Reviews

Adam Nussbaum: Lead Belly Reimagined (Sunnyside)

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)”

Vic Juris: Two Guitars (SteepleChase)

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

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Ronnie Cuber: Ronnie’s Trio (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

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Adam Nussbaum: The Lead Belly Project (Sunnyside)

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

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Adam Nussbaum: Lead Belly Reimagined (Sunnyside)

Vic Juris: Two Guitars (SteepleChase)

Ronnie Cuber: Ronnie’s Trio (SteepleChase)

Adam Nussbaum: The Lead Belly Project (Sunnyside)

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