Peter Margasak previews Orrin Evans “Flip the Script” for the Chicago Reader…

www.chicagoreader.com For nearly two decades Philadelphia's Orrin Evans has been one of the most reliable, impressive, and overlooked pianists in postbop. He's not a revolutionary, but his music always pushes forward while...

Lucid Culture reviews Ralph Bowen “Total Eclipse”…

lucidculture.wordpress.com Ralph Bowen Flips the Script If you were looking for a sequel to saxophonist Ralph Bowen’s 2011 release, Power Play, you won’t get it, at least not this time around. This blog...

JazzWrap writes up Tom Tallitsch “Heads or Tales”…

www.jazzwrap.blogspot.com You know those albums that you fall in love with immediately after about two songs in--well this one of those albums. Tom Tallitsch delivers a killer does on hard bop that...

theJazzWord on Spike Wilner “La Tendresse”…

thejazzword.blogspot.com FRIDAY, JUNE 1, 201 Spike Wilner – La Tendresse 2012 Posi-Tone The opening title track of pianist Spike Wilner's La Tendressesuggests only hints of affection before the straight-eighth pulse intensifies...

Lucid Culture reviews Tom Tallitsch “Heads or Tales”…

lucidculture.wordpress.com Vivid, Catchy, Intense Compositions from Tom Tallitsch Saxophonist Tom Tallitsch has a strong, diverse and thoroughly enjoyable album, Heads or Tales, out recently with Jared Gold on organ,Dave Allen on guitar and the semi-ubiquitous Mark Ferber on...

Dan Bilawsky reviews Spike Wilner “La Tendresse”…

www.allaboutjazz.com There are few greater champions of the old and new in jazz than pianist/club owner/musical antiquarian Spike Wilner. His role in resuscitating and running one of the most important night spots...

Brent Black takes on Ralph Bowen “Total Eclipse”…

www.criticaljazz.com Swing is rhythmic feel or groove created by the musical interaction or chemistry between the performers. Swing or this "groove" manifests itself in a visceral response essentially music your...

Glenn Astarita reviews a track from Brandon Wright “Journeyman”…

www.allaboutjazz.com Posi-Tone Records is known for showcasing nascent talent, often aligned with proven jazz warriors. With his sophomore release for the label, young tenor saxophonist Brandon Wright garners sympathetic and...

Another review for Jared Gold “Golden Child”…

www.jazzhistoryonline.com Jared Gold credits Larry Young, Don Patterson, and Jack McDuff as influences. His multifaceted style landed him gigs with John Abercrombie, Adam Nussbaum, and Don Braden. His adventurous original compositions and fresh takes...