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Gilad Hekselman at the Village Vanguard in NYC

Guitarist performs with Shai Maestro, Larry Grenadier and Eric Harland.

Pierrick Pédron: Fifty-Fifty: New York Sessions (Gazebo)

Pierrick Pédron is not well known outside France but his cred is firm on that country’s jazz scene. The title here refers to his 50th … Read More “Pierrick Pédron: Fifty-Fifty: New York Sessions (Gazebo)”

Live Review: 2019 Montreal Jazz Festival, Week 2

A jam-packed weekend opened the 40th edition of the Montreal International Jazz Festival, with inspiring performances by luminaries and rising stars such as pianists Chucho Valdés … Read More “Live Review: 2019 Montreal Jazz Festival, Week 2”

Larry Grenadier: The Gleaners (ECM)

Memories: While listening to Brad Mehldau’s early discs, I fully recall being knocked out by Larry Grenadier’s blend of poetry and pragmatism. The bassist’s solos … Read More “Larry Grenadier: The Gleaners (ECM)”

Bill Stewart: Band Menu (self-released)

For his 11th release, drummer/composer Bill Stewart joins tenor saxophonist Walter Smith III and bassist Larry Grenadier on the ironically titled Band Menu. The literal … Read More “Bill Stewart: Band Menu (self-released)”

Live Review: Pérez, Cohen, Potter Quintet in Washington, D.C.

How to play a chord that feels like Toni Morrison writing, “I didn’t fall in love with you, I rose in it”? How to play … Read More “Live Review: Pérez, Cohen, Potter Quintet in Washington, D.C.”

Brad Mehldau Trio: Seymour Reads the Constitution! (Nonesuch)

You can’t help but marvel at Brad Mehldau’s ability to think in two speeds at the same time. While his left hand frequently holds down … Read More “Brad Mehldau Trio: Seymour Reads the Constitution! (Nonesuch)”

Concert Review: 2017 Montreal Jazz Festival

Running from June 28 to July 8, with over two-thirds of its 500-plus concerts taking place on several outdoor stages and free to the public, … Read More “Concert Review: 2017 Montreal Jazz Festival”