GregN Posted January 14, 2006 Report Posted January 14, 2006 Detroit Metro Times Charles L. Latimer 1. John Coltrane One Down, One Up: Coltrane Live at the Half Note (Impulse): This is everything that Coltrane was — a limitless improviser and a tireless soloist. But it also shows off the chops of ’Trane’s gifted pianist, McCoy Tyner. 2. James Carter Organ Trio Out of Nowhere: Live at the Blue Note (Half Note): Most of Carter’s recordings have been theme-driven, and the saxophonist is at his best when challenged. The slugfest between Carter and baritone saxman Hamiet Bluiett on R. Kelly’s “I Believe I Can Fly” makes this date worth the cover charge. 3. Sonny Rollins Without a Song: The 9/11 Concert (Milestone): Saxophonist Sonny Rollins is 75 but still blows with all the piss and vinegar of a young horn player. On “Global Warming,” Rollins’ improvisations are simply mystifying. 4. Various Gold Sounds (Brown Brothers): It’s refreshing to hear jazz musicians perform something other than jazz standards. Saxophonist James Carter, pianist Cyrus Chestnut, drummer Ali Jackson, and bassist Reginald Veal ambush alt-rock darlings Pavement with a jazz makeover. 5. Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis Don’t Be Afraid: The Music of Charles Mingus (Palmetto): The Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra ventured outside its comfort zone to tackle the complex, whimsical and often politically charged work of the late bassist Charles Mingus. 6. The Gerald Wilson Orchestra In My Time (Mack Avenue): This is a definitive big-band record. Wilson’s arrangements are crisp; a mix of young and seasoned musicians pump life into such standards as “Love for Sale” and “So What.” 7. Robert Glasper Canvas (Blue Note): Glasper deserves all the adulation he gets. 8. The Brad Mehldau Trio Day is Done (Nonesuch): Mehldau at this stage of his career has to be the finest melodic pianist in the universe. I soaked up every sonic inch of this recording. 9. Phillip Townsend Beautiful Black Lady (San-Shue): This tribute to women of color isn’t loaded with trite lyrics; what’s beautiful is you believe Townsend genuinely admires his subject matter. 10. Organissimo This is the Place (Big O): This Lansing-based organ trio produced an album that’s soulful, funky, churchy and jazzy — everything you’d want in an organ album. Quote
Rooster_Ties Posted January 14, 2006 Report Posted January 14, 2006 LCJO has a comfort zone? Well, I'm never comfortable when listening to them, of that I'm sure. Quote
Jim Alfredson Posted January 14, 2006 Report Posted January 14, 2006 We were also named on of the Top 20 releases of 2005 by WBEZ in Chicago: http://www.wbez.org/programs/jazz/jz_best2005.asp And in the Top Ten at WHRV in Virginia Beach: Top Jazz Picks Of 2005 5. Organissimo – “This Is The Place” – Big O Records I love the writing on this disc. Thoughtful and soulful and the group grooves deep but how can you have a Hammond B3 and not? Each song and groove varies in style and concept and are played with smart dynamic ranges and passion. These guys listen to each other and are having fun. You can feel it. I also find impressive the compositional and improvisational balance. Jae Sinnett WHRV FM Norfolk VA And in the Top Ten at WLNZ here in Lansing: http://www.lansingcitypulse.com/051228/music/index2.asp I'm sure there are others... oh yeah... Dick Crockett on KXJS 88.7FM in Sacramento gave us a "Twirlie Nomination" (not sure I want to know what that is!) and WYCE has nominated our record for Best Jazz Record at the 2006 Jammies this year. So, I think people like it! Quote
Jim Alfredson Posted January 15, 2006 Report Posted January 15, 2006 Oh yeah, and Jim Wilke of "Jazz After Hours": http://jazzafterhours.org/bestcds.html Quote
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