Frank Sinatra: A Voice on Air 1935-1955
As the oft-told story goes, Frank Sinatra’s career was ignited in June 1939 when bandleader Harry James’ wife happened to tune in to a live … Read More “Frank Sinatra: A Voice on Air 1935-1955”
Reviews
Hush Point: Blues and Reds
Hailing as it does from within the notably exploratory Brooklyn scene, an album as appealingly old-school as Hush Point’s Blues and Reds is an unexpected … Read More “Hush Point: Blues and Reds”
Avishai Cohen’s Triveni: Dark Nights
For the third Triveni album, trumpeter Avishai Cohen departs from the norm by adding electronic overdubs and/or guest artists on four of the 10 songs. … Read More “Avishai Cohen’s Triveni: Dark Nights”
Bill Frisell: Guitar in the Space Age!
Guitar in the Space Age! marks giant steps backward and forward in time for guitarist Bill Frisell. On one hand, it’s a celebration of the … Read More “Bill Frisell: Guitar in the Space Age!”
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”
The Stanley Clarke Band: Up
On UP, bassist Stanley Clarke recruits collaborators from his recent past (and some not so recent) and plays both acoustic upright-his forte during the second … Read More “The Stanley Clarke Band: Up”
Antonia Bennett: Embrace Me
Physically, flare-haired Antonia Bennett, the third of Tony’s four children, bears a striking resemblance to her iconic dad. There are notable similarities musically as well. … Read More “Antonia Bennett: Embrace Me”
Theater Review: Café Society Swing
Historical music diluted by a history lesson
Chicago/Sao Paulo Underground Featuring Pharoah Sanders: Pharoah & the Underground: Spiral Mercury
Unlike many of his contemporaries, saxophonist Pharoah Sanders has never hesitated to embrace new technological trends, nor has he seemed to worry much about high … Read More “Chicago/Sao Paulo Underground Featuring Pharoah Sanders: Pharoah & the Underground: Spiral Mercury”
Tyshawn Sorey: Alloy
In addition to being a drummer able to handle the jagged musical terrain of Vijay Iyer, Steve Coleman and Steve Lehman, Tyshawn Sorey continues to … Read More “Tyshawn Sorey: Alloy”