100 Greatest Jazz Albums

2011-12-28T13:20:00.001Z

100 Greatest Jazz Albums brings you the best jazz, highlighting the great jazz albums, selecting the best of the jazz CD and MP3 new releases. The 100 Greatest Jazz Albums Jazz New Releases Jazz Re-releases Forthcoming New Releases and Re-releases The Top 100 Jazz CD Album Charts Great Free Jazz Podcasts Jazz On DVD Jazz Links What's On Our Jukebox &

Jazz Albums of the Year 2012

2011-12-28T13:19:00.021Z

The Top 20 best jazz albums of the past year Some great new music makes this another great year for innovative jazz. 1. Keith Jarrett - Rio (ECM) 2CD 2. Bill Frisell - All We Are Saying.... (Savoy Jazz) 3. Tom Harrell - Time of the Sun (HighNote) 4. Charles Lloyd - Athens Concert (ECM) 2CD 5.

Jazz New Releases - December 2011 / January 2012

2011-12-17T13:19:00.000Z

New releases and re-releases for December 2011 and January 2012. December 2011: Some key albums released ahead of the holiday - A 7CD restrospective of Brad Mehldau's The Art of Trio recordings heads the list. But uncharacteristically, many album releases are held over into January. January 2012: The New Year kicks of with some strong releases - Chick Corea, Charlie Haden, Hank Jones,

Jazz New Releases - October 2011

2011-10-23T13:08:00.002Z

New releases and re-releases for October 2011. The best new jazz album releases this month. Some good albums this month. The three Criss Cross albums finally make it to release on October 11th and there are new albums by Stefano Battaglia, James Carter and Pat Martino. Meanwhile the long awaited Keith Jarrett album 'Rio' has been put back until November 8th. More details on the above

Jazz New Releases - September 2011

2011-09-16T12:16:00.003Z

New releases and re-releases for September 2011. The best new jazz album releases this month. Back from their summer break, the jazz record industry moves back into gear with a very strong line up of new releases. Bill Frisell (two), Sony Rollins, Chick Corea, John Scofield, Joey DeFrancesco, Charles Lloyd, 3 good looking Criss-Cross albums, two big band projects (Ron Carter, Christian

Jazz New Releases - July 2011

2011-07-09T13:10:00.002Z

New releases and re-releases for July 2011. The best new jazz album releases this month. Not as strong as last month, but some good releases nonetheless. New discs from Curtis Fuller, Eric Harland, Phil Catherine, Paul Motian, Cedar Walton and Phil Woods and Bill Mays - and an interesting re-release of Charlie Christian's epoch making guitar playing. Oh, and a big Abstract Logix 2CD live

Jazz New Releases June 2011

2011-06-12T11:09:00.004Z

New releases and re-releases for May 2011. The best new jazz album releases this month. An even better month ahead for jazz! New discs by Pat Metheny, Chic Corea, Larry Carlton, Gary Burton, Branford Marsalis, Hiromi, Craig Taborn, David Sanchez, Christian Scott, Tim Berne....... and rediscovered 'new' material from John Coltrane, Bill Evans and Weather Report! More details on the above

Jazz New releases May 2011

2011-05-08T13:19:00.003Z

New releases and re-releases for May 2011. The best new jazz album releases this month. A good month ahead for jazz! New discs by Brad Mehldau, Steve Khan, Larry Goldings (re-release), Alex Sipiagin, Mike Moreno, Danny Grissett, David Binney, Marc Copland, Eliane Elias, Jim Snidero, Larry Goldings and Tom Harrell - and more live sets from Smalls....... More details on the above releases

Jazz New Releases -April 2011

2011-04-01T13:49:00.001Z

New releases and re-releases for April 2011. The best new jazz album releases this month. An interesting month with key releases from Terrell Stafford, Joe Locke, Walt Weiskopf (with Renee Rosnes), Paul Motian and Eric Alexander. More details on the above releases here Here is the listing: Tuesday February 1st 2011 Marcus Miller - A Night in Monte Carlo (Concord)

Brad Mehldau - Live In Marciac

2011-03-06T13:19:00.001Z

album review Nonesuch Recorded live August 2nd 2006 at Jazz in Marciac, Marciac, France Release date: February 28th 2011 Availability: CD+DVD, MP3 Download amazon CD When Keith Jarrett recorded 'The Koln Concert' for ECM in 1975, he did so under less than ideal circumstances. The wrong piano (a baby grand) was set on stage for him to play, one that he disliked and came close to refusing

Hank Jones – Trio with Mads Vinding and Al Foster

2011-02-13T13:19:00.001Z

album review StoryvilleRecording date: March 19th 1991 at Focus Recording, Copenhagen, Denmark Re-release date: February 8th 2011Availabilty: CD, MP3 downloadamazon CDThe death of Hank Jones (in May 2010) focuses the mind on his great contribution to jazz with recordings spanning a 70 year period. He was there in New York in the 40s at the start of bop, as wikipedia records:'He worked with John

Jazz New Releases - February 2011

2011-01-30T13:00:00.001Z

New releases and re-releases for February 2011. The best new jazz album releases this month. And some good hard bop re-releases Some really good looking jazz new releases coming up this month. Look out for new releases by Marcus Miller, Kurt Elling and Brad Mehldau plus a good clutch of new albums from Criss Cross and Savant. Oh, and a new Miles Davis live album! More details on the above

Joe Lovano US Five - Bird Songs

2011-01-29T13:01:00.000Z

album review Blue Note Release date: January 11th 2011 Availability: CD, MP3 Download amazon CD Joe Lovano, recognised now as one of the main bearers of the flame of the jazz tradition, turns his attention to Charlie Parker. The band features two drummers (Otis Brown III and Francisco Mela), Esperanza Spalding (bass) and James Weidman (piano) in addition to Joe Lovano (Tenor sax). The

Jazz New Releases - January 2011

2010-12-31T13:19:00.001Z

New releases and re-releases for January 2011. The best new jazz album releases this month. And some good hard bop re-releases Some really good looking jazz new releases coming up this month. Look out for the second batch of releases in the excellent series 'Live At Smalls- Jimmy Greene, Peter Bernstein, Ari Hoenig, Ben Woolfe, Spike Wilner, Omer Avital. And new albums from Mike DiRubbo and

Jazz Albums of the Year 2011

2010-12-28T13:03:00.016Z

The Top 20 best jazz albums of the past year. Some great new music makes this one of the best years in recent times for innovative jazz. 1. Keith Jarrett and Charlie Haden - Jasmine (ECM) Review 2. Tom Harrell - Roman Nights (HighNote) Review 3. Charles Lloyd - Mirror (ECM) Review 4. Bobby Hutcherson-

Chad McCullough / Michal Vanoucek - The Sky Cries

2010-12-25T20:07:00.008Z

Album review. Trumpeter Chad McCullough teams up with Slovakian pianist Michal Vanoucek in a breakthrough album of innovative jazzOriginRecorded at Robert Lang Studios, Seattle WA on 23rd October 2009Release date: October 19th 2010Availability: CD, MP3 DownloadAs in last year's excellent 'Dark Wood, Dark Water', Chad McCullough teams up with saxophonist Mark Taylor – also featured on Randy

Jazz New Releases - December 2010

2010-12-02T08:19:00.002Z

New releases and re-releases for December 2010. The best new jazz album releases this month. And some good hard bop re-releases Not a great month for new jazz releases - the jazz labels put out what they were planning for the Holiday season in November. But there are some good hard bop re-releases which, if you don't know them, are a real treat. And Charlie Haden pops up with an interesting

George Coleman - Amsterdam After Dark

2010-11-07T11:18:00.007Z

Album review. The great jazz sax player George Coleman on the top of his game in an impressive live date from 1978 Timeless Jazz Legacy Recording date: December 29th 1978 at Sound Ideas Studio, New York City Re-release date: October 29th 2010 Availabilty: CD, MP3 download amazon CD George Coleman came out on the wrong end of a misunderstanding with Tony Williams, according to Miles

Jazz New Releases - November 2010

2010-10-31T19:55:00.003Z

New releases and re-releases for November 2010. Best jazz album releases this month with particular interest in Dave Brubeck (who is 90 this year) A good month with some great jazz releases. The interest in Dave Brubeck (who is 90 this year) continues with a number of good value multi CD re-releases and repackages of his music. Elsewhere ECM continues to pursue excellence in European jazz with

Forthcoming jazz CD new releases -Archive

2010-10-20T13:00:00.002Z

Here is an archive of earlier Forthcoming Jazz CD new releases....... May 2010 Re-release date: Tuesday May 11th 2010 Bobby Hutcherson "Total Eclipse" (Zoom) amazon CD Release date: Tuesday May 11th 2010 Yotam "Resonance" (Jazz Legacy) amazon CD Release date: Tuesday May 18th 2010 Jake Hertzog "Patterns" (Buckyball) amazon CD Review Release date: Tuesday May 18th 2010 Alex

Randy Halberstadt - Flash Point

2010-10-17T12:01:00.007Z

Album review. Excellent jazz new release from Origin Records featuring a great line up and original compositions Origin Recorded at Avast Studios, Seattle on 30th / 31st January 2010 Release date: September 21st 2010 Availability: CD, MP3 Download Seattle-based pianist Randy Halberstadt's second release for Origin offers three attractive dimensions to his music as performer and composer.

Jim Rotondi - 1000 Rainbows

2010-10-10T18:48:00.006Z

Album review. Posi-Tone continues its run of great run of innovative straight ahead jazz jazz albums with this excellent line up. Posi-Tone Release date: August 3rd 2010 Availability: CD, MP3 Download Jim Rotondi's third Posi-Tone release presents the best of the label's attempt to keep straight ahead mainstream jazz at the forefront. The band - Jim Rotondi (trumpet), Joe Locke (

Bill Frisell - Beautiful Dreamers

2010-10-09T15:40:00.010Z

Album review. Bill Frisell's uniquely personal take on jazz continues with this fine new release. Savoy Jazz Release date: August 31st 2010 Availability: CD, MP3 Download On Bill Frisell's first album for Savoy Jazz he is joined by Eyvind Kang (viola) and Rudy Royston (drums), an unconventional line up that delivers. As he states: 'For a long time I'd had the dream of making a trio

Charles Lloyd - Mirror

2010-10-03T08:54:00.010Z

Album review. The great sax player returns in triumph with a breakthrough album of the best in expressive jazz ECM Release date: September 14th 2010 Availability: CD, MP3 Download With the 2008 'live' album 'Rabo de Nube', Charles Lloyd emerged with a new band with a sensibility that could take his long journey in music forward again. 'Mirror', the band's first studio recording, is

Jazz New Releases - October 2010

2010-10-02T16:16:00.003Z

New releases and re-releases for October 2010. The best of the new jazz on release and a round up of key jazz re-releases. No major blockbusters this month. Some interesting archive material from Timeless Jazz Legacy (George Coleman, Bill Evans, Benny Golson, Lou Donaldson). A live album from Cassandra Wilson. Oh, and Dave Holland goes flamenco.... More details on the above releases here

Nathan Eklund Group - Coin Flip

2010-09-26T13:33:00.006Z

Album review. Nathan Eklund Group's fourth album and debut for OA2 records featuring nine original compositions. OA2 Recorded November 6th 2009 at Charlestown Road Studios, Hampton, NJ Release date: June 15th 2010 Availability: CD, MP3 Download Nathan Eklund Group's fourth album and debut for OA2 records features nine originals based on Nathgan Eklund compositions. Yet, as explained on

Richard Sussman - Live At Sweet Rhythm

2010-09-18T08:45:00.009Z

Album review. Twenty-five years after the much-admired album 'Free Fall', the group reforms for this live performance. Features Tom Harrell. Origin Recorded at Sweet Rhythm, New York City, June 20th and 21st, 2003 Release date: June 15th 2010 Availability: CD, MP3 Download Back in 1978 Richard Sussman led a quintet that produced the much-admired album 'Free Fall'. Twenty-five years

Jazz New Releases - September 2010

2010-08-28T14:55:00.004Z

New releases and re-releases for September 2010. The best of the new jazz and a selection of key re-releases. Things are picking up after Summer. This month sees new releases from Criss Cross, ECM, Sharp Nine, Jazz Legacy, Concord, Songlines and Palmetto and budget 'best of' re-releases by Sony Masterworks More details on the above releases here Tuesday September 7th 2010

August 2010 - Focus on Herbie Hancock

2010-08-07T06:58:00.009Z

Possibly the greatest living American musician and composer - from Miles' second great quintet to the seminal 'Maiden Voyage', through fusion and on to his current solo projects. Here is a listing of our reviews that feature Herbie Hancock: Herbie Hancock - Maiden Voyage / Empyrean Isles Miles Davis Quintet - The Complete Concert, 1964 Miles Davis - Nefertiti Grachan Moncur - Some

Jazz New Releases - August 2010

2010-08-02T19:01:00.005Z

New releases and re-releases for August 2010. The best of the new jazz and a selection of key re-releases. Better than July. The market for jazz new releases is still weak this summer. But there are good looking new releases from Bill Frissell, Kenny Werner, Marty Ehrlich, Esperanza Spalding and a few more to look forward to ...... More details on the above releases here

Jazz New Releases - July 2010

2010-07-01T18:54:00.005Z

New releases and re-releases for July 2010. The best of the new jazz and a selection of key re-releases. A quiet month, summed up by the message on the Blue Note web pages: 'There are currently no upcoming releases available. Please check back soon'. However, there is a handful of interesting album releases........... More details on the above releases here Tuesday July

Herbie Hancock - The Imagine Project

2010-06-27T18:05:00.010Z

Album review. Herbie Hancock, the most important living US musician, is celebrating his seventieth birthday with a gift to the world of music and to the world itself. Sony Release date: June 21st 2010 Availability: CD, MP3 Download Herbie Hancock, the most important living US musician, is celebrating his seventieth birthday with a gift to the world of music and - depending on how far you

Bill Charlap and Renee Rosnes - Double Portrait

2010-06-27T12:01:00.003Z

Album review. Fifty minutes of absorbing and thoughtful jazz played by two fine musicians. Blue Note Release date: June 8th 2010 Availability: CD, MP3 Download Pianist Renee Rosnes has established a strong reputation in jazz. Her early work with drummer Billy Drummond, Wayne Shorter and Joe Henderson - sadly, those Blue Note albums with Joe Henderson have still not been made available

Tom Harrell - Roman Nights

2010-06-13T11:51:00.007Z

Album review. Tom Harrell's third album for HighNote shows the growth that comes from having a band that, over a five year period, has established itself as one of the best in jazz. HighNote Recorded on November 27th 2009 at Bennett Studios, Englewood, NJ Release date: March 23rd 2010 Availability: CD, MP3 Download 'Roman Nights' is Tom Harrell's third album for HighNote and it shows

Jazz New Releases - June 2010

2010-05-31T15:59:00.005Z

New releases and re-releases for June 2010. The best of the new jazz and a selection of key re-releases. Some great new jazz and some key re-releases. Most notable - a new double album from trombone legend Curtis Fuller, new albums from guitar legends Kenny Burrell and Larry Coryell, new albums from Bill Charlap/Renee Rosnes, Jason Moran, Steve Coleman....... More details on the above releases

Jake Hertzog - Patterns

2010-05-30T15:47:00.004Z

Album review. His debut album, 'Chromatosphere', announced the arrival of a new distinctive voice on guitar. 'Patterns' consolidates that reputation. Buckyball Recorded November 2009 at Tallest Tree Studios, West Orange, NJ Release date: May 8th 2010 Availability: CD, MP3 Download At 24, Jake Hertzog is the latest Berklee Music School graduate to be making a burgeoning reputation. His

Keith Jarrett and Charlie Haden - Jasmine

2010-05-29T16:11:00.002Z

Album review. An album of beautifully crafted love songs played in duet between Keith Jarrett (piano) and Charlie Haden (bass). ECM Release date: May 27th 2010 Availability: CD, MP3 Download 'Jasmine' is an album of beautifully crafted love songs played in duet between Keith Jarrett (piano) and Charlie Haden (bass). As Keith Jarrett says: 'Call your wife or husband or lover in late

FREE! Original Jazz Classics Remasters Sampler

2010-05-25T05:10:00.005Z

Various Artists Album review. This free OJC MP3 album presents ten jazz tracks of high quality from the immense Original Jazz Classics back catalogu Original Jazz Classics / Concord Release date: May 4th 2010 Availability: MP3 Download This free OJC MP3 album presents ten jazz tracks of high quality from the immense Original Jazz Classics back catalogue of remastered albums. There are

May 2010 - Focus on Chick Corea

2010-05-16T13:36:00.003Z

A fine pianist and composer from mainstream jazz to fusion. Here is a listing of our reviews that feature Chick Corea: Gary Burton and Chick Corea - Crystal Silence - The ECM Recordings 1972-79 Chick Corea and Hiromi - Duet Chick Corea and John McLaughlin - Five Peace Band Live Chick Corea and Gary Burton - The New Crystal Silence Return To Forever - The Anthology

Joe Henderson – The Standard Joe

2010-05-09T14:22:00.006Z

Album review. Joe Henderson explores the pianoless saxophone trio in depth. For six years from 1985 through to 1991 it was all that he released. Red Records Original release date: March 1991 Recorded in New York on March 16th 1991 Personnel: Joe Henderson (tenor saxophone), Rufus Reid (bass), Al Foster (drums) Tracks: Blue Bossa, Inner Urge, Body And Soul (Take 1), Take The A

Jazz New Releases - May 2010

2010-05-03T07:46:00.001Z

New releases and re-releases for May 2010 Some strong new jazz........ Tuesday May 11th 2010 Bobby Hutcherson "Total Eclipse" (Zoom) Yotam "Resonance" (Jazz Legacy) Tuesday May 18th 2010 Jake Hertzog "Patterns" (Buckyball) Alex Sipiagin "Generations" (Criss Cross) Tim Warfield "A Sentimental Journey" (Criss Cross) David Hazeltine "Inversions" (Criss Cross) Walt

John McLaughlin & The Fourth Dimension- To The One

2010-05-01T12:18:00.004Z

Album review. John McLaughlin returns to John Coltrane with six original compositions that are a meditation on the seminal album 'A Love Supreme'. Abstract Logix Release date: April 20th 2010 Availability: CD, MP3 Download John McLaughlin has had a longstanding empathy with the music of John Coltrane as evidenced by critical points in a recording career that now spans five decades. The

Paul Motian - Lost In A Dream

2010-04-18T07:50:00.004Z

Album review. Recorded at the NY Village Vanguard, the venue for so many great jazz albums that combine the spontaneity of playing before a live audience with near studio recording quality. ECM Release date: March 9th 2010 Availability: CD, MP3 Download Recorded at the NY Village Vanguard, the venue for so many great jazz albums that combine the spontaneity of playing before a live

Tomasz Stanko - Dark Eyes

2010-04-05T11:33:00.007Z

Album review. As inventive, meditative, thoughtful jazz, 'Dark Eyes' is a great achievement and is easy to recommend ECM Release date: March 30th 2010 Availability: CD, MP3 Download Is European jazz finally beginning to get the recognition that it deserves? The presentation to ECM founder Manfred Eicher of the DownBeat Lifetime Achievement Award in April 2010 is testament to what the

Jazz New Releases - April 2010

2010-04-02T14:28:00.006Z

New releases and re-releases for April 2010 A great month for new jazz........ Tuesday April 13th 2010 Vincent Herring "Morning Star" (Challenge) Bill Frisell "Richter 858" (Songlines) Jeff Beck "Emotion & Commotion" (Rhino) Aaron Goldberg (Eric Harland, Reuben Rogers, Mark Turner) "Home" (Sunny Side) Tuesday April 20th 2010 John McLaughlin & The 4th Dimension "To

Ralph Bowen - Due Reverence

2010-03-21T12:29:00.006Z

Album review. Sax player Ralph Bowen with five well crafted pieces honoring musicians who have been a guiding influence. Posi-Tone Release date: February 23rd 2010 Availability: CD, MP3 Download Following Chris Potter's excellent example on 'Gratitude', Ralph Bowen continues where he had begun with his first Posi-Tone release 'Dedicated' with five well crafted pieces honoring musicians

Brad Mehldau - Highway Rider

2010-03-15T07:20:00.008Z

Album review. Brad Mehldau's second exploration of orchestral jazz and his most ambitious to date.> Nonesuch Release date: March 16th 2010 Recorded at Oceon Way Studios, LA Availability: CD, MP3 Download 'Highway Rider' is Brad Mehldau's second exploration of orchestral jazz and his most ambitious to date. The history of jazz meets classical orchestration is a checkered one at best.

Jazz New Releases - March 2010

2010-02-28T11:38:00.002Z

New releases and re-releases for March 2010 Tuesday March 2nd 2010 Miles Davis "Live in Rome & Copenhagen 1969" 2CD (Gambit) Tuesday March 9th 2010 Paul Motian, Chris Potter and Jason Moran "Lost in a Dream" (ECM) Anthony Braxton "News From The 70s" (Felmay) Jimi Hendrix "Valleys of Neptune" (Sony Legacy) Tuesday March 16th 2010 Ralph Towner "Chiaroscuro" (ECM)

Dave Holland Octet - Pathways

2010-02-21T17:00:00.011Z

Album review. The debut recording of Dave Holland's octet, based on his regular quintet with three added horns. Dare2 Recorded live in 2009 at Birdland, NY. Release date: March 23rd 2010 Availability: CD, MP3 Download 'Pathways' is the debut recording of Dave Holland's octet. It is based on his regular quintet with three added horns. As Dave Holland writes*: 'I had always loved the

Christian Scott - Yesterday You Said Tomorrow

2010-02-14T18:19:00.010Z

Album review. Christian Scott's fourth album for Concord aims at taking his already impressive musical output a stage further. Concord Recorded: April 22nd – 25th 2009 at the Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ. Release date: March 30th 2010 (February 1st 2010 in Europe) Availability: CD, MP3 Download Christian Scott's fourth album for Concord aims at taking his already impressive

March 2010 - Focus on Art Farmer

2010-02-06T12:29:00.000Z

One of the finest trumpet /flugelghorn players in jazz, influence on Tom Harrell and many of today's musicians. Here is a listing of our reviews that feature Art Farmer: Art Farmer - The Meaning Of Art Art Farmer - Silk Road Art Farmer & Tom Harrell- The Company I Keep Horace Silver - Further Explorations by the Horace Silver Quintet Sonny Clark - Cool Struttin' Hank

February 2010 - Focus on Brian Blade

2010-01-30T20:25:00.002Z

Brian Blade's drumming and the vibe that he brings to the many collaborations in jazz in which he has featured has that special quality that marks him out as one of the finest musicians on the scene today Here is a listing of our reviews that feature Brian Blade: Kenny Werner - Lawn Chair Society David Berkman - Communication Theory Joshua Redman - Back East Joshua Redman -

Jazz New Releases - February 2010

2010-01-30T17:00:00.007Z

New releases and re-releases for February 2010 Tuesday February 9th 2010 Tord Gustavsen "Restored, Returned" (ECM) Christian Wallumrød "Fabula Suite Lugano" (ECM) Tuesday February 16th 2010 David Binney "Aliso" (Criss Cross) Lage Lund "Unlikely Stories" (Criss Cross) Wycliffe Gordon "Cone and T-Staff" (Criss Cross) Jim Rotondi "The Move" (Criss Cross) Kenny Barron "

Greg Reitan - Antibes

2010-01-24T18:01:00.009Z

Album review. A major new talent that can take trio based jazz forward in the next twenty years Sunnyside Recorded: September/October 2009 at Concept II Studios, Los Angeles Release date: January 12th 2010 Availability: CD, MP3 Download Notable influences on Greg Reitan's piano laying are Danny Zeitlin and Keith Jarrett but here it is certainly necessary to add another – Bill Evans. In a

Pat Metheny - Orchestrion

2010-01-21T13:02:00.007Z

Album review. Pat Metheny's unique experiment in performing with the backing of a programmable but very analogue backing band Nonesuch Release date: January 26th, 2010 Recorded at Legacy/MSR Studio NYC October 2009 Pat Metheny's unique experiment in performing with the backing of a programmable but very analogue backing band must be unique in jazz since the days that Scott Joplin

Bobby Hutcherson- Wise One

2010-01-02T10:09:00.016Z

Album review. Based on new readings of John Coltrane's music from his middle (pre-free jazz) period, 'Wise One' is vibraphonist Bobby Hutcherson's most rewarding album for a decade. Kind Of Blue Release date: November 30th 2009 Availability: CD Based on new readings of John Coltrane's music from his middle (pre-free jazz) period, 'Wise One' is vibraphonist Bobby Hutcherson's most

January 2010 - Focus On Christian McBride

2010-01-01T17:08:00.005Z

Perhaps the most talented bass player on the jazz scene today, returning of late with great success to solid post bop roots. Here is a listing of our reviews that feature Christian McBride: Christian McBride - Kind Of Brown Ron Blake - Shayari Sonny Rollins - Road Shows Vol. 1 Chick Corea and John McLaughlin - Five Peace Band Live Joshua Redman - Back East Pat

Jazz New Releases – January 2010

2010-01-01T15:18:00.007Z

New releases and re-releases for January 2010 Tuesday January 12th 2010 John Scofield "Shinola" (Enja) Greg Reitan "Antibes" (Sunny Side) Dee Dee Bridgewater - Major re-release of her work, including: "Dear Ella" "Live At Yoshi's" "Victim Of Love" "Keeping Tradition "Live In Paris" "Love And Peace" "In Montreux" "This Is New" Tuesday January 19th 2010 Anthony Braxton

Jazz Albums of the Year 2010

2009-12-28T10:17:00.027Z

Top 20 best jazz albums of the past year 1. The Monterey Quartet - Live At The 2007 Monterey Jazz Festival (MJF /Concord) Review 2. Keith Jarrett - Paris / London – Testament (ECM) Review 3. Gary Burton, Pat Metheny, Steve Swallow, Antonio Sanchez - Quartet Live (Concord Jazz) Review 4. Ravi Coltrane - Blending Times (Savoy

Chris Potter – Gratitude

2009-12-21T17:06:00.013Z

Album review. Chris Potter places himself in the tradition of the great saxophone players. Verve Original release date: April 3rd 2001 Recorded at Avatar Studios, New York, New York on September 27th and 28th, 2000. Personnel: Chris Potter (tenor saxophone, alto saxophone, soprano saxophone, alto flute, bass clarinet, Chinese wood flute); Kevin Hays (piano, Fender Rhodes); Scott

100 Greatest Jazz Albums amazon Store

2009-12-20T18:49:00.002Z

100 Greatest Jazz Albums reviews the best jazz available in CD and MP3 formats. Our amazon Store features most of these albums together with additional background and further reviews from amazon users. Giving you the confidence of shopping with amazon.com together with a clear focus on jazz. var addthis_pub = 'kgw'; Jazz at

Vinson Valega Group - Biophilia

2009-12-20T18:10:00.009Z

Album review. Drummer Vinson Valega's fourth release as leader; challenging yet accessible jazz played by a fine sextet Consilience Recorded: 28th and 29th June 2009 at Bennett Studios, Englewood, NJ. Release date: December 1st 2009 Availability: CD, MP3 Download 'Biophilia' is drummer Vinson Valega's fourth release as leader. It offers challenging yet accessible jazz played by a fine

Bargain Watch - Great Jazz on Offer

2009-12-20T10:01:00.009Z

From time to time, amazon.com features really outstanding bargains on great jazz. Here are our suggestions, regularly updated. Some of the best jazz of all time at bargain prices. Featuring: Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Sonny Rollins, Thelonious Monk, Duke Ellington, John McLaughlin, Weather Report, Stanley Clark, Mahavishnu Orchestra, Billie Holiday:

Alvin Queen - I Ain't Looking At You

2009-12-19T18:16:00.014Z

Album review. Drummer Alvin Queen with an outstanding quintet for his 2006 album, now re-released by Enja. Enja Release Date: September 25th 2006 Re-release date: December 15th 2009 Availabilty: CD, MP3 download Drummer Alvin Queen assembled an outstanding quintet for his 2006 album 'I Ain't Looking At You', now re-released by Enja. The band is: Terell Stafford (trumpet and flugelhorn),

Dave Douglas – Strange Liberation

2009-12-12T12:16:00.012Z

Bluebird / RCA Original release date: January 27th 2004 Personnel: Dave Douglas (trumpet), Bill Frisell (guitar), Chris Potter (saxophone, bass clarinet), Uri Cane (Fender Rhodes piano), Jams Genus (bass), Clarence Penn (drums) Tracks: A Single Sky, Strange Liberation, Skeeter-ism, Just Say This, Seventeen, Mountains From The Train, Rock of Billy, The Frisell Dream, Passing Through

Kurt Elling - GRAMMY Nomination for 'Dedicated to You'

2009-12-09T21:15:00.010Z

On Target Media Group (OTMG) Press Release (8th December 2009) Renowned Vocalist Kurt Elling Earns His 9th GRAMMY Nomination for Dedicated to You: Kurt Elling Sings the Music of Coltrane and Hartman Honor Comes One Week After Headlining the First State Dinner at the White House Last night when the 52nd annual GRAMMY nominations were announced in Los Angeles, renowned jazz vocalist Kurt

December 2009 - Focus On Chris Potter

2009-11-28T16:12:00.006Z

One of the most imaginative sax players active on the current scene; equally inventive on tenor, alto or soprano instruments. Here is a listing of our reviews that feature Chris Potter: Chris Potter - Underground Chris Potter Underground - Follow The Red Line - Live At The Village Vanguard The Monterey Quartet - Live At The 2007 Monterey Jazz Festival Dave Holland Quintet - Critical

Jazz New Releases - December 2009

2009-11-28T13:16:00.002Z

New releases and re-releases for December 2009 With Blue Note concentrating on Norah and most of the majors producing no new releases or re-releases of any note, it's a good time to be a small independent or an importer of great but no longer available jazz. Here we feature ten of the best....... Tuesday December 1st 2009 Vinson Valega "Biophilia" (Consilience)

Jeb Patton - New Strides

2009-11-21T17:55:00.009Z

album review MaxJazz Release date: November 17th 2009 Availability: CD, MP3 Download 'New Strides' is Jeb Patton's debut as a leader on the MaxJazz Piano Series. Yet his depth of experience and understanding of the music immediately comes through. After studying at Duke University and then at the Aaron Copland School of Music (where he studied with pianist Sir Roland Hanna and Jimmy

Stefano Bollani - Stone In The Water

2009-11-14T08:12:00.005Z

album review ECM Release date: October 26th 2009 Availability: CD, MP3 Download In the crowded genre of the jazz piano trio, signposted by so many great musicians – Bill Evans, Hank Jones, Ahmad Jamal, Cedar Walton, McCoy Tyner, Keith Jarrett, Mulgrew Miller, Brad Mehldau, Gonzalo Rubalcaba – it is extraordinarily difficult and near to impossible for a European to stand out. But this is

Gary Burton and Chick Corea - Crystal Silence - The ECM Recordings 1972-79

2009-11-06T20:18:00.007Z

ECM Recording Dates: 1972 - 1979 Re-release date: September 15th, 2009 Availabilty: CD, MP3 download Chick Corea and Gary Burton's piano and vibes duet playing has been one of the most productive and longlasting partnerships in jazz. Early on, in 1973, it produced the emblematic 'Crystal Silence', one of ECM's signature albums. They have performed together in just about each year since,

Miles Davis - The Complete Columbia Album Collection

2009-11-01T18:24:00.009Z

album review Columbia / Sony Release date: November 24th 2009 Availability: CD Box Set Just when you thought that your Miles Davis collection was complete, along comes this massive box set, exclusive to Amazon.com. 'Miles Davis: The Complete Columbia Album Collection' is a limited edition retrospective of the music that Miles Davis created during his 30 years with Columbia Records. The

November 2009: Feature on Joshua Redman

2009-10-31T17:34:00.004Z

A stellar tenor sax player and composer and one of the key musicians for the future of jazz. Here is a listing of our reviews that feature Joshua Redman: Joshua Redman - Freedom In The Groove Joshua Redman - Compass Joshua Redman - Back East Joshua Redman - Momentum SF Jazz Collective - 2 Earlier: September 2008: Focus on Hank Mobley October 2008: Focus on Miles Davis

Jazz New Releases - November 2009

2009-10-31T17:09:00.004Z

New releases and re-releases for November 2009Something of a quiet month, culminating in the release of the Miles Davis collection to end all collections........ Tuesday November 3rd 2009 John Coltrane "1962 Graz Concert Complete" (Zoom) John Coltrane with Eric Dolphy "Complete 1961 Copenhagen Concert" (Gambit) Tuesday November 10th 2009 David Sanborn "Taking Off" (

Jon Irabagon - The Observer

2009-10-25T19:09:00.005Z

album review Concord Jazz Release date: October 20th 2009 Recorded at the Van Gelder Recording Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, on May 19th - 22nd, 2009 Availability: CD, MP3 Download Appearing in and winning the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition in 1991 launched the career of Joshua Redman. Over the years, many other entrants who have won one of the top three places in the

The Monterey Quartet - Live At The 2007 Monterey Jazz Festival

2009-10-19T19:26:00.006Z

album review MJF Records Release date: August 25th 2009 Recorded live at the Monterey Jazz Festival on September 22nd, 2007 Availability: CD, MP3 Download The planning for the fine performance captured here dates back to 1996 when producer Jason Olaine had the idea of pairing Cuban-born pianist Gonzalo Rubalcaba with British-born bassist Dave Holland. That meeting could not take place

Keith Jarrett - Paris / London - Testament

2009-10-12T20:03:00.007Z

album review ECM Release date: October 6th 2009 Availability: CD, MP3 Download Keith Jarrett started out with Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers, joined the Charles Lloyd group and then played electric keyboards for Miles Davis, appearing on 'At Filmore', 'Get Up With It' and 'The Complete Jack Johnson Sessions'. In the late 'sixties and into the 'seventies, he featured in a band with Dewey

Charlie Parker - Complete Savoy And Dial Master Takes

2009-10-10T18:03:00.006Z

Savoy JazzRecorded 1944 – 1948, various locations; mainly Hollywood or New YorkPersonnel: Charlie Parker (alto sax)Various additional musicians including:Miles Davis, Dizzie Gillespie (trumpet)Dodo Marmarosa, Errol Garner, Bud Powell, John Lewis, Duke Jordan (piano)Red Callendar, Tommy Potter, Nelson Boyd (bass)Max Roach, Roy Porter (drums)Tracks:Over 60 Master takes on 3 discs. Review: Despite

John Coltrane - Side Steps

2009-10-03T09:39:00.014Z

PrestigeRecording Dates: 1956 - 1958Re-release date: October 6th 2009Availabilty: CD Box Set The release of this 5 CD box set completes the reissue in remastered form of John Coltrane's legendary Prestige recordings that had been begun with the 'Fearless Leader' and 'Interplay' sets, released in 2006 and 2007, respectively. Featured here on 'Side Steps' is all the great saxophonist's work as a

October 2009: Focus on Joe Locke

2009-09-29T21:11:00.006Z

One of the most inventive musicians on the scene today, establishing himself as the leading vibes player of his day Here is a listing of our reviews that feature Joe Locke: Joe Locke - Force Of Four Joe Locke Quartet - Sticks and Strings Joe Locke Geoffrey Keezer Group - Live In Seattle Joe Locke & David Hazeltine - Mutual Admiration Society 2 David Hazeltine "The Inspiration Suite"

Jazz New Releases - October 2009

2009-09-28T19:13:00.006Z

New releases and re-releases for October and November 2009Many good box set releases aimed at the Holiday season, including in November the Miles Davis collection to end all collections........ Release date: Tuesday October 6th 2009 John Coltrane "Side Steps" (Prestige) (5 CD) Keith Jarrett "Paris/London:Testament" (ECM) (3 CD) Jimmy Cobb "Jazz In The Key of Blue" (Chesky)

Joshua Redman – Freedom In The Groove

2009-09-06T10:11:00.007Z

Warner Brothers Original release date: September 24th 1996Recording dates: April 10th – 13th 1996 at Power Station, NYC Personnel: Joshua Redman (tenor and soprano saxophones), Peter Bernstein (guitar), Peter Martin (piano), Christopher Thomas (bass), Brian Blade (drums) Tracks:Hide and Seek, One Shining Soul, Streams of Consciousness, When the Sun Comes Down, Home Fries, Invocation, Dare I Ask,

September 2009 - Focus on Bill Evans

2009-08-31T14:55:00.005Z

One of the greatest jazz pianists; early into modal jazz, influential in introducing novel chord voicings and in freeing up the bassist in the classic jazz trio. Here is a listing of our reviews that feature Bill Evans: Bill Evans "Waltz For Debby" Bill Evans "Sunday At The Village Vanguard" Bill Evans "Portrait In Jazz" Tony Bennett/Bill Evans "The Complete Tony Bennett / Bill Evans

Jazz New Releases - September 2009

2009-08-30T14:51:00.006Z

New releases and re-releases for September and October 2009 Tuesday September 8th 2009 Scott Lafaro "Pieces of Jade" (Resonance)John Hicks "Passion Flower" (2 CD) (Mapleshade) Thelonious Monk "Monk" (Prestige - RVG Remaster) Sonny Rollins "Moving Out" (OJC/Prestige - RVG Remaster) Red Garland with John Coltrane "Dig It!" (Prestige - RVG Remaster) Gary Burton/Chick Corea "

Heath Brothers - Endurance

2009-08-19T19:45:00.005Z

album review Jazz Legacy Release date: August 11th 2009 Availability: CD, MP3 Download Back in 1947 Jimmy Heath formed one of his earliest bands – one that featured John Coltrane as a sideman. He played with Charlie Parker and could play his riffs so well that he became known for awhile as 'Little Bird'. Perhaps to escape that tag, he switched from alto to tenor sax (and lately soprano

John Patitucci - Remembrance

2009-08-17T16:55:00.008Z

album review Concord Release date: August 4th 2009 Availability: CD, MP3 Download With 'Way Out West', Sonny Rollins defined the pianoless saxophone trio. Joshua Redman recently explored the formula with great success in his 2007 album "Back East". Now, teaming with Joe Lovano on tenor sax, ace bassist John Patitucci explores the form. The difference, of course, is that the musical

Seamus Blake - Live In Italy

2009-08-06T11:28:00.005Z

album review Jazz Eyes Release date: March 2nd 2009 Availability: CD, MP3 Download This double CD of the Seamus Blake quartet recorded live on a tour of Italy in 2007 is one of the most vibrant albums of the year. The partnership with David Kikoski that featured on the Concord release 'Way Out Willy' of the same year has been retained but there is no guitar seat and the bass and drums

August 2009 - Focus On the Vibes in Jazz

2009-08-01T15:17:00.003Z

The vibraphone in jazz – enriching the tradition and coming back to prominence again with a new wave of talented musicians. Here is a listing of our reviews that feature vibes in jazz: Jackie McLean "One Step Beyond" Andrew Hill "Judgment!" Milt Jackson & Wes Montgomery - Bags Meets Wes Jackie McLean "Destination Out!" "The Kicker" "Happenings" "Head On" "For Sentimental

Jazz New Releases - August 2009

2009-08-01T13:21:00.004Z

New releases and re-releases for August and September 2009 Tuesday August 4th 2009 John Patitucci "Remembrance" (Concord)Medeski, Martin & Wood "Radiolarians III" (Indirecto) John Surman "Brewster's Rooster" (ECM)Tuesday August 11th 2009 Donny McCaslin "Declaration" (Sunny Side)Mike Stern "Big Neighborhood" (Heads Up) Dave Brubeck and Paul Desmond "1975: The Duets" (A&M)McCoy

George Russell - In memoriam

2009-07-30T20:09:00.003Z

George Russell: born 23 June 1923; died 27 July 2009 Our Review of 'Ezz-Thetic' Our Review of 'Kind Of Blue' Matt Schudel's obituary in the Washington Post John Fordham's obituary in The Guardian var addthis_pub = 'kgw'; Visit the 100 Greatest Jazz Albums Store What is this?RETURN TO: Main PageJazz at amazon.com