Hiromi
All the Keys
By Michael Gallant
Hiromi brings an incredible amount of energy to every show, whether she’s playing a jazz festival, a rock club or a classical music hall. After touring the world, the pianist’s Trio Project with contrabass guitarist Anthony Jackson and drummer Simon Phillips has become one of the most exciting groups working in any genre today.
Features
Bobby Hutcherson
California Dreaming
By Dan Ouellette
The NEA Jazz Master who took the vibes to a higher level of jazz sophistication has released a new concert album, Somewhere In The Night.
Paolo Fresu
Ancient and Modern
By Ted Panken
The versatile and creative Italian trumpeter sat for DownBeat’s Blindfold/Winefold Test during the Voll-Damm Barcelona International Jazz Festival.
Michael Formanek
Natural Player
By Kevin Whitehead
Now that he has resumed making his own records after a long break, the bassist is being hailed as a composer and bandleader. The huzzahs for his recent albums include five-star reviews in DownBeat.
Players
Ryan Keberle
Philip Dizack
Slo Motive
Tim Green
Blindfold Test
Soprano saxophonist Sam Newsome was tested on the following tracks for the “Blindfold Test”:
Branford Marsalis Quartet: “Samo” from Metamorphosen (Marsalis Music)
Maria Schneider Orchestra: “Sky Blue” from Sky Blue (ArtistShare)
Richie Beirach & Dave Liebman: “Jung” from Quest For Freedom (Sunnyside)
Jane Ira Bloom: “Life On Cloud 8” from Wingwalker (Outline)
Evan Parker/Barry Guy: “Coulé” from Birds And Blades (Intakt)
Joshua Redman: “Mantra #5” from Back East (Nonesuch)
James Carter Organ Trio: “Misterio” from At The Crossroads (EmArcy)
Wayne Shorter Quartet: “S.S. Golden Mean” from Without A Net (Blue Note)
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