Continuum – A Journey Through Jazz
Episode 22: New Jazz, Straight Ahead
As the title of this episode states – everything you’re about to hear is brand new . . . yet also classic, in the sense that it’s all straight ahead Jazz’ If you like this kind of thing, you’re in for a treat. However, if you think straight ahead Jazz is a little old fashioned for your taste, I think you might be surprised.
We open with some smouldering sax from Ernie Watts and some gospel flavored blues piano from the Dave Bass Quartet, followed by something acoustically funky from the Britton Brothers Band and some ’smooth’ straight ahead Jazz by Chris Massey’s ‘Nue Jazz Project.
We also hear the brilliant piano stylings of Cuba’s Chucho Valdés, and something brand new from bassist Chris Colangelo as well as the legendary James Moody. Esperanza Spalding has a very unique and fresh new CD, as does Danilo Perez – and you’ll hear a selection from each . . . closing with some wonderful sounds from Italy’s Gerardo Frisina.
I would love to know what you think and feel about this new music – as well as your suggestions for other artist that I may not know about – just drop a line to Scott@Soulandjazz.com.
Continuum – A Journey Through Jazz
Episode 22 – New Jazz, Straight Ahead
Artist – Track – Album – Year
Dave Bass Quartet Someday Gone 2010
Britton Brothers Band Extra Fuzz Uncertain Living 2010
Chris Massey’s “Nue Jazz Project” Smooth Vibrainium 2010
Chucho Valdés Las dos Caras (Both sides) Chucho’s Steps 2010
Chris Colangelo The Ubiquitous One Elaine’s Song 2010
James Moody Speak Low Moody 4B 2010
Esperanza Spalding Really Very Small Chamber Music Society 2010
Danilo Perez Bridge of Life, Part 1 & 2 Providencia 2010
Gerardo Frizina Another Waltz Join The Dance 2010
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