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JJ 07/91: Wayne Krantz – Signals
According to Matt Resnicoff's valiant sleevenote, Wayne Krantz thinks 'the burn' has become vastly overrated in modern music.
The result is this pallid set, which...
JJ 07/91: Branford Marsalis – Trio Jeepy
The most obvious and profound influence on Branford Marsalis has been Sonny Rollins. Tonally, rhythmically and melodically, Marsalis draws on the Rollins method book,...
JJ 07/81: Johnny Griffin Quartet at Ronnie Scott’s
Inspired and constantly challenged by the leader - whose waspish and unremittingly inventive tenor style has never been heard to better advantage - Ronnie...
JJ 07/81: Garbarek, Gismonti, Haden at The Shaw Theatre, London
Saxophonist Jan Garbarek, guitarist/pianist Egberto Gismonti and bassist Charlie Haden are three of the most distinguished musicians currently recording on the ECM label.
It is...
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JJ 07/81: John Scofield – Bar Talk
John Scofield has fashioned a distinctive and original sound on electric guitar, his compositions and solos easily identifiable. This music is rhythmically and harmonically...
JJ 07/81: Flute Improvisation, by Nathan Davis
I have not had the pleasure of hearing Nathan Davis's work on jazz flute but obviously his musical pedigree is impeccable, including work as...
JJ 07/71: John Lee Hooker – Endless Boogie
I've never thought that John Lee Hooker needed company on his records; however, if it's really necessary to back him up, then the sparser...
JJ 07/71: The Bobby Lamb – Ray Premru Band, London
The band appeared at the Notre Dame Hall in May and turned out to be a 26-piece oufit, boasting French-horns, a tuba and Tristan...
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JJ 07/61: The BBC and the Golden Rose
An American trade paper called "The Cash Box" carries this interesting item in its issue dated June 10th:
"Britain took first prize at the International...
JJ 07/61: In My Opinion – Herb Ellis
This is one of a series of taped interviews with musicians, who are asked to give a snap opinion on a set of records...
JJ 07/61: Jackie McLean talks to Valerie Wilmer
Today, years after his death, the shadow of Charlie Parker still hovers relentlessly above the head of almost every aspiring altoist. One who has...
JJ 07/61: Eric Dolphy – Outward Bound
Someone develops a new kind of fruit. It's, let's say, a cross between a banana and a grapefruit. Before people get the chance to...
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