SoundPrints is tenor saxophonist Joe Lovano and trumpeter Dave Douglas, along with pianist Lawrence Fields, bassist Linda May Han Oh, and drummer Joey Baron. This … Read More “SoundPrints: Other Worlds (Greenleaf)”
One possible sunny jazz underside to the COVID-19 pandemic could be enhanced artistic control, in an era where self-produced recordings were already becoming prevalent. Taking … Read More “Dave Liebman/Randy Brecker/Marc Copland/Drew Gress/Joey Baron: Quint5T (Self-produced)”
We don’t necessarily need a reminder about pianist Steve Kuhn’s eminence in the trio domain; his work in that realm has been well-documented and greatly … Read More “Steve Kuhn Trio: To and From the Heart (Sunnyside)”
A compelling case can be made for guitarist Bill Frisell as the most desirable duet partner in jazz-and for Joey Baron, now that Paul Motian … Read More “Joey Baron: Just Listen”
Even by the high standards alto great Lee Konitz has set for spontaneously remaking songs we’ve heard a million times, this beautifully recorded live performance … Read More “Lee Konitz/Bill Frisell/Gary Peacock/Joey Baron : Enfants Terribles: Live At The Blue Note”
