Our Delight represents the first pairing of these two giants of Jazz, saxophonist James Moody and pianist Hank Jones in a performance with a single purpose, to highlight music of Tadd Dameron and Dizzy Gillespie. Gillespie had played mentor to Moody, providing a jazz education that gives the saxophonist a unique perspective of the trumpeters music.
Moody and Jones sound amazing, and there is little evidence that the advance of time has eroded either man’s skills.
Just listen to Moody’s sax solos on the standard, “Body and Soul,” or “Soul Trane.” Both speak to his history and don’t disappoint. Jones is equally impressive complementing Moody’s strong presence while making an occasional statement of his own. Note is his work on “Con Alma” and “Birk’s Works,” a Dizzy Gillespie original.
Rounding out The Quartet are bassist Todd Coolman and drummer Adam Nussbaum, both accomplished in their own right.
Our Delight is well worth the listen and makes for a fine collection of timeless jazz.
This recording of Roger Kellaway and quintet was made live over four nights at The Jazz Standard in New York, Kellaway’s drummer-less band approximates Nat King Cole’s piano, bass, guitar trios of the 1960s. Kellaway is accompanied by guitarist Russell Malone and bassist Jay Leonhart, both veterans of the New York City jazz scene. Add vibraphonist Stefon Harris to the mix and the core trio becomes a facile swinging quartet. Cellist Borislav Strulev also shows up with a spotlight on the sole Kellaway composition of the set “All My Life.”
Born in Brasília, Brazil in 1971, Leonardo E.M. Cioglia studied music from an early age and picked up the acoustic bass around the age of sixteen. Just two years later, he won a scholarship to the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston and graduated four years later with a degree in Professional Music. He later picked up a Masters Degree in Visual and Media Arts from Emerson College.
Jazz guitarist and educator Jimmy Bruno has delivered an intimate recording from his basement studio in Philadelphia. With Maplewood Avenue we find Bruno in a non-traditional trio format consisting of guitar (Bruno), vibes (Tony Miceli) and bass (Jeff Pedraz). It’s a combo allowing for plenty of space and room for the performers to stretch… and they take full advantage.
DMBQ Live is the first recording from the Davidson/Murley/Braid Quintet (DMBQ). This collaboration between Juno Award winners Mike Murley (saxophone) and David Braid (piano), and emerging artist Tara Davidson (saxophone) showcases world-class improvisation and great songwriting. Recorded at The Western Front in Vancouver, this recording captures a fantastic performance full of spontaneity, interplay and a simple celebration of the music. Truly a treat to listen to.
The Piers Lawrence Quartet’s debut album “Stolen Momentsâ€, is the culmination of a long time dream of New York native and jazz guitarist Piers Lawrence. A self published recording on his own label (Jazznet Media), Lawrence is also producer and host of “Manhattan Jazz,†an internet radio show on www.tribecaradio.net.