Search results for "Bobby Watson"
Bobby Watson: Purple Flowers (Rating: 84/100) posted in Music March 26, 08Veteran saxophonist and leader Bobby Watson, who made his bones as so many have from the "school of Blakey," is joine...
Bobby Watson: Isfahan (Rating: 91/100) posted in Music December 10, 08Since 1987 was the Chinese Year of the Rabbit, Bobby Watson decided to assemble a 9-piece band for a tribute to ...
Steve Nelson: New Beginning (Rating: 96/100) posted in Music July 03, 08Steve Nelson has been quite visible as the vibraphonist in Dave Holland's Quintet and Big Band since the mid-'90...
This track review is included in: THE DOZENS: GREAT VIBES
Vibraphonist Jay Hoggard, in the notes to his 1989 Overview release, made the following observations about his in...
Dianne Reeves: Cherokee (Rating: 90/100) posted in Music January 29, 08This is not an easy song to sing, and indeed its most famous versions are by instrumentalists. But Dianne Reeves's vo...
Will Matthews: Count On Swingin' (Rating: 92/100) posted in Music July 30, 09In 1996 Will Matthews joined the Count Basie Orchestra, taking over the chair of the late Freddie Green, who had been...
Pierce, Bill (William Watson) posted in Encyclopedia October 18, 07Pierce, Bill (William Watson), saxophonist and educator; b. Hampton, VA, 25 September 1948. (He is often called Billy...
Song of the Day posted in Miscellaneous Pages December 17, 07The Song of the Day is a regular feature at jazz.com. Five days per week, jazz.com highlights an exceptional track d...
Walrath, Jack (Jack Arthur Walrath Jr.) posted in Encyclopedia October 18, 07Walrath, Jack [Jack Arthur Walrath Jr.], trumpet, composer, conductor, arranger, educator, author; b. Stuart, FL, 5 M...
Brown, Donald (Ray) posted in Encyclopedia September 17, 09Pianist Donald Brown’s synthesis of post-bop styles has placed him at the forefront of a new school of melodicists. B...
McBride, Christian posted in Encyclopedia October 18, 07McBride, Christian, bassist; b. Philadelphia, PA, 31 May 1972. His mother is Renee McBride and his father is Lee Smit...
Miller, Mulgrew posted in Encyclopedia April 17, 09Pianist Mulgrew Miller performs with truthful invention, harmonic intellectualism and a keen sense of sophistication ...
Scott, Stephen posted in Encyclopedia August 20, 09Pianist Stephen Scott’s polished tone, impressive articulation and elegant phrasing have drawn attention since his ar...
Simon, Edward posted in Encyclopedia October 18, 07Simon, Edward, pianist; b. Punta CardUn, Venezuela, 27 July 1969. His mother is Daisy Morillo Garcia, born 7/30/1942,...
Soskin, Mark posted in Encyclopedia October 18, 07Soskin, Mark, pianist; b. Brooklyn, NY, 12 July 1953. His parents were Daniel (deceased) and Selma. His brother is Ga...
Taylor, Mark (Anthony) posted in Encyclopedia October 18, 07Taylor, Mark (Anthony), drums; b. Hampstead, London, England, 7 November 1962. He's the son of of Edward Eugene Taylo...
Lotz, Mark (Alban) posted in Encyclopedia October 18, 07Lotz, Mark (Alban), flutist, piccolo, C flute, alto flute, bass flute, PVC contra bass flute, Indian bamboo flutes, f...
The Best Jazz Tracks for March posted in The Jazz.com Blog March 30, 08Five days each week, jazz.com selects a premier track from a recent release, and features it as Song of the Day. O...
Scott Albin Selects the Best Jazz CDs and Tracks of 2008 posted in The Jazz.com Blog December 08, 08Several regular contributors to jazz.com will be offering a look back at the best of 2008 in this column. Here Scott...
DiGregorio, Anthony Christopher (Tony) posted in Encyclopedia October 18, 07DiGregorio, Anthony Christopher (Tony), guitarist, composer; b. Brooklyn, New York, 1 June 1958. He was raised ...
Billy Pierce: Star Eyes (Rating: 95/100) posted in Music September 15, 09It was producer/pianist James Williams' idea to put saxophonist Billy Pierce into the studio with just pianist Hank J...
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