Sunday, March 21, 2010

Ralph Bowen - Due Reverence

Album review. Sax player Ralph Bowen with five well crafted pieces honoring musicians who have been a guiding influence.

Posi-Tone

Release date: February 23rd 2010

Availability: CD, MP3 Download




Following Chris Potter's excellent example on 'Gratitude', Ralph Bowen continues where he had begun with his first Posi-Tone release 'Dedicated' with five well crafted pieces honoring musicians

Monday, March 15, 2010

Brad Mehldau - Highway Rider

Album review. Brad Mehldau's second exploration of orchestral jazz and his most ambitious to date.>

Nonesuch

Release date: March 16th 2010

Recorded at Oceon Way Studios, LA

Availability: CD, MP3 Download




'Highway Rider' is Brad Mehldau's second exploration of orchestral jazz and his most ambitious to date.

The history of jazz meets classical orchestration is a checkered one at best.