“The Diary Of…” by Mike Claiborne
There are few albums by bass players that come along and seem to say “This is who I am, and this is what I do,”
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The Cover Sessions by Lee Rocker
The Cover Sessions by Lee Rocker – I really enjoy doing CD reviews because I get to listen to lots of very interesting music! I
Cecil McBee | “Saxophone Summit – Seraphic Light”
Cecil McBee “Saxophone Summit – Seraphic Light”For the first time since Michael Brecker’s all too early departure, Joe Lovano and Dave Liebman have reconvened
Slippin’ ‘n’ Trippin’ by Victor Bailey
Slippin’ ‘n’ Trippin’ is classic Victor Bailey, a Tour de Force of grooves, catchy tunes, stellar sidemen, and some great bass work. Even with appearances
Aika: CD Review by Andreas Farmakalidis
Meet Andreas Farmakalidis – “Aika… The purpose of Music is to give us a completely different idea of the things we know best.” A single
Steve Uccello | “Symmetria” : Recommended Listening With Damian Erskine
Meet Reviewer Damian Erskine – Connect with Damian in the Community Steve Uccello “Symmetria” www.steveuccello.com To be honest, this CD has all the makings of
Recommended Listening With Damian Erskine: Jeff Berlin | “High Standards”
Meet Reviewer Damian Erskine ~ Jeff Berlin “High Standards” (www.jeffberlinmusic.com) Iconic 4-string virtuoso Jeff Berlin has released an ambitious album of standards in a trio
CD Review: Bassed in America by Manny Silvera/Origen
CD review by Raul Amador I had the good fortune to spend eighteen years growing up in Puerto Rico from the age of thirteen on.
Recommended Listening With Damian Erskine: Esperanza Spalding | “Chamber Music Society”
Meet Reviewer Damian Erskine ~ Esperanza Spalding “Chamber Music Society” (www.esperanzaspalding.com) Following the release of “Esperanza” which enjoyed 70 or so weeks on the Billboard
Recommended Listening With Damian Erskine: Ray Riendeau | “Atmospheres”
Ray Riendeau “Atmospheres” My good friend and killer bassist Ray Riendeau (‘ree-end-oh’… you’re welcome) is about to release an album of original material that very well
Recommended Listening With Damian Erskine: Stanley Clarke | “The Stanley Clarke Band”
Stanley Clarke, “The Stanley Clarke Band” (www.stanleyclarke.com) This newest release from icon Stanley Clarke is poised to impress in every way. This may be my favorite
Recommended Listening With Damian Erskine: John Goldsby | “The Innkeeper’s Gun”
John Goldsby, “The Innkeeper’s Gun” (www.goldsby.de) This recording of John Goldsby (BS), Jacob Duncan (alto) & Jason Tiemann (drms) is very intentionally “carrying on the traditiion
Recommended Listening With Damian Erskine: Anthony Jackson | “Interspirit”
Anthony Jackson & Yiorgos Fakanas “Interspirit” (www.anthonyjackson.com) The world has long awaited a debut recording by one of Bass histories most highly-regarded and seminal players, Anthony
Recommended Listening With Damian Erskine: Dave Holland Octet | “Pathways”
Meet Reviewer Damian Erskine ~ Dave Holland Octet “Pathways” (www.daveholland.com) I’m not even sure why this album requires a review of any kind. Any music
Recommended Listening With Damian Erskine: The Britton Brothers Band | “Uncertain Living”
Meet Reviewer Damian Erskine ~ The Britton Brothers Band “Uncertain Living” (www.myspace.com/thebrittonbrothers) The Britton Brothers (Saxophonist Ben & Trumpeter John) along with Tenor Saxophonist extraordinaire
Recommended Listening With Damian Erskine: Alper Yilmaz | “Over the Clouds”
Alper’s playing is wonderful and inventive and with the addition of David Binney on Alto and Nir Felder on Guitar you can be sure that the music will travel and you will enjoy the ride.
Recommended Listening With Damian Erskine: Gretchen Parlato | “In A Dream”
meet reviewer Damian Erskine ~ Gretchen Parlato “In A Dream” (www.gretchenparlato.com) It’s going to be hard to express to you just how blown away by
Recommended Listening With Damian Erskine: David Binney | “Aliso”
Meet Reviewer Damian Erskine ~ David Binney “Aliso” (www.davidbinney.com) David Binney is, in case you didn’t know, a part of the NY elite. He has
Recommended Listening With Damian Erskine: Bill Carrothers | “Joy Spring”
Meet Reviewer Damian Erskine ~ Bill Carrothers “Joy Spring” (www.bridgeboymusic.com) Pianist Bill Carrothers brings together one hell of a trio with the inclusion of Drew
Recommended Listening With Damian Erskine: Mark Weinstein | “Timbasa”
Meet Reviewer Damian Erskine ~ Mark Weinstein “Timbasa” (www.jazzfluteweinstein.com) Mark Weinstein is amazing. Initially making his mark as a trombonist in 1967 with his “Cuban
Recommended Listening With Damian Erskine: Satoko Fujii Orchestra, Tokyo | “Zakopane”
Meet Reviewer Damian Erskine ~ Satoko Fujii Orchestra Tokyo “Zakopane” (www.satokofujii.com) woah.. This ain’t your grand-daddies big band album. The most obvious comparison (just to
Recommended Listening With Damian Erskine: Jean-Michel Pilc | “True Story”
Meet Reviewer Damian Erskine ~ Jean-Michel Pilc “True Story” (www.jmpilc.com) Jean-Michel Pilc is the kind of player who has transcended the connection he has with
Recommended Listening With Damian Erskine: Ryan Keberle | “Heavy Dreaming”
Meet Reviewer Damian Erskine ~ Ryan Keberle “Heavy Dreaming” (www.ryankeberle.com) Admittedly, I had yet to hear trombonist Ryan Keberle prior to receiving this album for
Recommended Listening With Damian Erskine: Robby Ameen | “Days in the Life”
Meet Reviewer Damian Erskine ~ Robby Ameen “Days in the Life” (www.robbyameen.com) For those of you who know who Robby Ameen is, you already know