From his many Criss Cross
dates as a leader to his extraordinary sideman work with Chris Potter, the late
Michael Brecker and many more, Adam Rogers continues to blaze a path as one of
jazz's most compelling guitarists. His longtime associate David Binney, alto
saxophone great and an influential composer and producer, has also
distinguished himself with numerous innovative sessions for Criss Cross and
others. On R & B, Rogers and Binney unite to co-lead a lean and
hard-swinging quartet with bassist Reuben Rogers (no relation) and drummer
Gerald Cleaver. In a departure from their usual focus on original material,
Rogers and Binney aim straight for bebop, ballads and classics by Thelonious
Monk, Freddie Hubbard and Wayne Shorter, among others. ~ Amazon
MICHAEL GIBBS & THE NDR BIGBAND – IN MY VIEW
Gibbs' relationship with the NDR Bigband stretches
back for 40 years and IN MY VIEW represents a 'typical' pairing of these two
huge talents, with the track list evenly divided between Gibbs originals and
wildly creative recastings of other composer's works.Since his debut release in
1970, and throughout a number of significant releases under his name and
collaborations with major artists such as Joni Mitchell, Peter Gabriel, Jaco
Pastorious and John McLaughlin, Gibbs has honed a subtle and highly personal approach
to arranging that often avoids layering sections.Favoring sinuous lines and
lapidary textures, his pieces often draw a listener in with a shapely melodic
phrase before revealing unexpected implications with a rhythmic motif or
counter melody. ~ Amazon
MARCO MARCONI TRIO - NORDIK
Italian born Marco Marconi is just simply one of the
most amazing pianists in Europe. Classically trained he has developed into a
sensational jazz pianist and has appeared at festivals ranging from Umbria to
Cheltenham. This album was recorded by ECM stalwart Stfano Amerio at the
Artesuono Studio in Italy. The trio features bassist Andrea di Biase and the
drummer, well known to UK audiences, Enzo Zirilli. Includes: Too High Don't Try,
Nordik, I Mean You, U.K. Journey, Blizzard, Take Five, Photos In Regent's Park,’sunside,
I Got It Bad, Pecan Girl, Better With You, and Maple Leaf Rag. ~ Amazon
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