Sharonne Cohen
Sharonne’s Contributions
04/30/13 Albums
Heels Over Head
Billy Martin's Wicked Knee
Here, drummer Billy Martin, of the inimitable Medeski Martin & Wood, leads his compact avant-brass group through its second release. Its name derived from Shake Your Wicked Knees (a compilation of piano rags, blues and stomps of the ’20s and ’30s), the quartet...
01/10/13 Albums
Naturally
Houston Person
Active on the scene for decades, 78-year-old tenor saxophonist Houston Person still seems to be a discovery for some. Both newcomers to his music and longtime fans will no doubt enjoy this latest recording featuring a formidable group: veteran pianist Cedar...
07/11/12 Concerts
Review: The Montréal International Jazz Festival 2012
More than 800 concerts by artists from dozens of nations
06/29/12 Albums
Andy Statman Old Brooklyn
This two-CD set by clarinetist and mandolinist Andy Statman blends progressive bluegrass, jazz, country, traditional Jewish music, folk and rock, all coming together through a unique, unifying aesthetic testifying to the ways in which these genres intertwine...
06/15/12 Albums
Dos y Mas
Elio Villafranca/Arturo Stable
While pianist Elio Villafranca and percussionist Arturo Stable are both classically trained and steeped in the music of their Cuban roots, they also explore Middle Eastern and African forms on this duo session featuring 10 co-written originals. Villafranca’s...
05/25/12 Albums
Going Nowhere
Dred Scott Trio
This hard-hitting self-produced album by pianist Dred Scott’s trio, released alongside an experimental solo recording entitled Prepared Piano , features seven original tracks penned by the leader and an adventurous take on Miles Davis and Victor Feldman’s...
03/06/12 Concerts
The Jazz Series at Montréal en Lumière
A grand cultural event brings Toots Thielemans, Al Di Meola, Robert Glasper and more to Quebec
02/05/12 Albums
Out of This World
Ted Rosenthal Trio
Pianist Ted Rosenthal devotes his 13th recording exclusively to staples of the Great American Songbook, with the expressed intention of “presenting (or deranging)” them in a way that will engage listeners. Mission accomplished: Rosenthal’s harmonic and rhythmic...
01/11/12 Albums
Tree of Life
Francisco Mela & Cuban Safari
Francisco Mela and his Cuban Safari take us on a journey from progressive postbop to fusion, Afro-Cuban and beyond. The drummer’s third album as a leader features a solid core group with guest appearances enhancing his diverse compositions and interpretations...
11/18/11 Albums
A Fable
Tigran Hamasyan
Tigran Hamasyan’s fourth album, a vibrant solo recording drawing from the music and poetry of his native Armenia, further solidifies the acclaim the 24-year-old pianist has garnered since his teens. While demonstrating his monster chops, the emphasis here...
11/15/11 Albums
El País de las Maravillas
Harold López-Nussa Trio
On his second U.S. recording, 26-year-old Cuban pianist Harold López-Nussa leads his trio—bassist Felipe Cabrera and drummer (and younger brother) Ruy Adrian López-Nussa—through a set composed mostly of the leader’s fresh originals, merging jazz with his...
11/02/11 Albums
Kaiso
Etienne Charles
Trumpeter and flugelhorn player Etienne Charles’ third recording marks another chapter in his engagement with the music and culture of his homeland, Trinidad. Kaiso —a term originating in Nigeria as a form of encouragement to artists—is a style that has...
11/01/11 Concerts
The Montreal Jazz Festival: Jazz All Year Round
SFJAZZ Collective, Ari Hoenig and Maceo Parker keep things warm up north
07/28/11 Albums
Fé
Gonzalo Rubalcaba
On Fé, Gonzalo Rubalcaba’s debut for his new label, 5Passion, the Cuban pianist and composer once again bridges the worlds of jazz, classical and Afro-Cuban music, delivering a stunning collection with dexterity, passion and spirit. Faith (the title translated...
07/20/11 Albums
Essential
Jean-Michel Pilc
This intimate solo album, recorded live at the Fazioli Piano Loft of the Union County Performing Arts Center in Rahway, N.J., captures pianist Jean-Michel Pilc during two nights of pure improvisation. The former Parisian, a New Yorker since 1995, made his...
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
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