One Final Note

New reviews from One Final Note:

30 January 2006

Matthew Shipp
One (Thirsty Ear)
by John Eyles

Given his recent history of pushing at boundaries, experimenting and taking risks with form and content, it appears that Shipp has played it safe here.

Michaël Attias
Credo (Clean Feed)
by Troy Collins

More edgy and invigorating than Renku, with strong guest appearances, this 1999 session is a truly wonderful discovery.

Satoko Fujii
Live in Japan 2004 Strange Village
(NatSat Onoff/Muzak)
by Jay Collins

Every so often, a record comes along from an established artist that makes one reassess his or her accomplishments.

Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey
The Sameness of Difference (Hyena)
by David Dupont

Like the Bad Plus, JFJO incorporates elements of contemporary pop into the venerable piano trio format.

Marc Copland
Some Love Songs (Pirouet)
by Chris Kelsey

Copland’s trio breathes together as a single entity, which is pretty much the way jazz—of whatever persuasion—should be played.