Gretchenparlato_thelostandfound REVIEW: Gretchen Parlato "The Lost and Found" On "The Lost and Found", vocalist Gretchen Parlato ascends to the top of New York's under-40 jazz scene. With a genre-blending mix of Hip-Hop, Brazilian, and jazz, Parlato blissfully pushes boundaries. It includes a star moment from Houston's Alan Hampton CD Review: Mike Owen and Paul Peacock - Give and Take CD Review: Mike Owen and Paul Peacock - Give and Take Mike Owen and Paul Peacock strike again with this unique duo recording, a collection of original works inspired by Jazz, Classical, and other music. A relaxing, don't miss recording to inspire the senses.
CD Review: Joe LoCascio - Ghosts CD Review: Joe LoCascio - Ghosts Houstonian Joe LoCascio's latest solo piano work, (the first in 20 years!) "Ghosts," features 13 wonderful original tracks by the award-winning pianist for the listener to relish. CD Review: Woody Witt - Willows CD Review: Woody Witt - Willows CD by Houston-based saxophonist Woody Witt featuring guests Tim Armacost and Billy Hart. This was recorded live over two sessions at Houston Community College and Katy High School.
Kurt Elling 'Dedicated to You' Kurt Elling 'Dedicated to You' Dedicated to You: Kurt Elling Sings the Music of Coltrane and Hartman. This live collection was recorded in January 2009 at the Allen Room in the Lincoln Center, New York as part of Lincoln Center’s American Songbook series. Chick Corea & John McLaughlin's "The Five Peace Band" CD Review Chick Corea & John McLaughlin's "The Five Peace Band" CD Review A dazzling display of virtuosic improvisational madness. You won't find a more compelling modern jazz recording than this, provided you're a fan of the post-Miles fusion style.
Cassandra Wilson "Closer To You: The Pop Side" Cassandra Wilson "Closer To You: The Pop Side" The Queen of Sultry releases a compilation of her best pop covers. It's Mississippi meets Blue Note on this succession of beautiful, faded hits mutated to suit the exceptional talents of one of jazz's finest musicians. Prestige Records 60th Anniversary Prestige Records 60th Anniversary Prestige turns 60. Blue Note turns 70. Jazz needs an AARP card. Thankfully we have a wonderful archive of its early days with this new must-have collection.
Benny Golson "New Time, New 'Tet" Benny Golson "New Time, New 'Tet" Led by Grammy "Lifetime Achievement" award winning saxophonist-composer Benny Golson, this version of the jazztet features Eddie Henderson (trumpet), Steve Davis (trombone); Mike LeDonne (piano), Buster Williams (bass) and Carl Allen (drums). Sergio Salvatore & Christos Rafalides "Dark Sand" Sergio Salvatore & Christos Rafalides "Dark Sand" An outstanding duet recording by pianist Sergio Salvatore and vibraphonist Christos Rafalides, answering the question What ever happened to that 11-year old prodigy signed to GRP?