Sharonne Cohen
Sharonne’s Contributions
07/07/11 Concerts
Festival International de Jazz de Montréal: Gilad Hekselmann, John Benitez, Lucky Peterson & More
Second of two reviews by Sharonne Cohen on performances from the 32nd edition of festival held in Montreal on June 25 through July 4, 2011
07/07/11 Concerts
Festival International de Jazz de Montréal: Live at the Gesù
First of two reviews from Sharonne Cohen on performances from the 32nd edition of festival held in Montreal on June 25 through July 4, 2011
06/14/11 Albums
Opus One
Shauli Einav
The second leader project by Israeli saxophonist Shauli Einav, an NYC city resident since 2008 and a year shy of 30, attests to his immersion in the bebop tradition while revealing a fresh and original voice. Accompanied by a formidable, tight-knit group...
05/19/11 Concerts
The Montreal Jazz Festival: Jazz All Year Round
Sharonne Cohen reviews shows by Femi Kuti, Charlie Hunter, Ibrahim Maalouf and other artists appearing in shows presented by festival
05/17/11 Albums
Action-Refraction
Ben Allison
A departure for bassist and composer Ben Allison, whose nine previous recordings featured mostly original material, this album focuses on covers, tackling material by artists as diverse as PJ Harvey, Donny Hathaway, Neil Young and Samuel Barber. Also included...
May 2011 Albums
Scenes From a Dream
Chris Minh Doky
Bassist Chris Minh Doky’s 11th album presents a trio, with drummer Larry Goldings and drummer Peter Erskine, joined on most tracks by the Dutch Metropole Orchestra conducted by Vince Mendoza. Melancholy yet inspiring in tone and cinematic in quality, the...
May 2011 Albums
21 Spices
Trilok Gurtu wtih Simon Phillips & NDR Big Band
The disparate musical roots of master percussionist Trilok Gurtu and renowned rock/jazz/fusion drummer Simon Phillips come together on 21 Spices , an East-West drummer’s summit backed by the 21-piece NDR Big Band. The album documents the pair’s long-awaited...
May 2011 Albums
Treelines
Christine Jensen Jazz Orchestra
Treelines , from Montreal-based saxophonist-composer Christine Jensen and her Jazz Orchestra, is a dynamic recording inspired by eclectic sources—the landscapes of her native British Columbia, Canadian literature and visual art and the songs of Joni Mitchell...
March 2011 Albums
Live at Smalls
Omer Avital Quintet
The ever-evolving groups led by Israeli-born, NYC-based bassist Omer Avital are entwined with the institution that is Smalls. A member of the now-legendary Jason Lindner Big Band, its seven-year Smalls residency serving as a hotbed for a host of up-and-coming...
March 2011 Albums
Namaskar
Sameer Gupta
Namaskar , a Sanskrit salutation expressing reverence and respect, is the name of the debut solo recording of gifted drummer and tabla player Sameer Gupta. A member of Marc Cary’s Focus Trio, Gupta has studied with tabla masters Zakir Hussain and Anindo...
March 2011 Albums
Live at Smalls
Ari Hoenig Punk Bop
Drummer Ari Hoenig’s regular Monday night gig at Smalls has enabled him to explore different ensembles, among them a trio with pianist Jean-Michel Pilc and bassist Francois Moutin, a quartet and other projects. Featured on this live recording is Punk Bop...
10/16/10 Concerts
Rafael Zaldivar Trio Live
Review of performance by Cuban pianist at L’Astral in Montreal
07/07/10 Concerts
Review of Festival International de Jazz de Montréal
Sharonne Cohen reviews concerts at the Montreal International Jazz Festival
May 2010 Albums
Two-Shade
Gerald Clayton
The title of this recording implies a dissolving duality; a single, new color emerging when two are blended. Indeed, Gerald Clayton’s debut as a leader, following stints with Lewis Nash, Al Foster, Clark Terry and Roy Hargrove, among others, reflects the...
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