Search results for "Jay Anderson"

Lynne Arriale: America (Rating: 97/100) posted in Music April 16, 09

Ever since winning the International Great American Jazz Piano Competition in 1993 Lynne Arriale has mesmerized criti...

Mike Stern: There is No Greater Love (Rating: 98/100) posted in Music June 23, 09

Stern has been justifiably categorized as a fusion/jazz-rock guitarist, based on his own albums as well as his early ...

Joey Calderazzo: Lunacy (Rating: 98/100) posted in Music May 19, 09

Calderazzo's third and final Blue Note release in 1993, The Traveler, was one of the best piano trio albums by a youn...

The Stryker / Slagle Band: Bird Flew (Rating: 90/100) posted in Music January 25, 08

A catchy tune based on "Confirmation" changes. Special guest Joe Lovano's thoughtful solo toys with the rhythm, stacc...

Bob Mintzer (featuring Kurt Elling): Minuano (Rating: 96/100) posted in Music August 29, 08

Pat Metheny's "Minuano" is becoming something of a contemporary standard. Vocalist Kurt Elling, featured as a guest ...

Maria Schneider: The 'Pretty' Road (Rating: 97/100) posted in Music December 28, 07

Maria Schneider continues to impress with her 13-minute "The 'Pretty' Road" from her Sky Blue CD. Frank Kimbrou...

Maria Schneider: Evanescence (Rating: 95/100) posted in Music December 31, 07

Maria Schneider honors her mentor Gil Evans -- whom she assisted in various musical pursuits during the last three ye...

Maria Schneider: Cerulean Skies (Rating: 97/100) posted in Music January 08, 08

We have come to expect grand things from Maria Schneider, and she delivers again on "Cerulean Skies" -- a 22-minute t...

Phil Markowitz: Catalysis (Rating: 86/100) posted in Music August 20, 08

In case you have forgotten your chemistry, "catalysis" is the increase in the rate of a chemical reaction caused by t...

Michael Higgins: Alone Together (Rating: 88/100) posted in Music October 22, 08

Dear Reader: I have no idea when you will be reading this review. But as I write it this seems to be my week to write...

Vinnie Cutro: Time Will Tell (Rating: 90/100) posted in Music January 21, 09

"Time Will Tell" features a repetitive intro line carried throughout the song by Jay Anderson's plucky basslines and ...

Michael Higgins: The Last Farewell (Rating: 87/100) posted in Music November 10, 08

Who is Michael Higgins? That is what I asked myself after hearing his new album, which I found thoroughly engaging in...

Vinnie Cutro: Blues for Roy (Rating: 88/100) posted in Music January 21, 09

With an explosive introductory drum solo by the inimitable Billy Hart, "Blues for Roy" is the perfect high- tempo blo...

Anderson, Jay posted in Encyclopedia October 18, 07

Anderson, Jay, bassist, composer; b. Ontario, California, 24 October 1955. He grew up in Long Beach, CA. His parents ...

Anderson, Ray (Ray Robert Anderson) posted in Encyclopedia October 18, 07

Anderson, Ray (Ray Robert Anderson), trombonist, singer; b. Chicago, Illlinois, 16 October 1952. His father is Philip...

Lynne Arriale: Tones For Joan's Bones (Rating: 93/100) posted in Music September 29, 08

Since she won the 1993 International Jazz Piano Competition, Lynne Arriale's recordings have consistently impressed d...

Stuart, Rory (John) posted in Encyclopedia October 18, 07

Stuart, Rory (John), jazz guitarist and composer; b. New York, NY, 9 January 1956.  Within a year of his birt...

Japaridze, David posted in Encyclopedia October 18, 07

Japaridze, David, percussion; b. Tbilisi, Republic of Georgia, 25 July 1954. His father was father was Shota Japaridz...

Rathbun, Andrew posted in Encyclopedia October 18, 07

Rathbun, Andrew, saxophonist, composer; b. Toronto 1970. Studied music from a very young age, following the Orff m...

Boukas, Richard (Andrew) posted in Encyclopedia October 18, 07

Boukas, Richard (Andrew), guitarist, vocalist, composer, educator; b. New York City, NY, 14 August, 1953. A second-ge...

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