JazzTimes piece on Orrin Evans “Captain Black Big Band”….
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The prolific pianist Orrin Evans has long been an integral part of the Philly jazz scene, as both a catalyst within the city and an ambassador to the greater jazz consciousness. His Captain Black Big Band, with its mix of hometown heroes and higher-profile New York players, embodies that duality. But with clubs closing and mentors passing away, can the City of Brotherly Love keep it ...Read More
Dan Bilawsky’s AAJ review for Dave Juarez “Round Red Light”…
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The quintet that came together to record Round Red Light is a unique conglomeration of established talent, rising-star scene-stealers, and artists who are only starting their ascent and journey upward in the world of jazz. While guitarist Dave Juarez falls into the last category, his debut album should go a long way in creating a buzz around the Barcelona-born musician.
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Lucid Culture write-up for Jared Gold “All Wrapped Up”….
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Organist Jared Gold Wraps up a Diverse, Intense Album
Jared Gold’s new B3 organ jazz album All Wrapped Up may not be the last thing you would expect, but it’s different. Before we get into this, let’s establish the fact that the world would be a much less enjoyable place without the B3 grooves of Lonnie Smith, Jimmy McGriff, the late Jimmy Smith and of course Jame ...Read More
Rob Young reviews Dave Juarez “Round Red Light”…
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With his debut recording composer/guitarist Dave Juarez turned left from center to record “ROUND RED LIGHT” and join the promising and compelling new voice in jazz Posi-Tone Records. The LA based label has caught the eyes, ears and attention of young, creative and innovative musicians globally by the dozens and Dave Juarez is positively one artist I’m sure jazz enthusiasts on ...Read More
New CD released today on Posi-Tone! Art Hirahara “Noble Path”……
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Art Hirahara – Piano
Yoshi Waki – Bass
Dan Aran – Drums
Turn over a new leaf and tune in to the tasteful stylings of pianist Art Hirahara as he travels down along the “Noble Path.” Employing a wide palette of styles and sounds, Hirahara quickly establishes himself as a gifted instrumentalist and makes a bold statement of purpose with both his stunning mu ...Read More
Music and More review by Tim Niland for Orrin Evans “Captain Black Big Band”…
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Putting together a big band in these dicey economic times is a tough proposition at best, but pianist and composer Orin Evans is bucking the odds with this large ensemble that features tight ensemble playing and fine soloing. It is a particularly large band and this allows them to play several distinct textures and work them into the bands overall sound. The ensemble mesh ...Read More
SomethingElse! coverage for Art Hirahara “Noble Path”….
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On May 3rd, Posi-Tone Records will deliver a rare new album by NYC-based pianist Art Hirahara, called Noble Path. “Lyrical” is an adjective I’ve seen ascribed to pianist Art Hirahara, and it’s one he lives up to on this trio date for his first Posi-Tone record. Though he hadn’t been very prolific leading sessions, Hirahara has been busy on the club circuit sinc ...Read More
Ken Blanchard weighs in on Noah Haidu “Slipstream”….
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The Joyful Jazz of Noah Haidu
As spring slowly and tentatively emerges from under a long winter, your South Dakota jazz fan dearly needs something to cheer him up. I am listening to Noah Haidu’s Slipstream. It is doing the trick.
Haidu is a New York pianist and member of the group Native Soul. He is a student of Kenny Baron and Barry Harris. The personne ...Read More
A nice review for Noah Haidu “Slipstream”….
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Noah Haidu is a pianist who endows his debut, “Slipstream” (Posi-Tone) with a no-nonsense, straight-ahead groove, and it’s some of the best group jazz you can hear in 2011, thanks to a line-up of boffo contemporary players — trumpeter Jeremy Pelt and saxophonist Jon Irabagon, two neo-traditionalists who always blow hot and cool; bassist Chris Haney and dru ...Read More
A new review for Art Hirahara “Noble Path”…
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For his trio CD, “Noble Path” (Posi-Tone) the Bay area pianist Art Hirahara goes pleasurably old school, with an abundance of catchy, melodic originals. It’s a successful foray into the kind of music that one associates with leaders like Kenny Barron, Cedar Walton or John Hicks, and it’s clear that Hirahara holds a deep respect for musicians that ply the jazz trio ...Read More