Lafayette Gilchrist - Three CD

Three songs. Reed virtuoso James Carter turns in one of his most focused, accomplished albums with 2008's PRESENT TENSE. Although Carter is well known for his eclecticism and willingness to range left of center (he is as comfortable blowing free as in more straitlaced jazz contexts), PRESENT TENSE finds him working in an idiom that recalls the golden era of 1960s post-bop. Carter lets his dexterity soar on bass clarinet, flute, and soprano, tenor, and baritone sax, while yielding plenty of space to a crack line-up that includes drummer Victor Lewis, pianist D.D. Jackson, and trumpeter Dwight Adams, among others. This mixture of swing, bop, Latin, and ballads, along with its moments of experimentation, makes PRESENT TENSE an accessible, artfully crafted effort. James Carter is back in town. One of the most admired saxophonists of his generation makes his debut with Present Tense, an album of uncompromising, swinging jazz. While it's music that has its roots in the jazz tradition, it's also forward looking. How else could it be, with players like Victor Lewis on drums, D. D. Jackson on piano and Dwight Adams on trumpet? asks Carter. The all-star cast, which also has James Genus on bass, includes guest appearances by Rodney Jones on guitar and Eli Fountain on percussion. The album is produced by Michael Cuscuna, who sensed a challenge to capture the sheer range of Carter's enormous talent and his mastery of jazz idiom, which he felt had not really been adequately represented on earlier albums. Recording information: Avtar Studios, New York, NY (09/21/2007-09/23/2007). Photographer: Jimmy Katz. Personnel: James Carter (flute, bass clarinet, soprano saxophone, tenor ...

Three album. The Odean Pope Saxophone Choir, led by tenor saxophonist and composer/arranger Odean Pope, consists of nine saxophonists plus a rhythm section and occasional guest saxophonists, heard over the course of several nights at the Blue Note. The powerful, straight-ahead "Epitome" ...

Three songs. Emerging from the New York City free jazz underground in the 1970's, bassist and bandleader William Parker has since established himself as one of the era's leading cutting-edge jazz musicians, both here and abroad. PETIT OISEAU, the Parker Quartet's first ...

Three CD music. Although at first glance a full-length tenor-sax/drums duet set might lack variety, this matchup between David Murray and Kahil El'Zabar is on another level. For one thing, El'Zabar plays percussion as much as drums. In addition, neither musician is afraid ...

Three music CDs. The concept of "inside/outside" is not limited to avant-garde and experimental jazz; in can also be found in everything from screamo (also known as post-hardcore or melodic hardcore) to melodic death metal and symphonic black metal. But avant-garde jazz musicians, ...

Three songs. Liner Note Author: Vernon Reid. Personnel: Lafayette Gilchrist (piano, keyboards); Lafayette Gilchrist; Freddie Dunn, Freddy Dunn (trumpet); Vince Loving (electric bass); Vincent Loving, Erve Madden (bass guitar); Nate Reynolds (drums); John Dierker (alto saxophone, tenor saxophone); Mike Cerri (trumpet). Audio Mixer: Mike ...

Three album. Jazz poet Wanda Robinson from Baltimore released "Black Ivory" (named for her backing band) in 1971 on the Perception label which offers a portrait of the artist as a (righteously) angry young woman about social mores, political injustices, and sexual ...

Three CD music. A portion of the profits from this CD will be donated to protect the Rainforest and save the ozone layer. Johnny & The Panty Raiders includes: Johnny Rabb, John Tichy (vocals); Eddie Angel (guitar). 14 frat rock songs from modern day group ...