Jazz Reviews

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Selection of Jazz Reviews

Find jazz reviews of the latest recording artists and groups, including reviews of classic jazz recordings from the past.

My rating system is as follows:

5 Stars = A Jazz Classic!
4 Stars = An Exemplary Recording
3 Stars = A Good Listen
2 Stars = Pedestrian at Best
1 Star = Cover Your Ears!


Origin Suite: Michael Waldrop – Another great release from Michael Waldrop and his band. Arrangements from Jack Cooper and Gerald Stockton. Some electric playing from Waldrop and Jimi Tunnell.


Holmes: Jeff Benedict Big Big Band – Wildly upbeat big band charts, featuring the writing and solo work of Paul McKee, of Woody Herman fame.


To The Edge: Mark Taylor and the Big Band – Longtime Kenton composer and arranger has a new collection of music.


Mists: Charles Ives for Jazz Orchestra – A sensational recording of eight works for big band, arranged by Jack Cooper and based on the music of the American modernist composer, Charles Ives.


Time Within Itself: Michael Waldrop Big Band – Drummer Michael Waldrop’s first big band recording, with arrangements by Jack Cooper and guest soloist Jimi Tunnell.


Event Horizon: The Mark Wade Trio – A brilliant new jazz trio with eight original compositions, great soloists, and a distinctive sound.


 

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5935 Havilland Lane
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