Cadence Jazz Records has released three new CDs:
CJR 1166 Kevin Norton (drums, percussion vibraphone)’s Living Language – Louie Belogenis (tenor, soprano saxophones) – Tomas Ulrich (cello) – John Lindberg (bass)
Intuitive Structures In his liner notes, Kevin Norton comments on the music that “the focus continually changes, but all these changes are improvised”; a great example of improvising teamwork, concerned with total sonic result (and not “where do I get my solo in?”). These are some of the leader’s most engaging compositions, for quintet that has both power and finesse.
Walking the Dogma #2 – Etude for Ricky W. – Aquarius – Walking the Dogma #1
CJR 1167 Paul Murphy (percussion) at CBS Jimmy Lyons (alto saxophone) – Dewey Johnson (trumpet) – Karen Borca (bassoon) – Mary Anne Driscoll (piano, vocal)
Red SnapperAfter being one of the more active members of the New York New Jazz scene in the ’70s and ’80s, Paul Murphy dipped a bit below the radar. During the last of the ’90s he again began to reactivate, leading and supporting on a number of select sessions. This is an historic date that is just now being issued. It is proof positive how high Paul’s groups were setting the bar back when… Great music then, great music now.Sailing Out – Setting Out – The Scenery 1 – Wild Reed – Steppin’ Out 1 – The Scenery 2 – Reeding Room – Steppin’ Out 2 – The Scenery 3 – Steppin’ Out 3 – Steppin’ Up – Mellow 1 – Mellow 2 – Innocent Incidents – Duo 1 – Duo 2 – Duo 3 – Red Snapper part 1 – Red Snapper part 2
CJR 1170 James Finn (tenor sax) Trio, Dominic Duval (bass), Whit Dickey (drums)
Opening the GatesThe debut of a new tenor voice. Logical, meaty and powerful, this post Bop offering was originally intended as a demo, but when CIMP producer Robert Rusch heard it, he decided not only to release it, but signed on Finn to a future CIMP session this Spring. Here is a taste of what’s to come.Stone Birds’ Northward Helix – Opening the Gates – Starlight Extensions – Falling Blossoms Rising Moon – Spinning Pyramids Propelled – Truth Exiled into Paradise – Transmissions Spheric – Prayer for the Dead
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