Albums

In this, his second major label release, the impressive Larry Goldings explores further possibilities of the Hammond organ in an eclectic presentation including all but … Read More “Larry Goldings: Big Stuff”

No slight intended to Ray Bryant, whose eight trio tracks and solid work as an accompanist represent superior examples of post-Powell piano, but the lady … Read More “Betty Carter and Ray Bryant: Meet Betty Carter and Ray Bryant”

This album seems to want to prove that mandolin music isn’t just the bluegrass twangs of Bill Monroe. The treble-ranged instrument creates an experimental alternative-music … Read More “Jazz Mandolin Project: The Jazz Mandolin Project”

The liner notes to this project state many fine cigars were smoked during the making of this CD. That’s not all that was fired up. … Read More “Frank Vignola and Unit Four: Look Right, Jog Left”

Capt. Jack McDuff and his B-3 are very good for Al Grey. McDuff plays fully orchestral backgrounds and stimulating riffs the way capable reed or … Read More “Al Grey: Me n Jack”

Youth continues to be served by the jazz record marketplace as NYC introduces its entrant, a native New York alto saxophonist, 24 years of age, … Read More “Myron Walden: Hypnosis”

When pianist Michael Wolff started making albums he got buzz for being the bandleader of Arsenio Hall’s show. That’s old news. Between his last disc, … Read More “Michael Wolff: 2 AM”

What would you get if you mixed the spirited lilt of Ella Fitzgerald with the sassy sophistication of Sarah Vaughan topped off with the ability … Read More “Ranee Lee: You Must Believe in Spring”