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 | Jon Iragabon: The Observer (CD: Concord)
The Observer, is saxophonist and composer Jon Irabagon’s newest offering. Winning the 2008 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition has afforded Irabagon the opportunity to assemble a dream-team of musicians, including the stellar rhythm section of pianist Kenny Barron, bassist Rufus Reid and drummer Victor Lewis. This combo of familiar players is augmented by extraordinary trumpeter Nicholas Payton on two tracks, while pianist Bertha Hope provides gorgeous accompaniment to one of her late husband, Elmo Hope’s compositions. Along with veteran producer Don Sickler and engineering wizard Rudy Van Gelder, Irabagon and company have crafted a statement of power and beauty replete with twists and turns, a diverse but cohesive collection sure to please jazz aficionados and new fans alike. (Concord Jazz)
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Cindy Blackman: Another Lifetime (CD: Four Quarters)
‘Another Lifetime’ is Cindy Blackman’s tribute to her mentor, Tony Williams, one of the greatest drummers of all time. The album features some of the most exciting tracks from the eclectic recordings of Tony Williams' Lifetime, a bandwhich featured some of the seminal and most influential jazz and rock musicians of the era. Helping Cindy is an all-star line-up, including Joe Lovano, Mike Stern, Doug Carne, Vernon Reid, Patrice Rushen, Benny Reitveld and others. (Proper Note)
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 | Vijay Iyer Trio: Historicity (CD: ACT)
With Historicity, Vijay Iyer one of today's most celebrated and innovative American jazz artists spectacularly redefines the classical notion of the piano trio.
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Robert Glasper: Double Booked (CD: Blue Note)
Pianist Robert Glasper presents both sides of his musical persona with Double-Booked, his third album for Blue Note Records. The album bridges Glasper's parallel careers as the leader of an acclaimed jazz trio and a first-call sideman with hip-hop artists such as Mos Def, Q Tip and The Roots. Moving nimbly from the acoustic Robert Glasper Trio to the hip-hop fusion Robert Glasper Experiment, the young keyboardist puts his versatility front and center. Special guests on the album include vocalist Bilal and a cameo appearance from rapper Mos Def. (Blue Note Records)
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 | Danny Grissett: Form (CD: Criss Cross)
A sparkling pianist as well as a fine budding composer, Danny Grissett's star has been on the rise lately and he's a favorite accompanist to a growing body of leaders including trumpeters Jim Rotondi, Jeremy Pelt, and Tom Harrell.He returns for his third Criss Cross release and moves beyond the trio format to feature tenor saxophonist Seamus Blake, trombonist Steve Davis and newcomer Ambrose Akinmusire on trumpet. Grissett puts his stamp on all the material including updates on Herbie Hancock's King Cobra, and Monk's Ugly Beauty. His originals are also cut from a regal cloth of originality, with bassist Vicente Archer and drummer Kendrick Scott responsive to the pianist's every move. (Criss Cross Jazz)
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Brian Blade & The Fellowship Band: Season Of Changes (CD: Verve)
Season of Changes is the third album and first Verve release by Brian Blade and the Fellowship Band, the visionary ensemble that matches renowned drummer/composer Blade with the formidable talents of pianist and composer Jon Cowherd, Kurt Rosenwinkel (guitar), Chris Thomas (bass), Myron Walden (alto saxophone, bass clarinet) and Melvin Butler (tenor saxophone).The album features nine moving new works by Blade and Cowherd, and offers a compelling distillation of the compositional eloquence and collective chemistry that have made Blade and his longtime bandmates one of contemporary jazz's most respected ensembles. True to its title, Season of Changes (produced by Blade and Cowherd) finds the players pursuing their collective muse into emotionally evocative new territory. The album opens with the gently striking "Rubylou's Lullaby," one of the album's six Blade compositions, followed by Cowherd's driving, multi-movement "Return of the Prodigal Son," which showcases Rosenwinkel's stellar guitar work and Butler's emotive tenor. The title track is a modern epic that reveals Cowherd's depth and growth as a composer, as well as his ability to write for the band's collective expression. Another highlight is "Most Precious One" and its companion piece "Most Precious One (Prodigy)." The former starts off with Thomas' steady bass mantra, and then transitions into a more layered, beat-driven performance of the composition. The album closes with the Blade composition "Omni," which features Walden's soaring alto. (Verve Music Group)
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 | Hank Roberts: Green (CD: Winter & Winter)
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Gerald Cleaver: Gerald Cleaver's Detroit (CD: Fresh Sound New Talent)
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 | Bobby Watson: Love Remains (CD: Red)
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Kenny Garrett: Beyond The Wall (CD: Nonesuch)
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 | Chris Potter: Underground (CD: EmArcy)
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Chris Botti: When I Fall In Love (CD: Columbia)
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 | Ravi Coltrane: In Flux (CD: Savoy Jazz- US Import)
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Terence Blanchard: Flow (CD: Blue Note)
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 | Mingus Big Band: Live In Time (CD: Dreyfus Jazz, 2 CDs)
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Mingus Big Band/ Orchestra/ Dynasty: I Am Three (CD: EmArcy)
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 | Joshua Redman: Freedom In The Groove (CD: Warner Bros)
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Joshua Redman: Wish (CD: Warner Bros- US Import)
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 | Joshua Redman Elastic Band: Momentum (CD: Nonesuch)
The new album by the acclaimed saxophonist's Elastic Band (organist Sam Yahel, drummers Brian Blade and Jeff Ballard), featuring guest appearances by Flea (Red Hot Chili Peppers), Guestlove (Roots), bassist Me'Shell NdegeOcello, SF Jazz Collective trumpeter Nicholas Payton, vibraphonist Stefon Harris and guitars Jeff Parker, Eric Krasno, Kurt Rosenwinkel and Peter Bernstein. (Warner Jazz)
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Joshua Redman: Back East (CD: Nonesuch)
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 | Kurt Rosenwinkel: Deep Song (CD: Verve)
Following a string of three acclaimed recordings for Verve Records that firmly established him as one of the most strikingly original new voices in jazz as both guitarist and composer (2000’s The Enemies of Energy, 2001’s The Next Step and 2003’s Heartcore), Kurt Rosenwinkel returns with an all-star outing that is perhaps his most luminous and accessible to date. Joined by his high-profile colleagues Brad Mehldau on piano and Joshua Redman on tenor sax, along with Larry Grenadier on bass and either Ali Jackson or longtime associate Jeff Ballard on drums, Rosenwinkel plumbs the depths of emotion and lyricism on Deep Song. (Verve Music Group)
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Greg Burk: Ivy Trio (CD: 482 Music)
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 | Kyle Eastwood: Paris Blue (CD: Candid)
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Kyle Eastwood: Metropolitan (CD: Candid)
Aiming to stay true to his roots as a live musician Kyle set out with this record to capture the sound which his band has toured all over the world. Along with producer and long time collaborator Michael Stevens (with whom he has written film scores for block busters such as Changeling and Gran Tarino), Kyle was eager to make a record which had an energy and spirit all of it’s own. To achieve this Kyle and Michael sought the help of Erin Davis (son of the legendary Miles) who came on board to co-produce the album. Metropolitain was recorded live in the back streets of Paris at Studio Feber, a tiny, wood-panelled studio suggested to Kyle by guest pianist on the album Eric Legnini. Kyle splits his time between Paris and LA but Paris seemed an appropriate spiritual home for this project. Perhaps because it gave Kyle access to such an incredible batch of top quality musicians. As well as Legnini the album sees collaborations with cutting edge French pop vocalist Camille, German trumpet superstar Till Brönner and French drummer and current trailblazer Manu Katché. (Proper Music)
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 | Harry Connick Jr: Other Hours- Connick On Piano 1 (CD: Marsalis Music)
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Chris Cheek & The Brad Mehldau Trio: Blues Cruise (CD: Fresh Sound New Talent)
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