Reviews
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REVIEW: Gretchen Parlato "The Lost and Found"
by Andrew Lienhard, posted: Apr 07, 2011 
On "The Lost and Found", vocalist Gretchen Parlato ascends to the top of New York's under-40 jazz scene. With a genre-blending mix of Hip-Hop, Brazilian, and jazz, Parlato blissfully pushes boundaries. It includes a star moment from Houston's Alan Hampton
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CD Review: Mike Owen and Paul Peacock - Give and Take
by Greg Scott, posted: Jul 21, 2009 
Mike Owen and Paul Peacock strike again with this unique duo recording, a collection of original works inspired by Jazz, Classical, and other music. A relaxing, don't miss recording to inspire the senses.
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CD Review: Joe LoCascio - Ghosts
by Paul Peacock, posted: Jul 01, 2009 
Houstonian Joe LoCascio's latest solo piano work, (the first in 20 years!) "Ghosts," features 13 wonderful original tracks by the award-winning pianist for the listener to relish.
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CD Review: Woody Witt - Willows
by Paul Peacock, posted: Jun 29, 2009 
CD by Houston-based saxophonist Woody Witt featuring guests Tim Armacost and Billy Hart. This was recorded live over two sessions at Houston Community College and Katy High School.
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Kurt Elling 'Dedicated to You'
by Andrew Lienhard, posted: Jun 09, 2009 
Dedicated to You: Kurt Elling Sings the Music of Coltrane and Hartman. This live collection was recorded in January 2009 at the Allen Room in the Lincoln Center, New York as part of Lincoln Center’s American Songbook series.
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Chick Corea & John McLaughlin's "The Five Peace Band" CD Review
by Andrew Lienhard, posted: May 21, 2009 
A dazzling display of virtuosic improvisational madness. You won't find a more compelling modern jazz recording than this, provided you're a fan of the post-Miles fusion style.
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Cassandra Wilson "Closer To You: The Pop Side"
by Andrew Lienhard, posted: Mar 24, 2009 
The Queen of Sultry releases a compilation of her best pop covers. It's Mississippi meets Blue Note on this succession of beautiful, faded hits mutated to suit the exceptional talents of one of jazz's finest musicians.
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Prestige Records 60th Anniversary
by Andrew Lienhard, posted: Mar 23, 2009 
Prestige turns 60. Blue Note turns 70. Jazz needs an AARP card. Thankfully we have a wonderful archive of its early days with this new must-have collection.
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Benny Golson "New Time, New 'Tet"
by Andrew Lienhard, posted: Feb 27, 2009 
Led by Grammy "Lifetime Achievement" award winning saxophonist-composer
Benny Golson, this version of the jazztet features Eddie Henderson (trumpet), Steve Davis (trombone); Mike LeDonne (piano), Buster Williams (bass) and Carl Allen (drums).
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Sergio Salvatore & Christos Rafalides "Dark Sand"
by Andrew Lienhard, posted: Feb 15, 2009 
An outstanding duet recording by pianist Sergio Salvatore and vibraphonist Christos Rafalides, answering the question What ever happened to that 11-year old prodigy signed to GRP?
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Chick & Hiromi "Duet"
by Andrew Lienhard, posted: Feb 05, 2009 
Concord Jazz presents a scorching duet from two generations of modern jazz piano. "Duet" features Chick Corea and Hiromi going head-to-head in a live concert at The Blue Note in Tokyo.
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CD Review: Eliane Elias "Bossa Nova Stories"
by Andrew Lienhard, posted: Jan 26, 2009 
A sultry collection of Bossa Nova classics from one who knows the music first-hand. Eliane Elias asserts "I lived and breathed this music; it's in my DNA". With an introduction like that, you're obliged to give it a spin.
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Blue Note Records Releases 70th Anniversary Tribute CD
by Andrew Lienhard, posted: Jan 13, 2009 
Blue Note records commemorates their 70th anniversary with the release of this eight-song collection of classic Blue Note repertoire re-envisoned by a new all-star tribute band.
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Mike Moreno "Third Wish"
by Andrew Lienhard, posted: Dec 31, 2008 
The sophomore release by guitarist Mike Moreno on Criss Cross strikes a beautiful chord.
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CD Review: Tim Hagans Alone Together
by Michele Brangwen, posted: Sep 08, 2008 
What Jazz Can Do That Nothing Else Can...On this extraordinary CD, featuring four new compositions by pianist Marc Copland, trumpeter Tim Hagans proves, once again, that he is one of the most exciting and versatile musicians in jazz.
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Aaron Parks 'Invisible Cinema'
by Andrew Lienhard, posted: Aug 29, 2008 
A stunning debut from a remarkable pianist. Aaron Parks has been creeping his way into the limelight for years working alongside Terrence Blanchard and Kurt Rosenwinkle. Now at 24, he joins the legendary Blue Note family under his own name.
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Joe Locascio, 'In the City of Lost Things'
by Andrew Lienhard, posted: Jun 16, 2007 
The veteran pianist offers a tremendous bundle of new compositions on this, his thirteenth CD as a leader.
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Mike Moreno Releases Debut CD
by Andrew Lienhard, posted: Jun 04, 2007 
Former Houston Guitarist Mike Moreno puts forth an amazing debut release featuring Aaron Parks and Kendrick Scott.
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Matt Lemmler 'The Music of New Orleans'
by Andrew Lienhard, posted: Mar 09, 2007 
New Orleans Pianist Matt Lemmler shimmers and swings on this polished tribute to the music of his native city.
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REVIEW: Woody Witt 'Live at Cezanne'
by Andrew Lienhard, posted: Feb 05, 2007 
A profile of saxophonist Woody Witt and his newest CD featuring Tim Hagans. This is his second album on Apria Records and once again it's a winner.
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