Jazz Beau says:"On The Plane" from Art Farmer's 1995 release The Meaning of Art proves Mr. Farmer's commitment to hard-bop and his trust in his bandmates has only solidified with time. Everyone gets a solo on this one, and the swing and hard groove is a democratic effort. The results bloom in a most colorful style.
NamabyOran Etkin world, africa, klezmer Clarinetist, bass clarinetist and saxophonist Oran Etkin and his group Kelenia blend modern jazz, African, Klezmer and Israeli music that moves the senses. A liberating...more »
The Burning SandsbyScotty Barnhart jazz Barnhart is Professor of Jazz Trumpet at Florida State University, featured soloist with the Count Basie Orchestra, and has performed or recorded with a range...more »
Quarter of NothingbyJohn William Gordon jazz, other, jamband, experimental, jazz fusion, mutant jazz Nice to see contemporary jazz artist moving their technique and sound to far-out places. The young Oakland guitarist J.W, Gordon is blowing my mind. And...more »
Hap'nin'byBernard Purdie urban/R&B, jazz, funk, soundtrack Bernard Purdue is "the world's most recorded drummer." Next to James Brown, he is the most sampled musician in popular music. His powerful notes can...more »