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Chuck Loeb - Between 2 Worlds
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Desire •••
Tierney Sutton Band, Telarc
Tierney Sutton has one of the most beautiful and seductive voices in today’s jazz world. Her latest album is full of life’s intimacies and intriguing surprises (“Fever,” “Then I’ll Be Tired Of You,” and “Cry Me A River”). Ms. Sutton is supported by pianist Christian Jacob, drummer Ray Brinker, and bassists Trey Henry and Kevin Axt.
Pretty World •••
Anne Walsh, A To Zink Music
Anne Walsh’s debut jazz album, Pretty World, features a collection of elegant standards gracefully delivered with sensual Brazilian jazz rhythms.
Brewster’s Rooster •••
John Surman, ECM 2046
Another first-class album from John Surman (baritone and soprano saxs) with John Abercrombie (guitar), Drew Gress (double-bass), and Jack DeJohnette (drums). Highlights include “Slanted Sky,” “Hilltop Dancer,” and “Counter Measures.”
Looking For A Chance •••
Joe McBride, Heads Up
Joe McBride (piano & vocals) performs with impeccable timing along with some warm-hearted singing. Every song here is worth listening to. Highly recommended.
Between 2 Worlds •••
Chuck Loeb, Heads Up
This is one Chuck Loeb’s best albums with some fine performances from Brian Culbertson and Eric Marienthal along with the beautiful voice of Lizzy Loeb on “Oh No You Don’t,” and the sexy, honeyed Carmen Cuesta with her rendition of “Só Tinha De Que Ser Com Vocé.
New York Trio Recordings, Vol. 3
Marc Copland, Pirouet
Pianist Marc Copland brings us Night Whispers with some fine performances from Drew Gress (bass) and Bill Stewart (drums).
Trip To The Casbah •••
Nathan Eklund, Jazz Excursion
This is a fine album that features some excellent performances (“Passing Trains,” “Hand Picked from Her Garden,” and “Trip to the Casbah”) from Nathan Eklund (trumpet & flugelhorn), Donny McCaslin (tenor saxophone), John Hart (guitar), Bill Moring (bass), and Tim Horner (drums).
Good Day •••
Peter White, Heads Up
For those fans of guitarist Peter White, his latest album finds him in peak form and serving up some of his finest performances to date.
Burnin’ •••
Paul Taylor, Peak Records
Paul Taylor (sax) is no newcomer to the smooth jazz world and on his latest album he is out to burn your soul with those fiery, hot night sounds of his. This is powerful music for a roomful of happy folks. When the night is yours, this is the music to enjoy and have fun.
Mind Over Matter •••
Najee, Heads Up
Here’s another smooth jazz player with some lovely entertaining music for your heart’s desire. Mind over matter is where you want to be when love is in the air and all is well.
True Love •••
Jessy J, Peak Records
Saxophonist Jessy J’s latest release is a fine example why the saxophone is still the most endearing and seductive instrument for jazz lovers. Next in line is the piano and on True Love there is plenty of lovely interplay (“True Love” and “Morning Of The Carnival From Black Orpheus”) to soothe and pleasure the soul. Smooth jazz lovers should grab this one.
Not By Chance •••
Joe Martin, Anzic Records
Joe Martin (bass) is the producer for this classical delightful jazz album with the sharply sweet sounds of saxophonist Chris Potter, veteran pianist Brad Mehldau, and Marcus Gilmore (drums).
The Comet’s Tail •••
Chuck Owen & The Jazz Surge, Mama Records
Some of today’s best jazz musicians are heard here performing the compositions of the late Michael Brecker. Grab this album and enjoy the likes of Randy Brecker, Danny Gotlieb, Dave Liebman, Joe Lovano, Mike Mainieri, Adam Nussbaum, Mike Stern and Rob Thomas.
Big Neighborhood •••
Mike Stern, Heads Up
Veteran guitarist Mike Stern’s Big Neighborhood is a musical supermarket jampacked with special guests Jim Beard, Cindy Blackman, Richard Bona, Randy Brecker, Terri Lyne Carrington, Lionel Cordew, Chris Minh Doky, Bob Franceschini, Lincoln Goines, Eric Johnson, Bob Malach, Medeski Martin & Wood, Esperanza Spalding, Steve Vai, and Dave Weckl.
Third Occasion •••
David Binney, Mythology Records
This is a fine album from David Binney (alto sax) with Craig Taborn (piano), Scott Colley (bass), and Brian Blade (drums).
World Music
Seven Degrees North •••
King Sunny Ade, Mesa Records
Get a taste of the other soul of Africa where the music is all about the celebration of life amidst its beauty, pain and sorrow. This is Africa today.
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