Sharonne Cohen
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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
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...
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