Simon Delage: Cahier
With jazz wunderkinds releasing their debut recordings younger and younger, it’s somewhat refreshing to hear an album by an up and coming musician who has … Read More “Simon Delage: Cahier”
Jonathan Goldman
Vijay Iyer at Montreal International Jazz Festival
Jonathan Goldman reviews performance by Vijay Iyer at Montreal International Jazz Festival
David Smith Quintet: Anticipation
With Anticipation by the David Smith Quintet comes another release from the Brooklyn Jazz Underground label, “an independent and artist-run label committed to creative and … Read More “David Smith Quintet: Anticipation”
Peter Epstein and Idee Fixe: Abstract Realism
Let me first preface this review by saying that whenever I hear the word ‘free jazz’ I always cringe. Not that I have anything against … Read More “Peter Epstein and Idee Fixe: Abstract Realism”
Brandon Wright: Boiling Point
In a sea of Chris Potter and Mark Turner derivatives there emerges saxophonist Brandon Wright – a throwback player who channels the vernacular of more … Read More “Brandon Wright: Boiling Point”
MIke Fahie: Anima
Even as a fellow Montrealer and jazz aficionado, I was only vaguely aware of New York-based trombonist Mike Fahie. Maybe it’s a Canadian thing – … Read More “MIke Fahie: Anima”