Archive for May 17th, 2012
Claudio Roditi – Brazilliance x 4 (Resonance Records 2008)
Charles Mingus would have loved the way Claudio Roditi plays his horn. He is most like Clarence “Gene” Shaw. And like Shaw, Roditi knows the importance of the space between the notes; when to play a note; a quick flurry, or...
Rob Thorsen – Lasting Impression (Pacific Coast Jazz 2009)
Rob Thorsen is a well-studied bassist. He has not only depth of knowledge of rhythm and harmonics, but also has flawless technique expression and a wonderful intonation. On Lasting Impression, a rather prophetically en...
