Monthly Archives: February 2013

Rahsaan Roland Kirk, “Three for Dizzy” from Kirk’s Works (1961). Soul groove with Brother Jack McDuff on organ and Kirk’s multiple, simultaneous horn blowing. Max Roach, “All Africa” from We Insist! Freedom Now Suite (1960). The great drummer’s tribute to … Continue reading →

The Bad Plus, “Seven Minute Mind” from Made Possible (2012). The latest from jazz’ power piano trio. Don Pulen/George Adams Quartet, “Mr. Smoothie” from Breakthrough (Blue Note, 1986). Pullen on piano with Adams on tenor and fellow Mingus alumnus Dannie … Continue reading →

Gato Barbieri, “Milonga Triste” from Chapter 4: Alive in New York (1975). The Argentine saxophonist recorded at the Bottom Line in NYC. Last of the cat’s early 70s Latin America series on Impulse. David Murry Octet, “Shakedown Street” from Dark … Continue reading →

The Bad Plus, “Tom Sawyer” from Prog (2007). Jazz’ power trio covers the rock power trio, Rush, classic rock ….. classic. Sonny Rollins, “St. Thomas” from Saxophone Colossus (1956). The calypso infused dedication to the island birthplace of his mother. … Continue reading →