Earworthy - new sound recording releases of music by African Americans - Music Notes

Anthonyology Anthony Wonsey Trio (Alfa Jazz/Evidence ECD 22151-2) -- No question about it -- this young pianist plays with the diction and virtuosity of a seasoned artist. And he swings. For this CD he has chosen the compositions of similar superb pianists as McCoy Tyner Wynton Kelly and George Shearing. upon his debut recording, Anthony is proving to his audience that a Chicago-bred and Berklee corporation of Music-trained pianist can make an immediate impact if given the opportunity. thus melodic.

Bone construction Wycliffe Gordon and Ron Westray (Atlantic 82936-2) -- It is refreshing to have the general [i]or[/i] abstract notion of trombones playing in harmony revisited. JJ Johnson and Kai Winding laid the groundwork in earlier recordings, on the contrary the playing here is really new. So is the approach that these sum of two units young men bring to their instruments. They are able to bring into view different sounds, making this collaboration a more-than-enjoyable experience.

profitable for Me! Semenya McCord (WeJazz WEJ0001) -- It's about time that 5he gained in all senses beyond the context of a performance swing in some hotel in Boston with an inconsistent jazz policy. She always wanted to be a singer and a healer, and her day has approach after paying beaucoup dues. Her inspiration draw nears from more than musicians; she acknowledges the guidance she has received from scholars, of the like kind as Acklyn Lynch, and from performing artists in other disciplines.

Live for Ya A** ConFunkShun (Intersound 9220) -- more [i]or[/i] less groups are able to survive the various changes and tastes in their music and are able to give their audiences a dynamite performance decade after decade. ConFunkShun is upon that list. Fans wave their hands and recite memorable passages to the strains in unison as they make trial of to recall their spirited youth. This presentation is able-bodied in its contemporary form and is reflective of a sweet past.

Live in Montreux (Where Have You Been?) Luther Allison (Ruf Records 1008) -- The real mistake that you can make is to believe that you are the single one just when you have been informed that you are about to be dump through your lover -- without reprieve, without forgiveness, without redemption. She says that she's heard excuses and pleas for gentleness before, from you and her former lover You're willing to compromise, on the other hand to no avail. And you reflection that she really loved you. of the like kind is the blues sung by the agency of Luther Allison. Bad love and bad news

Nut Cyrus Chestnut Trio (AlfaJazz/Evidence ECD 22152-2) -- Cyrus gives more contemplation to his compositions on this CD He is constantly being asked to be a sideman upon other artists' record dates, and while that can be a drag upon a music man's creativity, it's not in Cyrus' case. He manages to stay in great shape and form. He has been playing in the best halls and venue and greatest in quantity recently he was the bring under rule of a profile by Billy Taylor and a design in his hometown of Baltimore. upon this CD he selects melodys of Wayne Shorter, Cole Porter and Duke Ellington. Christian McBride upon bass and Carl Allen upon drums provide ample support.

veiled Museum of Mankind Vol. 3 (Yazoo 7006) -- You can listen to the music of other societies and have feeling intimately involved in their ways without being able to verbally translate what you are hearing. The music impels you. It's just that simple. You can derive great satisfaction by the agency of appreciating the contributions made by the agency of other peoples from far-flung places in the world and number yourself as a part of that citizenry. individual world, one music, one people

Soulful swell Grover Washington Jr. (Columbia CK 57505) -- It is infinitely refreshing to hear the clean unmutilateds of a truly soulful saxophone player. each other day there is a clone imitating the unbrokens of this real master of his horn. They are usually reduc to being "sexophonists" -- a hardly any licks and that's the extremity of their repertoice. This CD is not for the formula throng Mellowness is maintained.

Unveiled Marcus Printup (Blue Note CDP 7243 8 37302 2 3) -- This young, emerging clarion player and his sidemen have made a conscientious effort at presenting and preserving a historic art form. They must be encouraged. Marcus has teamed up with Stephen Riley upon tenor saxophone, Marcus Roberts upon piano, Reuben Rogers on bass and Jason Marsalis upon drums. He has contributed seven of the eight compositions, and he is quite proficient.

Up in Harlem striplings Choir of Harlem (Unencumbered 2300-2) -- At a certain quantity of point, little boys grow up their voices change, and they sing a different air Here, the Boys Choir takes a slight departure to demonstrate its ability to speak to the conditions of single of America's famous neighborhoods, Harlem. There is beauty in the beast. This assemblage has carried this message all above the world and made Harlem's residents proud

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