Big words for Brandon Wright “Boiling Point”…
www.criticaljazz.com There are more tenor players then one can count that are as technically proficient as they come but the end result is more often then not an artistic flat...
Another positive review for Jared Gold “Out of Line”…
www.criticaljazz.com With the musical irony for this tenor player being nothing hits my musical sweet spot harder than a B3, Jared Gold is the epitome of the groove, swing and...
Brent Black runs down Jim Rotondi “Blues for Brother Ray”…
www.criticaljazz.com About a year ago I reviewed a tribute to Ray Charles that was a train wreck from the start. The focus of the release was placed squarely on the...
A stellar review for Art Hirahara “Noble Path”…
www.criticaljazz.com The one that got away for 2011? Art Hirahars began turning heads with his work on saxophonist Fred Ho's more out of the box releases, but Hirahara's voicing on Noble...
A fresh take on Dan Pratt “Toe The Line”…
http://www.criticaljazz.com/2012/05/dan-pratt-toe-line-posi-tone-2010.html To toe the line implies a strict adherence to follow the rules. So right away the title is certainly a contradiction in terms but the end result is a...
Brent Black digs into Sean Nowell “The Seeker”…
www.criticaljazz.com I have to admit that I am somewhat late to the party when it comes to tenor saxophonist Sean Nowell. Perhaps my hesitancy in exploring his work was based...
A new review for Jared Gold “Supersonic”…
www.criticaljazz.com Any critic or as I prefer to call myself a "jazz advocate" that does not have or claim definitive favorites is simply playing fast and loose with the musical...
Another stellar review for Ralph Bowen “Power Play”…
www.criticaljazz.com Hard to believe Ralph Bowen has been at this for roughly twenty five years and continues to fly just under the radar of some folks. First gaining attention...
Brent Black reviews Noah Haidu “Slipstream”…
www.criticaljazz.com Another captivating release they may have slipped past you from 2011 would have to beSlipstream from accomplished pianist Noah Haidu. Some may recognize Haidu's name from the jazz collective Native Soul while for...
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