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Michael Kocour - East of the Sun
by George W Harris, Jazz Weekly
Pianist Michael Kocour goes solo on this rich and classy collection wide ranging standards. His touch is clean, but his approach is calm and relaxed as he gently pulses out "East of the Sun" and a dreamy "Stardust." His read of " I've Got A Right to Sing the Blues" is gently regretful, while he gets coy on "Sweet Lorraine" and has fun with a cozy "I'm Coming Virginia." His left hand does some rich explorations on "Who Cares?" and he pulls out a... read more
George Cotsirilos - Variations
by Brent Black, CriticalJazz.com
The jazz guitar trio is risky with the end result usually feast or famine with very little middle ground. The George Cotsirilos Trio seemingly owns this format with a warmth and intimacy seldom captured since the Blue Note days of Kenny Burrell. Swing, what is it? How do you know when you are in love? You feel swing, it comes from that sweet spot just past your soul. Bop oriented style guitarists of this ability are a rare breed. Bassist Robb... read more
George Cotsirilos - Past Present
by Dave Walker, Dave Walker Music
George Cotsirilos is a hidden treasure of jazz - one of those wonderful players that you know are out there somewhere working away without the wider recognition they deserve. This guitarist has paid his dues for almost thirty years now, and with this - his second CD - he shows that he has earned full membership to the club.
Past Present is a finely crafted presentation of original songs and standards, all of a consistently high quality.... read more
Jeff Jenkins Organization - The Arrival
by Chris Spector, Midwest Record
Long time Houston Person piano man fools the boss by showing off what he can do on B3 surprising the bandleader with his chops. If Person is impressed, that says it all for me, but listening to the playing says even more. A classic jazz organ date, Jenkins plays without restraint but with lots of focus at the same time. A must have for jazz organ fans, this is solid stuff that smokes throughout. Well... read more
Charlie Apicella & Iron City meet The Griots Speak - Destiny Calling
by Tom Haugen, Take Effect
An extremely creative listen, the combination of organ grooves and free improvisation come together here for the hard bop presence that has Charlie Apicella handling madal drum, Tibetan singing bowls and guitar with much expertise alongside The Griot Speak's inimitable playing.
"As The Sun Rises" opens the listen with Daniel Carter's fluid clarinet complementing Apicella's playful drumming and William Parker's strategic strings, and "Titan... read more
Mark Quint - The Principle of Uncertainty
by Dick Crockett, Sacramento Radio
Vocalist, lyricist MARK QUINT is next with his new THE PRINCIPLE OF UNCERTAINTY. Quint reflects with beauty and melodrama, a Lord Byron of modern music, his voice resembling Michael Franks. These are the poets that strike the right chord in a woman's heart, Certainly a very laid back Gino Vannelli. This CD violates much of corporate radio protocol. (You'll have to stay with it and the feminine side of your audience will certainly enjoy it. I... read more
Wil Swindler - Universe B
by David Kane, Cadence
Wil Swindler has produced a new CD, [Universe B], filled with sophisticated and beautiful small-big band music. I was knocked out by both the playing and, in particular, the writing. Although the music remains tonal throughout, the harmonic language is intriguingly complex while remaining utterly accessible. Swindler's writing evokes Gil Evans, with its use of unconventional instruments such as the French horn and euphonium as well as... read more
Danny Green - Altered Narratives
by Editor, Love London Love Culture
On this fourth album from Danny Green, the music is lighthearted and playful throughout adding a glimmer of sunshine to the listener's life. This album is not simply a celebration of jazz music but also music of the classical genre, which delicately flows through all of the songs on the record. Danny Green, Justin Grinnell and Julien Cantelm have managed to create a lighthearted collection of songs that is consistent in the quality of... read more
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