Aaron Diehl: The Vagabond (Mack Avenue)
Move over, Jelly Roll Morton, George Gershwin, and Fats Waller. Make room for Sir Roland Hanna, Philip Glass, and Sergei Prokofiev. In keeping with his … Read More “Aaron Diehl: The Vagabond (Mack Avenue)”
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Aaron Diehl: Space Time Continuum
On pianist-composer Aaron Diehl’s fourth album as a leader, his choices of both material and sidemen illuminate his recording’s title: The 29-year-old from Columbus, Ohio, creates an environment in which historic and contemporary styles of jazz, as well as the Western classical tradition, are welcome and integrated. While the album is not especially piano-centric, fans … Read More “Aaron Diehl: Space Time Continuum”
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Aaron Diehl: The Bespoke Man’s Narrative
Aaron Diehl’s eagerly awaited studio debut-the Wynton Marsalis protégé’s first album for a prominent label following two self-released live efforts-takes its title from the fashion-world term for a custom tailor. That’s the role the 26-year-old pianist sees himself playing in writing and arranging for the musicians in his quartet. But the title also reflects the … Read More “Aaron Diehl: The Bespoke Man’s Narrative”
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