Exit Zero Jazz Festival in Cape May, NJ
The Exit Zero Jazz Festival debuted in November 2012 in the national historic landmark city of Cape May, a picturesque beach town on the very … Read More “Exit Zero Jazz Festival in Cape May, NJ”
Reviews
Houston Person & Ron Carter: Remember Love (HighNote)
The phrase “age before beauty” does not apply to the duet partnership of tenor saxophonist Houston Person and acoustic bassist Ron Carter. Sure, Remember Love … Read More “Houston Person & Ron Carter: Remember Love (HighNote)”
Houston Person: Rain or Shine (HighNote)
In the liner notes, Houston Person says, “Few people get into this kind of groove these days.” So true. It is the sensual, slightly sweaty, … Read More “Houston Person: Rain or Shine (HighNote)”
Houston Person & Ron Carter: Chemistry
For the fifth time in a quarter-century, these two distinguished veterans have joined forces for a sax/bass duets album. What you get is pretty much … Read More “Houston Person & Ron Carter: Chemistry”
Houston Person: Something Personal
Something Personal is a typical offering from veteran tenor saxophonist Houston Person: warm ballads, an R&B cooker, a couple of standards with a bossa-nova beat … Read More “Houston Person: Something Personal”
Houston Person: The Melody Lingers On
Here’s veteran reedman Houston Person rolling in the deep again, his tone resonant as ever, his primary focus the Great American Songbook and its enduring … Read More “Houston Person: The Melody Lingers On”
Houston Person: Nice ‘N’ Easy
Houston Person has called his style “good old bootin’ tenor sax playing.” With parts of this album, he might also refer to boudoir footwear, especially … Read More “Houston Person: Nice ‘N’ Easy”
Houston Person: Naturally
Active on the scene for decades, 78-year-old tenor saxophonist Houston Person still seems to be a discovery for some. Both newcomers to his music and … Read More “Houston Person: Naturally”
The Peter Hand Big Band featuring Houston Person : The Wizard of Jazz: A Tribute to Harold Arlen
Guitarist Hand organized a big band featuring musicians who will be very familiar to jazz fans and arranged Harold Arlen tunes and composed one of … Read More “The Peter Hand Big Band featuring Houston Person : The Wizard of Jazz: A Tribute to Harold Arlen”