SomethingElse Reviews blows up the “High Road” from David Gibson’s new CD “Boom!”…
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Mainstream jazz is always a pleasure to hear when it’s played with crisp vitality and that’s just what trombone player David Gibson brings to the table with his sixth album Boom!. Due out January 20, 2015 by Posi-Tone Records, Boom! is comprised of mostly Gibson originals he wrote with members of his quintet in mind.
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Richard Kamins reviews Art Hirahara “Libations & Meditations”…
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Pianist and composer Art Hirahara has worked and continues to work with a varied group of artists, from the late baritone saxophonist/activist Fred Ho to vocalist Bianca Wu to Travis Sullivan’s Björkestra, bringing a fine sense of melody and rhythmic sophistication to each project. “Libations and Meditations” is his 2n ...Read More
Dan Bilawsky reviews David Gibson “Boom!” for All About Jazz…
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Trombonist David Gibson’s Boom!—his sixth leader date, and third release on the Posi-Tone imprint—is something of a fresh start. His two previous releases—A Little Somethin’ (Posi-Tone, 2009) and End Of The Tunnel (Posi-Tone, 2011)—were cut from the same cloth, as each largely focused on funk, soul jazz, and swing; both a ...Read More
Bop n Jazz goes “Boom!” for David Gibson…
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David Gibson is back with a retro swing and arguably one of 2014’s finest releases!
Posi-Tone may well be one of the strongest if not the strongest straight ahead labels. Boom! is an elegant yet wildly sophisticated swing that will hit you right between the eyes. The sound is reminiscent of the working bands that started a grand tradition ...Read More
Mark Corroto keeps “Moving Right Along” with Jon Davis on All About Jazz…
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by Mark Corroto
Every jazz generation has its own Tommy Flanagan, an unheralded player that finally steps into the spotlight and everyone wonders how he has been hiding in plain sight all these years. With Moving Right Along, a follow up to One Up Front(Posi-Tone, 2013) pianist Jon Davis takes center stage with an assured sense of sw ...Read More
Nate Chinen reviews Art Hirahara “Libations & Meditations” for the NY Times
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ART HIRAHARA
“Libations & Meditations” (Posi-Tone)
We live in an age of riches, at least where the subject concerns working jazz pianists. You could stick with established names, many of them playing as well as ever, and feel abundantly fulfilled. Or you could focus on new arrivals, still in their 20s, and savor a sense of discove ...Read More
Bop ‘n Jazz reviews Jon Davis “Moving Right Along”…
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With pianist Jon Davis, always expect the unexpected and his upcoming release Moving Right Along is no exception. Davis is one of the more adventurous and thought provoking pianists of the day.
The typical straight ahead piano trio can border on the tedious at times. One leader and two after thoughts banging out a selection of predi ...Read More
BlogCritics Music Review: Art Hirahara – ‘Libations and Meditations’
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by Jon Sobel
Jazz pianist Art Hirahara’s new trio album Libations and Meditations (Posi-Tone) has cracked a shell for me. I listen to a lot of jazz. I have even played some jazz (or at least tinkered around its edges) in my time. But I almost never write about it. Jazz writ ...Read More
D4M reviews Brian Charette’s latest CD “Good Tipper”…
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Brian Charette – Good Tipper
Released by D4 at 4:00 PM
There’s not enough great jazz coming out these days, but this little gem by jazz organist/keyboard player Brian Charette is a great find heading into the new year. You can expect an hour of quality instrumental jazz with Brian and a few talented friends.
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Audiophile Audition Reviews “Good Tipper”…
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Brian Charette – Good Tipper – Posi-Tone PR8128, 58:23 ****:
(Brian Charette – B-3 organ; Avi Rothbard – guitar; Jordan Young – drums; Yotam Silberstein – guitar (2, 4, 7, 9); Mark Ferber – drums (2, 4, 7, 9); Joe Sucato – saxophone (10))
Brian Charette is one of the rising Hammond B-3 jazz stars. He is in demand as a sideman, and has worke ...Read More