Workmanlike jazz drummer Adam Nussbaum’s 40-year career includes stints with high-profile reedmen (Michael Brecker, Dave Liebman) and guitarists (John Scofield, John Abercrombie), but the drummer … Read More “Adam Nussbaum: Lead Belly Reimagined (Sunnyside)”
The title of Vic Juris’ latest release references one of the album’s chief strengths. Largely devoted to original, recently minted tunes, it’s brimming with tonal … Read More “Vic Juris: Two Guitars (SteepleChase)”
It’s easy to play standards, but damned difficult to play them well. The problem is one of familiarity: How does one take a tune that’s … Read More “Ronnie Cuber: Ronnie’s Trio (SteepleChase)”
Aptly enough, this tribute to folk-music legend Lead Belly comes with 12 strings attached, albeit in a thoroughly modern jazz context. Eager to salute one … Read More “Adam Nussbaum: The Lead Belly Project (Sunnyside)”
