Current Albums of Interest

The compositions of pianist Elmo Hope and saxophonist Gigi Gryce are revisited on an album by three musicians from Buenos Aires, Argentina: Tomás Martinez, Federico Avaca and Teo Pérez.

Earlier this year, SteepleChase Records released a new CD by the New York City-based saxophonist, composer, arranger Chris Byars. Entitled A Hundred Years from Today, this album features 9 original compositions, each a tribute to one of his musical heroes. I was honored to be asked to write the liner notes for this CD which… Read more

The new CD from Camille Thurman, Waiting for the Sunrise, her fourth as leader, is a winner! Backed by a stellar ensemble including guitarist Jack Wilkins, bassist Cecil McBee, drummer Steve Williams and trumpeter Jeremy Pelt, the multi-talented Thurman explores an intriguing range of songs as both vocalist and tenor saxophonist. She is clearly an up-and-coming… Read more