitucci (bs), Antonio Sanchez (drms) and Sean Jones (trmpt) this recording is a real swinging tour-de-force. Aside from the fact that these are some of my favorite players, both Ralph’s playing and com ...Read More