JazzTimes reviews Inner Flights…

jazztimes.com Native New Yorker and New England Conservatory grad Benjamin Drazen distinguishes himself as a potent alto saxophonist and accomplished composer on his debut as a leader. Joined by a...

Mike Hobart reviews Captain Black Big Band for Financial Times…

www.ft.com Pianist Orrin Evans’ occasional big band alternates rumbustious riffs and tear-along chases with delicate impressionism and a timely modal waltz. The slightly rough at the edges live recordings are...

AAJ review for David Gibson “End Of The Tunnel”…

www.allaboutjazz.com The second release for trombonist David Gibson's quartet,End Of The Tunnel, is a return to the ever popular soul-jazz genre. As with his previous disc, A Little Somethin' (Posi-Tone, 2009),...

Guitar International review for Dave Juarez “Round Red Light”…

guitarinternational.com Round Red Light is the debut recording from Barcelona guitarist Dave Juarez and the album is comprised of all original material. Juarez has assembled a fine ensemble to present...

AAJ review for Benjamin Drazen “Inner Flights”…

www.allaboutjazz.com Alto and soprano saxophonist Benjamin Drazen's smashing debut recording as a leader contains all of the essential ingredients for a meaningful mainstream jazz record. The leader's seven original compositions...

Audiophile Audition on David Gibson “End of the Tunnel”….

www.audaud.com David Gibson - End of the Tunnel - Posi-tone PR8082, 48:40 ****: (David Gibson, trombone; Julius Tolentino, alto sax; Jared Gold, Hammond organ; Quincy Jones, drums) David Gibson has...

Amazing interview with Travis Sullivan….

www.allaboutjazz.com Travis Sullivan composes and arranges with a fine flair. For about the last six years, he's proven himself a strong leader of a large band, running the Bjorkestra, an...

SaxShed reviews Travis Sullivan “New Directions”….

saxshed.com Alto saxophonist Travis Sullivan has released his third record “New Directions” on Posi-tone Records. Known primarily for leading his Björkestra project, Sullivan has assembled The Travis Sullivan Quartet where...

Richard Kamins reviews Travis Sullivan “New Directions”

http://steptempest.blogspot.com/2011/05/modern-grooves.html Alto saxophonist-composer Travis Sullivan is, perhaps, best known for his 18-piece big band, Bjorkestra, an ongoing project in which he reimagines and reshapes the music of the Icelandic singer/songwriter and notorious...