Copenhagen Jazz Festival 2013
A jazz festival that still concentrates on jazz
Mitch Myers
Club D’Elf: Electric Moroccoland/So Below
A Boston-based instrumental collective whose talented cast revolves mostly around the vision of bassist/founder Mike Rivard and drummer Erik Kerr, Club d’Elf is, to say … Read More “Club D’Elf: Electric Moroccoland/So Below”
Bela Fleck & the Flecktones: Rocket Science
A reunion of the original quartet known as Béla Fleck and the Flecktones can be considered something of an event. Banjoist Fleck is probably the … Read More “Bela Fleck & the Flecktones: Rocket Science”
Jake Shimabukuro : Peace Love Ukulele
Mitch Myers reviews new album from ukelele virtuoso
Tord Gustavsen Ensemble: Restored, Returned
Pianist Tord Gustavsen is definitely pushing ahead. After three inspiring recordings working his distilled magic within the constructs of a quiet piano trio, the Norwegian … Read More “Tord Gustavsen Ensemble: Restored, Returned”
Bobby Bradford Extet: Midnight Pacific Airwaves
Veteran cornet player and jazz educator Bobby Bradford has a disciplined, individualistic sound, but he’s sometimes remembered best for his associations: performing with Ornette Coleman’s … Read More “Bobby Bradford Extet: Midnight Pacific Airwaves”
Henry Grimes: Solo
Completing the comeback with a bold new release
Django Bates: Spring is Here (Shall We Dance?)
It’s tempting to call the music of Django Bates postmodern, as the keyboardist/composer/bandleader uses multifaceted forms, whimsy and shifting allusions to notable musical genres and … Read More “Django Bates: Spring is Here (Shall We Dance?)”