Richard Kamins Step Tempest review of Orrin Evans “Freedom”…

http://steptempest.blogspot.com The past year has been quite a musical ride for pianist/composer Orrin Evans, especially when it comes to his relationship to Posi-Tone Records.   Early in 2010, the Los Angeles-based...

The Revivalist reviews Orrin Evans “Freedom”…

revivalist.okayplayer.com While it is common to take for granted the ease with which we find forever in our favorite tunes, the human experience dictates that the musicians creating those songs...

The Jazz Word on Nick Hempton “The Business”…

thejazzword.blogspot.com Saxophonist Nick Hempton leads a swinging quartet for his debut with Posi-Tone Records, The Business. The Australian native, currently residing in New York has a warm, soulfulness to his playing,...

Another write-up for Orrin Evans “Freedom”…

blogs.philadelphiaweekly.com Orrin Evans – Freedom (Posi-Tone): It’s been a good year for Philly jazz pianist and composer-performer Orrin Evans. Back in March, Evans’s Captain Black Big Band – an ensemble...

Sea of Tranquility reviews “Round Red Light”….

www.seaoftranquility.org Born in Barcelona, jazz guitarist/composer Dave Juarez has recently released his debut album Round Red Light on Posi-Tone Records. Joining Juarez is an ensemble of fabulous players including Seamus...

NPR makes nice mention of Captain Black Big Band…

www.npr.org We're pretty obsessive fans here at NPR Music. We make lists. And because the Internet periodically demands these sorts of things, we've put together a multi-genre listening list of our...

Peter Hum on Dave Juarez “Round Red Light”…

communities.canada.com The Barcelona-raised guitarist Dave Juarez -- just 23 -- bursts onto the jazz scene with Round Red Light, released on a significant boutique label and featuring heavyweights tenor saxophonist Seamus...

AAJ’s Glenn Astarita on Travis Sullivan “New Directions”…

www.allaboutjazz.com New Directions could signify a paradigm shift for alto saxophonist Travis Sullivan's eighteen-piece Björkestra, a unit dedicated to performing arrangements of Icelandic pop vocalist Björk. Sullivan goes back to...

New interview with Orrin Evans….

philly.com Orrin Evans: Jazz cat with a plan - and deep Philly roots By A.D. Amorosi For The Inquirer 'My plan is always to be playing," says Philly pianist, composer,...