Devin Gray – ‘Melt All The Guns II’ (2024)
Regardless of what one might think of the political messages of Devin Gray, his musical messages on ‘Melt All Guns II’ are undeniably mighty.
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Tomas Fujiwara’s Triple Double – ‘March On’ EP (2023)
Musicians capable of anything deserve to play in a setting where anything goes. Thankfully, Tomas Fujiwara is allowing us to hear that with ‘March On.’
Tomas Fujiwara’s Triple Double – ‘March’ (2022)
Tomas Fujiwara’s twin trios double the chops and double the fun with the welcome Triple Double followup, ‘March.’
David Ake – Humanities (2018)
David Ake puts decades of experience behind ‘Humanities,’ creating what will certainly be one of the best mainstream jazz releases of the year.
Ralph Alessi – Quiver (2016)
I just realized why Ralph Alessi became Fred Hersch’s trumpet player of choice: Alessi is Fred Hersch, rendered through brass instead of ivory.
Ralph Alessi – Baida (2013)
A standout thing I’ve come to realize in sizing up Ralph Alessi’s ECM debut Baida is not just the record itself but the realization that this is the first Alessi-led album I’ve had the occasion to cover. You May Also Like: David Ake – Humanities (2018) Avishai Cohen – CrossRead More
Drew Gress – The Sky Inside (2013)
Drew Gress is a first-call bassist and has certainly earned the caché to have first-call players on his own albums. You May Also Like: Tim Berne’s Hardcell [Berne, Craig Taborn + Tom Rainey] – ‘Sensitive’ (2021) Tim Berne’s Hardcell [Berne, Craig Taborn + Tom Rainey] – ‘The Cosmos’ (2020)
David Ake – Bridges (2013)
It’s clear from his latest recorded offering Bridges that the pianist and composer David Ake has a lot to say musically, but this being only his third record over a period of fifteen years, he hasn’t had much time to say it. You May Also Like: David Ake – HumanitiesRead More
Jon Irabagon’s Outright! – Unhinged (2012)
It was only four years ago when saxophonist Jon Irabagon made his first splash as a solo artist with Outright!. Since then, he’s gone from obscure to being one of the most prolific tenor saxophonists working in NYC today You May Also Like: Jon Irabagon – ‘I Don’t Hear Nothin’Read More
Avi Granite’s Verse – Snow Umbrellas (2012)
Born in Toronto, living in Brooklyn (where, it seems, all the good musicians aspire to call home), jazz guitar specialist Avi Granite has recently put forth Snow Umbrellas. You May Also Like: Avi Granite 6 – Orbit (2018)
