Tomeka Reid Quartet: Old New (Cuneiform)
Few records embody the spirit of jazz in 2019 as well as the new release from the Tomeka Reid Quartet. A cellist who began her … Read More “Tomeka Reid Quartet: Old New (Cuneiform)”
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Harris Eisenstadt: Old Growth Forest II (Astral Spirits)
The original Stone on Avenue C in downtown New York City is cemented in the avant-garde annals as a launch pad for spontaneous meetings of the deepest musical minds. One such forward-looking crew: Old Growth Forest, a supergroup spearheaded by ace drummer, improviser, and composer Harris Eisenstadt. Back in 2015, the Brooklyn avant-jazz linchpin and … Read More “Harris Eisenstadt: Old Growth Forest II (Astral Spirits)”
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Jason Roebke Octet: Cinema Spiral
The Jason Roebke Octet is the gathering of a tribe, a robust contingent of Chicago-based bandleaders who came to prominence mostly during the aughts and frequently play on each other’s records. The group’s 2014 debut, High/Red/Center, was a bruising, squalling collection of 11 songs that often romped like a team of horses, lacing the creamy … Read More “Jason Roebke Octet: Cinema Spiral”
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Klang: James Falzone, Jason Adasiewicz, Jason Roebke, Tim Daisy: Other Doors
James Falzone’s solo clarinet introduction of “These Foolish Things” to Other Doors invites the music to come. His quartet, Klang, includes vibist Jason Adasiewicz, bassist Jason Roebke and drummer Tim Daisy. Joining the foursome are “special guests” cornetist Josh Berman, trombonist Jeb Bishop, sax and clarinet player Keefe Jackson and cellist Fred Lonberg-holm, who also … Read More “Klang: James Falzone, Jason Adasiewicz, Jason Roebke, Tim Daisy: Other Doors”
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Locksmith Isidore: Jason Stein/Jason Roebke/Mike Pride: Three Kinds of Happiness
Art Lange’s nearly illegible liner notes for Three Kinds of Happiness promulgate copious speculation on the meaning of the music in the third release from Locksmith Isidore, the trio led by Chicago bass clarinetist Jason Stein. A boppish tempo within the first cut, “Crayons for Sammy,” leads to a simple ride through a number of … Read More “Locksmith Isidore: Jason Stein/Jason Roebke/Mike Pride: Three Kinds of Happiness”
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