15-06-2019 JAZZ_MiX # 33 jazz tracks on the the JAZZ_line 2008-2019

15-06-2019 # 33 jazz tracks on the the JAZZ_line 2008-2019 # Avishai Cohen Trio, W. H., Trombone Shorty, Tonbruket, Donny McCaslin, Noah Preminger, Black Flower, Robert Glasper, Allison Miller's Boom Tic Boom, Jerry Douglas, Marcus Strickland's Twi-Life, The Comet Is Coming

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2008-2019

Bassist who has often combined Middle Eastern and Israeli music with both electric and acoustic jazz. 
Avishai Cohen Trio
Seattle (Avishai Cohen) 2:50
Lo Baiom Velo Balyla (Traditional) 5:25
from Gently Disturbed 2008
Avishai Cohen has established himself over the past decade as one of the more versatile and curious bassists around. For Gently Disturbed he hooks up with the young pianist Shai Maestro, a fellow Israeli, and drummer Mark Guiliana, on a set that is never less than exciting, always seductive, and often quite challenging. The gently playful opener, "Seattle," is a teaser: a waltz-inspired rhythm percolates underneath, but its simple foundation is often obscured by the trio's complex interplay... Of course, Cohen makes sure to step into the spotlight often enough to reassure that he is in fact the leader here, and on tracks such as Cohen's own neo-classical "Variations in G Minor" and the traditional Israeli song "Lo Baiom Velo Balyla," Cohen's intricate maneuvering reveals once again the ceaseless creativity of his musicianship.

The formation of W.H. was initiated in 2006 by cellist/composer Albert Márkos, with the aim to place the sonnets of William Shakespeare into the musical environment of present times. The name refers to a monogram used in the 1609 Quarto-edition of Shakespeare’s Sonnets, which was mysteriously dedicated to a certain Mr W.H... The band’s members are all celebrated artists in the Hungarian music scene... 
W. H.
XII 3:05
XXV 3:50
from Shakespeare's Sonnets 2009
Utilizing Hungary’s top hip-hop diva MC Sena’s vocal skills and the three musicians’ improvisational aptitude together with Shakespeare’s lyricism, the group is determined to go against the grain of all popular conventions to exhibit a new form of entertainment, infused with education. Hence it is not easy to describe the outcome of the production, as the pieces display characteristics of different genres, such as klangfarbe musik, free jazz, contemporary improvisational music, abstract hiphop, spoken word. All of this eventually intermingles into an incomparable sound and an absorbing show indeed, with the greatest respect and decorum to the ever-living artistry and magnitude of William Shakespeare...

New Orleans trombone and trumpet player, born into a music-rich family, who became a figurehead for modern jazz. 
Trombone Shorty
Hurricane Season (Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews) 3:20
Backatown (Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews) 2:46
from Backatown 2010
Backatown, the Verve debut from New Orleans composer, bandleader, and trombone and trumpet boss Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews, was one of the most hotly anticipated recordings of 2010. Given the well-deserved reputation Andrews and his Orleans Avenue band have for incendiary live performances, one had to wonder if it would translate in their studio offerings for independent labels. It didn't because they'd never had the budget to get the vibe right. Backatown is the first time that Orleans Avenue -- Dwayne "Big D" Williams (percussion), Mike Ballard (bass), Joey Peebles (drums), Pete Murano (guitar), and Dan Oestreicher (baritone sax) -- have had an actual budget to capture the Trombone Shorty experience, and they've made a studio record that offers a real taste of the live show's excitement. Shorty calls his music “supafunkrock,” and it's an accurate term for the aural gumbo on this fingerpopping, butt-shakin' mix set...

09-05-2019 JAZZ:MiX # 33 jazz tracks on the the JAZZ_line 2002-2012

Howard Alden

09-05-2019 JAZZ:MiX # 33 jazz tracks on the the JAZZ_line 2002-2012 # Howard Alden, Jeremy Pelt, Donny McCaslin, Jenny Scheinman, Medeski Scofield Martin and Wood, Hiromi, Avishai Cohen Trio, W. H., Trombone Shorty, Tonbruket, Donny McCaslin

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2002-2012

A master technician of jazz guitar with great fluency and wit. 
Howard Alden
Soul Eyes (Mal Waldron) 4:25
My Shining Hour (Harold Arlen / Johnny Mercer) 3:42
from My Shining Hour 2002
With all of the recording activity by guitarist Howard Alden in the dozen or so years prior to the 2002 release of My Shining Hour, it is hard to believe that this is his first unaccompanied date. Alternating between electric and acoustic archtop seven-string guitars, Alden delivers one masterful performance after another. His brilliant technique is showcased in a dazzling take of "My Shining Hour" (which begins with a very subtle introduction)...  Howard Alden will have many shining hours ahead of him in the studio and on-stage, but this memorable CD should serve as an important landmark in his already very impressive career.

California-born jazz trumpeter with a knack for both straight-ahead and fusion-influenced jazz. 
Jeremy Pelt
Weird Nightmare (Charles Mingus) 5:27
Take Me in Your Arms 4:36
52 Blues (Drinkin' & Drivin') (Jimmy Rowles) 7:30
from Close to My Heart 2003
At 27, this amazingly versatile jazz trumpeter has a resumé that leads to huge expectations. His ensemble work has encompassed Ravi Coltrane, Roy Hargrove, Ralph Peterson, Cassandra Wilson, Greg Osby, and the Mingus Big Band. Pelt topped the 2003 Down Beat magazine annual critics poll for Rising Star on Trumpet, and the Jazz Journalist Association selected him as one of the Best Emerging Stars in Jazz. On his debut for the Maxjazz Horn Series, he brings along luminaries Mulgrew Miller, Peter Washington, and Lewis Nash, but it's clear he could be jamming with a bunch of no-names and be equally as emotional and engaging. The joy here comes from the unexpected fluctuations in tone and vibe from track to track...

An immensely talented jazz saxophonist and flautist with limitless expertise and expressive improvising technique. 
Donny McCaslin
Skyward (Donny McCaslin) 6:01
The Way Through (Donny McCaslin) 7:50
Flutter (David Binney / Donny McCaslin) 5:46
from The Way Through 2004
Donny McCaslin is a musician in constant evolution who moves on without looking back, and The Way Through documents another important stage in his career. Built around a core trio featuring drummer Adam Cruz and bassist Scott Colley, the session has a lot to offer. The saxophonist is truly emerging as a singular voice -- he shows a lot of integrity and delivers genuine emotion...  In a nutshell, this brilliant session is a clear evidence of McCaslin's all-around talents.

From avant jazz to the creative side of Americana, the bicoastal violinist/singer/composer has charted a diverse and engaging musical path. 
Jenny Scheinman
The Frog Threw His Head Back and Laughed (Jenny Scheinman) 6:09
Moe Hawk (Jenny Scheinman) 6:36
The Bouy Song (Jenny Scheinman) 4:39
from 12 Songs 2005
No one can accuse violinist and composer Jenny Scheinman of promulgating any kind of jazz cliché, or even of fitting in especially well with the rest of the Cryptogramophone label's crew of off-kilter jazz experimentalists. Her obsession is with songs and with lyrics -- neither of which appear on this paradoxically titled album. The 12 compositions here aren't actually songs, but are meant to feel like songs, by which Scheinman means that they're intended to be clear, straightforward, singable, and emotionally direct...  This kind of balance between directness, intensity, and complexity makes 12 Songs a more than usually impressive and compelling modern jazz album. Very highly recommended.