Medeski Scofield Martin Wood – Juice (2014)
A prominent acid-jazz trio and an elite guitarist discover each other all over again.
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One Track Mind: Medeski Scofield Martin and Wood, “Sham Time” from Juice (2014)
You won’t be able to keep completely still while listening to this.
S. Victor Aaron’s Best of 2013 (Part 4 of 4, Fusion Jazz): John Scofield, Dave Holland, Spyro Gyra
When I sized up the best fusion jazz discs of 2013 at mid-year, I came up with ten I really liked a lot. You May Also Like: Dave Holland – ‘Another Land’ (2021) Dave Holland, Chris Potter, Lionel Loueke, Eric Harland – Aziza (2016) Dave Holland – Uncharted Territories (2018)
1980s Fusion Albums That Don’t Suck [Part 1]: Gimme Five
Recently I issued Part Two of list of five pretty good fusion jazz records from the underrated 1980s. You May Also Like: Jeff Lorber: The Albums That Shaped My Career
S. Victor Aaron’s Mid-Year Best of 2013 (Fusion Jazz): John Scofield, Rock Candy Funk
“Fusion jazz” is one of my favorite genres because it can encompass the intelligent, episodic prog rock of Guapo, forward-thinking world fusion of Maira Marquez or plain fun instrumental music of Rock Candy Funk Party. You May Also Like: Scary Goldings, feat. John Scofield – ‘IV’ (2021)
John Scofield – Überjam Deux (2013)
Überjam was the most contemporary music John Scofield had made in a richly varied, artistically meaningful and just plain enjoyable career in jazz over these last forty years; only fellow guitarist Pat Metheny can point to a more impressive body of work over that time. You May Also Like: JohnRead More
Something Else! Interview: Billy Martin of Wicked Knee, and Medeski Martin and Wood
Accomplished musical alchemist Billy Martin has taken an opportunity away from Medeski Martin and Wood to rekindle an idea he had years ago — combining ragtime and funk with trumpeter Steven Bernstein. You May Also Like: Medeski Martin & Wood with Alarm Will Sound – ‘Omnisphere’ (2018)
Jacques Schwarz-Bart – Abyss (2009)
Saxophonist Jacques Schwarz-Bart’s roots come from both Switzerland and Guadeloupe, but his debut album for ObliqSound was informed by much more, including music descending from Morocco as well as American jazz and funk. You May Also Like: Brinsley Schwarz on His Eponymous Band, Graham Parker and New Solo Work ScaryRead More
New Tommy Bolin album will feature big stars singing along with outtakes, alternate versions
A new tribute album to the late Deep Purple guitarist Tommy Bolin will find a galaxy of stars playing and singing along to outtakes and alternate version of his solo material. You May Also Like: Wilco (The Album) echoed, but didn’t quite live up to Sky Blue Sky
McCoy Tyner – ‘Guitars’ (2008): Half Notes
There are certain names that signify quality in a musical release, and there’s a bunch gathered on McCoy Tyner’s ‘Guitars.’
