{"id":10972,"date":"2016-06-16T05:30:51","date_gmt":"2016-06-16T09:30:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.musoscribe.com\/?p=10972"},"modified":"2016-06-10T12:49:40","modified_gmt":"2016-06-10T16:49:40","slug":"hundred-word-reviews-for-june-2016-part-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/blog.musoscribe.com\/index.php\/2016\/06\/16\/hundred-word-reviews-for-june-2016-part-4\/","title":{"rendered":"Hundred-word Reviews for June 2016, Part 4"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>And now for some jazz reviews.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10975\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.musoscribe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/brian_bromberg.jpg\" alt=\"brian_bromberg\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"http:\/\/blog.musoscribe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/brian_bromberg.jpg 300w, http:\/\/blog.musoscribe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/brian_bromberg-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"float: left; padding: 10px; width: 120px; height: 240px;\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;OneJS=1&amp;Operation=GetAdHtml&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;source=ss&amp;ref=as_ss_li_til&amp;ad_type=product_link&amp;tracking_id=musoscribe-20&amp;marketplace=amazon&amp;region=US&amp;placement=B01B7AQQH2&amp;asins=B01B7AQQH2&amp;linkId=55b5a24592008f0559a7dd64f3ea3b35&amp;show_border=true&amp;link_opens_in_new_window=true\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><br \/>\n<b>Brian Bromberg \u2013 <i>Full Circle<\/i><\/b><br \/>\nBromberg has recorded at least 12 albums prior to <i>Full Circle<\/i>. The disc opens with a rare archival recording made some 65 years ago; it features his drummer father with a trumpeter and trombonist. Bromberg has added his bass to the recording; it&#8217;s delightful. The rest of the disc is much more in a modern vibe; it swings and is full of energy and intensity. Even more impressive, these recordings feature overdubs \u2013 still not so common in jazz \u2013 so listeners get to hear Bromberg&#8217;s sizzling fretwork <i>and<\/i> his nimble, propulsive bass playing. <b>Arturo Sandoval<\/b> guests on \u201cHavana Nights.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10976\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.musoscribe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/nick_mazzarella.jpg\" alt=\"nick_mazzarella\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"http:\/\/blog.musoscribe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/nick_mazzarella.jpg 300w, http:\/\/blog.musoscribe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/nick_mazzarella-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"float: left; padding: 10px; width: 120px; height: 240px;\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;OneJS=1&amp;Operation=GetAdHtml&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;source=ss&amp;ref=as_ss_li_til&amp;ad_type=product_link&amp;tracking_id=musoscribe-20&amp;marketplace=amazon&amp;region=US&amp;placement=B01BL2FB1I&amp;asins=B01BL2FB1I&amp;linkId=8a11f39015d867545cd0f379e7f4f0b3&amp;show_border=true&amp;link_opens_in_new_window=true\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><br \/>\n<b>Nick Mazzarella Trio \u2013 <i>Ultraviolet<\/i><\/b><br \/>\nThis disc of seven originals features the trio of Mazzarella on alto sax plus bassist <b>Anton Hatwich<\/b> and drummer <b>Frank Rosaly<\/b>. The instrumentals fall on various points along the spectrum between hard bop (\u201cNeutron Star\u201d) and the more abstract sounds of <b>Albert Ayler<\/b> or <b>Ornette Coleman<\/b> (\u201cAbacus and Astrolabe\u201d). \u201cLuminous Dials\u201d might remind rock-oriented listeners of <b>Frank Zappa<\/b>&#8216;s jazz-leaning work. Things get wild and atonal on the title track, then the aptly-named \u201cOutlier\u201d reins things in (but just a bit). The rhythm section&#8217;s main role is to provide a canvas upon which Mazzarella can apply his splashes of wild saxophone.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10977\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.musoscribe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/miles_grover.jpg\" alt=\"miles_grover\" width=\"300\" height=\"269\" \/><br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"float: left; padding: 10px; width: 120px; height: 240px;\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;OneJS=1&amp;Operation=GetAdHtml&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;source=ss&amp;ref=as_ss_li_til&amp;ad_type=product_link&amp;tracking_id=musoscribe-20&amp;marketplace=amazon&amp;region=US&amp;placement=B01BLVEEK8&amp;asins=B01BLVEEK8&amp;linkId=6521456bd89fc5b482d20ff0c0d1f36c&amp;show_border=true&amp;link_opens_in_new_window=true\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><br \/>\n<b>Jason Miles \u2013 <i>To Grover with Love: Live in Japan<\/i><\/b><br \/>\nMiles is a New York-based keyboardist and bandleader who \u2013 among an impressive list of credits \u2013 was a trusted collaborator of late-period <b>Miles Davis<\/b>. This live set captures Jason Miles and his band paying tribute to <b>Grover Washington<\/b>. At their best \u2013 which is most of the disc&#8217;s run time \u2013 these tunes are funky and engaging. At their weakest \u2013 which is not often \u2013 the performances lean perilously close to \u201csmooth jazz.\u201d <b>Andy Snitzer<\/b> and <b>Eric Darius<\/b> take on the challenge of the sax parts, and <b>Nick Moroch<\/b>&#8216;s fiery guitar solo on \u201cLorans Dance\u201d is a highlight.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10979\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.musoscribe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/triangular.jpg\" alt=\"triangular\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"http:\/\/blog.musoscribe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/triangular.jpg 300w, http:\/\/blog.musoscribe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/triangular-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"float: left; padding: 10px; width: 120px; height: 240px;\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;OneJS=1&amp;Operation=GetAdHtml&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;source=ss&amp;ref=as_ss_li_til&amp;ad_type=product_link&amp;tracking_id=musoscribe-20&amp;marketplace=amazon&amp;region=US&amp;placement=B01D4Z9WUG&amp;asins=B01D4Z9WUG&amp;linkId=348b96ec1c54f32c13bcae7143a476a2&amp;show_border=true&amp;link_opens_in_new_window=true\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><br \/>\n<b>Triangular III \u2013 <i>Triangular III<\/i><\/b><br \/>\nThis live set was recorded at New Haven CT&#8217;s Firehouse 12 in October 2015, and features <b>Ralph Peterson<\/b> on drums, pianist <b>Zaccai Curtis<\/b>, and <b>Luques Curtis<\/b> on bass. The recording has a very live and dynamic feel, capturing the intensity and excitement of this superb trio. As often as not, Z. Curtis&#8217; piano is the centerpiece, but the other two players more than hold their own. A mix of original compositions and the occasional standard (<b>Hoagy Carmichael<\/b>&#8216;s \u201cSkylark\u201d) makes for an engaging set of music. The exotic \u201cInner Urge\u201d is the most thrilling number, but the entire album is worthwhile.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10978\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.musoscribe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/bye_blackbird.jpg\" alt=\"bye_blackbird\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"http:\/\/blog.musoscribe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/bye_blackbird.jpg 300w, http:\/\/blog.musoscribe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/bye_blackbird-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"float: left; padding: 10px; width: 120px; height: 240px;\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;OneJS=1&amp;Operation=GetAdHtml&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;source=ss&amp;ref=as_ss_li_til&amp;ad_type=product_link&amp;tracking_id=musoscribe-20&amp;marketplace=amazon&amp;region=US&amp;placement=B01ED5M578&amp;asins=B01ED5M578&amp;linkId=a0c8e128d8595fac282606bc36fcd7f5&amp;show_border=true&amp;link_opens_in_new_window=true\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><br \/>\n<b>Frank Catalano and Jimmy Chamberlin \u2013 <i>Bye Bye Blackbird<\/i><\/b><br \/>\nSome tasty soul jazz in the vein of <b>Les McCann<\/b> is the order of the day on this set. Those who enjoy <b>Dr. Lonnie Smith<\/b> and\/or <b>The New Mastersounds<\/b> will dig this set of a half dozen instrumentals from a crack set of jazz players. Alto saxophonist <b>David Sanborn<\/b> guests on two tracks, but <b>Demos Petropoulos<\/b>&#8216; expressive Hammond B3 is often the star. And while you could be forgiven for shuddering at the sight of yet another reading of \u201cAt Last,\u201d Catalano shines on the track. The band cuts loose for the closer, sounding like they&#8217;re recording live for \u201cShakin&#8217;.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>And now for some jazz reviews. Brian Bromberg \u2013 Full Circle Bromberg has recorded at least 12 albums prior to Full Circle. 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