Patricia Brennan wields serious mallet power. Over the last few years, the vibraphonist, marimbist, composer, and improviser has brought a sui generis voice to some … Read More “Patricia Brennan: Maquishti (Valley of Search)”
Standards trios, even those featuring revered players, aren’t exactly rare. But few offer the degree of creativity and intuitive interplay demonstrated by pianist Bill Cunliffe, … Read More “John Patitucci/Vinnie Colaiuta/Bill Cunliffe: Trio (Le Coq)”
The thematic approach to Tough Baritones is about as subtle as a two-by-four upside the head, and listeners are better off for it. For decades, … Read More “Ronnie Cuber/Gary Smulyan: Tough Baritones (SteepleChase)”
Throughout its decades-long reign of skronk, OG free-jazz/noise power trio Borbetomagus hasn’t gotten much love in JazzTimes. Until now. Unabashedly DIY and championed by fans … Read More “Donald Miller: Transgression!!! (VDSQ)”
