Ramsey Lewis, “Here Comes Santa Claus” (1961): One Track Mind
It seems Ramsey Lewis can make anything listenable, even transcendent.
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Andrew Lamb Trio – ‘Casbah of Love’ (2018)
As an old school guy who thrives in the outer reaches of jazz, Andrew Lamb leads another formidable trio date ‘Casbah of Love’ with a lot of both head and heart.
Ginger Baker on His Passion for Jazz: Something Else! Interview
“A good audience can really lift a player to great heights,” Ginger Baker says, “almost like they are playing the musician.”
Ivo Perelman, Mat Maneri, Mark Feldman + Jason Hwang – ‘Strings 2’ (2018)
Ivo Perelman almost decided not to record with a cellist, but thankfully he changed his mind.
Pearcy / Gratzmiller Jazz Quintet – ‘Over the Edge’ (2018)
The Pearcy / Gratzmiller Jazz Quintet created an album that has energy, soul and a slight sense of the unpredictable.
Nick Finzer’s Hear & Now, “Steps – What Was” (2018): One Track Mind
Nick Finzer’s Hear and Now celebrates the 50th anniversary of Chick Corea’s classic ‘Now He Sings, Now He Sobs,’ issued in December 1968.
Ivo Perelman + Jason Stein – ‘Spiritual Prayers’ (2018)
Ivo Perelman and Jason Stein’s ‘Spiritual Prayers’ provides a symbiotic, seemingly effortless demonstration of free improvisational playing.
Donny McCaslin – ‘Blow’ (2018)
This album seems to have brought Donny McCaslin to a decision point: Is he a jazz player, an improviser or a rock / pop / stage show player?
When Miles Davis Finally Looked Back on ‘Miles and Quincy: Live at Montreux’
‘Miles and Quincy: Live at Montreux’ arrived 25 years ago as an unexpected celebration of Miles Davis’ fertile relationship with Gil Evans.
Ryan A. Miller – ‘Atrophy Torque Fly’ (2018)
Ryan A. Miller’s ‘Atrophy Torque Fly’ thrives in its uniqueness.
