JazzTimes reviews Spike Wilner “La Tendresse”…

jazztimes.com Following the stirring modal opener, Wilner’s original title track which carries a distinct McCoy Tyner influence, the pianist settles into a program of charming old-school ditties performed either solo...

Music and More reviews Jordan Young “Cymbal Melodies”…

jazzandblues.blogspot.com Jordan Young is a drummer leading a group on this recording that features Brian Charette on organ, Avi Rothbard on guitar and Joe Sucato on tenor saxophone. Young is...

More coverage for “Flip the Script”…

www.thejazzpage.com The inventive and bold pianist Orrin Evans is back with a new project called Flip The Script. On this effort, Evans heads a fantastic trio, which includes Ben Wolfe on...

Here’s the first review for Jordan Young’s “Cymbal Melodies”…

www.criticaljazz.com I have to admit when I first saw the tune selection on this disc I wondered how in the world Jordan Young could pull it off. You have a...

Alex Rodriguez takes on Orrin Evans “Flip the Script”…

ethnomusicologyreview.ucla.edu Two new CDs out by contemporary jazz leaders Branford Marsalis (below) andOrrin Evans (left) offer a pair of unique takes on what it means to swing in the 21st century. Both are...

Another great review for Brandon Wright “Journeyman”…

http://blogs.ottawacitizen.com/2012/08/21/post-bop-till-you-drop-cd-reviews/ You have to give the Los Angeles-based label Posi-Tone props for bringing the music of some lesser-known up-and-comers to the jazz market. One of the label’s brightest prospects is...

Peter Hum covers Steve Davis “Gettin’ It Done”…

blogs.ottawacitizen.com Trombonist Steve Davis’ latest disc, his second on that post-bop flagbearer of a label Posi-Tone, is loaded with keen, well-crafted music for a no-nonsense, at times Blakey-style sextet. Kicking...

lucid culture reviews Jared Gold “Golden Child”…

lucidculture.wordpress.com Jared Gold Pushes the B3 Envelope In a way, organist Jared Gold is to the Posi-Tone label what Willie Dixon was to Chess: he seems to be on practically all their records. And why not?...

Audiophile Audition reviews Steve Davis “Gettin’ It Done”…

audaud.com Steve Davis – Gettin’ It Done – Posi-Tone Records PR 8099, 57:14 ****  (Steve Davis – trombone; Josh Bruneau – trumpet/flugelhorn; Mike Dirubbo – also sax; Larry Willis –...