Contemporary Jazz – TheUrbanMusicScene.com | Music Reviews! https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com Thu, 09 Nov 2023 04:41:47 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/TUMS-Icon-150x150.jpg Contemporary Jazz – TheUrbanMusicScene.com | Music Reviews! https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com 32 32 Kirk Whalum LIVE at Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley – Seattle, Washington | October 26th, 2023 https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com/2023/11/kirk-whalum-live-at-dimitrious-jazz-alley/ https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com/2023/11/kirk-whalum-live-at-dimitrious-jazz-alley/#respond Wed, 08 Nov 2023 18:21:08 +0000 https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com/?p=5744   Kirk Whalum Concert @ Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley October 26, 2023   One of many Seattle-Based Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley favorites, Kirk Whalum, launched his annual appearance honoring numerous soul/R&B and jazz icons, saluting he music that fueled his birthplace, and showering gospel nuggets.]]> Kirk Whalum Concert @ Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley October 26, 2023 One of many Seattle-Based Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley favorites, Kirk Whalum, launched his annual appearance honoring numerous soul/R&B and jazz icons, saluting the music that fueled his birthplace, and showering gospel nuggets. His near four-decade multi-award decorated body of work (highlighted by a Brass Note on the Memphis Walk of…

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]]> https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com/2023/11/kirk-whalum-live-at-dimitrious-jazz-alley/feed/ 0 Musicologist A. Scott Galloway Reflects on the Last Concert He Experienced Before the COVID-19 Crisis Lockdown https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com/2020/04/herbie-hancock-reimagines-the-possibilities-of-his-civil-rights-era-compositions/ https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com/2020/04/herbie-hancock-reimagines-the-possibilities-of-his-civil-rights-era-compositions/#respond Sun, 12 Apr 2020 15:11:26 +0000 https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com/?p=5422   Herbie Hancock Symphonically Reimagines the Possibilities of His Civil Rights Era Compositions “I Have a Dream” & “Ostinato” with Gustavo Dudamel and The Los Angeles Philharmonic   by A. Scott Galloway   On Thursday March 5th, a day I was not in the best of health, I dragged myself downtown to Disney Hall to see a Herbie Hancock concert.   Now, at 55 years old, I have had the good fortune to have seen Mr. Hancock plenty of times over the years all over southern California.]]> Herbie Hancock Symphonically Reimagines the Possibilities of His Civil Rights Era Compositions “I Have a Dream” & “Ostinato” with Gustavo Dudamel and The Los Angeles Philharmonic by A. Scott Galloway On Thursday March 5th, a day I was not in the best of health, I dragged myself downtown to Disney Hall to see a Herbie Hancock concert. Now, at 55 years old, I have had the good fortune to have…

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]]> https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com/2020/04/herbie-hancock-reimagines-the-possibilities-of-his-civil-rights-era-compositions/feed/ 0 Boney James | Solid https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com/2020/03/boney-james-solid-album-review/ https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com/2020/03/boney-james-solid-album-review/#respond Thu, 12 Mar 2020 12:18:51 +0000 https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com/?p=5414   Contemporary Jazz Icon Boney James proves he is Solid once again for his upcoming CD   UPDATE MARCH 31st: Street Release Date has been updated to June 12th.   Sometimes it does not hurt to seek music that supplies good medicine to the soul when the stress levels are high. If music can play a healing role in that capacity, Boney James is fully locked no matter what he plays.]]> Contemporary Jazz Icon Boney James proves he is Solid once again for his upcoming CD UPDATE MARCH 31st: Street Release Date has been updated to June 12th. Sometimes it does not hurt to seek music that supplies good medicine to the soul when the stress levels are high. If music can play a healing role in that capacity, Boney James is fully locked no matter what he plays. With some of urban…

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]]> https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com/2020/03/boney-james-solid-album-review/feed/ 0 Keyboardist Jason Miles Big-Ups Black Icons with Black Magic https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com/2020/03/jason-miles-black-magic-album-review/ https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com/2020/03/jason-miles-black-magic-album-review/#respond Fri, 06 Mar 2020 18:26:46 +0000 https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com/?p=5405   Jason Miles / Kind of New Black Magic (Ropeadope)   A Record Reflection by A. Scott Galloway   Keyboardist/producer/Sound Designer Jason Miles steps from the shadows of his collective Global Noise to revel in his penchant for soulful jazzy continental uniting grooves with his other band Kind of New, presenting Black Magic.]]> Jason Miles / Kind of New Black Magic (Ropeadope) A Record Reflection by A. Scott Galloway Keyboardist/producer/Sound Designer Jason Miles steps from the shadows of his collective Global Noise to revel in his penchant for soulful jazzy continental uniting grooves with his other band Kind of New, presenting Black Magic. The 8-song project (plus two interludes) is a satisfier that ratchets up…

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]]> https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com/2020/03/jason-miles-black-magic-album-review/feed/ 0 Second Outing from Corea McBride & Blade Finds Trio as Virtuous and Versatile as Ever https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com/2019/10/chick-corea-christian-mcbride-brian-blade-trilogy-2-album-review/ https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com/2019/10/chick-corea-christian-mcbride-brian-blade-trilogy-2-album-review/#respond Fri, 18 Oct 2019 15:05:19 +0000 https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com/?p=5375   Chick Corea / Christian McBride / Brian Blade Trilogy 2 (Concord Jazz) A Record Reflection by A. Scott Galloway   At 78-years-young, pianist/composer Chick Corea has assembled, led and cultivated a number of uncannily synergistic groups – large and small, acoustic and electric - in several sub genres of music classified as “Jazz.” Among his more recent alchemies is Trilogy, the Chick Corea Trio featuring bassist Christian McBride and drummer Brian Blade.]]> Chick Corea / Christian McBride / Brian Blade Trilogy 2 (Concord Jazz) A Record Reflection by A. Scott Galloway At 78-years-young, pianist/composer Chick Corea has assembled, led and cultivated a number of uncannily synergistic groups – large and small, acoustic and electric – in several sub genres of music classified as “Jazz.” Among his more recent alchemies is Trilogy, the Chick Corea Trio…

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]]> https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com/2019/10/chick-corea-christian-mcbride-brian-blade-trilogy-2-album-review/feed/ 0 Stern and Lorber Find Equal Footing at Level Eleven https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com/2019/10/mike-stern-jeff-lorber-fusion-eleven-album-review/ https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com/2019/10/mike-stern-jeff-lorber-fusion-eleven-album-review/#respond Thu, 10 Oct 2019 13:55:20 +0000 https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com/?p=5363   Mike Stern - Jeff Lorber Fusion Eleven (Concord) A Record Reflection by A. Scott Galloway   On paper, the pairing of stalwart New York guitarist Mike Stern (veteran of the Miles Davis, Steps Ahead and Blood Sweat & Tears bands - to name just three) with studio slick Oregon-native/West Coast transplant keyboardist Jeff Lorber seems like oil and vinegar- highly unlikely to mix.]]> Mike Stern – Jeff Lorber Fusion Eleven (Concord) A Record Reflection by A. Scott Galloway On paper, the pairing of stalwart New York guitarist Mike Stern (veteran of the Miles Davis, Steps Ahead and Blood Sweat & Tears bands – to name just three) with studio slick Oregon-native/West Coast transplant keyboardist Jeff Lorber seems like oil and vinegar- highly unlikely to mix. And truthfully…

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]]> https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com/2019/10/mike-stern-jeff-lorber-fusion-eleven-album-review/feed/ 0 Poncho Sanchez | Trane’s Delight https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com/2019/08/poncho-sanchez-tranes-delight-album-review/ https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com/2019/08/poncho-sanchez-tranes-delight-album-review/#respond Mon, 12 Aug 2019 20:17:26 +0000 https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com/?p=5338   Latin jazz veteran Poncho Sanchez returns to the studio after a 7 year absence with Trane’s Delight, a hearty thank you to his hero, jazz pioneer John Coltrane   The love affair was launched when he was only 11 years – staring intently at John Coltrane’s self-titled 1962 album. After he saved some money to make that monumental purchase, Poncho Sanchez gathered his drums and congas and played along with the album that guided his musical spirit.]]> Latin jazz veteran Poncho Sanchez returns to the studio after a 7 year absence with Trane’s Delight, a hearty thank you to his hero, jazz pioneer John Coltrane The love affair was launched when he was only 11 years – staring intently at John Coltrane’s self-titled 1962 album. After he saved some money to make that monumental purchase, Poncho Sanchez gathered his drums and congas and played along…

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]]> https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com/2019/08/poncho-sanchez-tranes-delight-album-review/feed/ 0 Jéssica Pina | Essência https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com/2019/07/jessica-pina-essencia-album-review/ https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com/2019/07/jessica-pina-essencia-album-review/#respond Mon, 22 Jul 2019 14:16:54 +0000 https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com/?p=5331   An already established international jazz talent, trumpeter/songwriter/vocalist Jéssica Pina is now being introduced to North America with Essência   Amongst the countless independent musicians that are waiting in the wings, it is refreshing for new blood in offering their special artistry to the contemporary jazz landscape. Portuguese trumpeter Jéssica Pina, born of African descent, blends her roots with various urban flavors from U.K. soul/jazz, R&B and funk.]]> An already established international jazz talent, trumpeter/songwriter/vocalist Jéssica Pina is now being introduced to North America with Essência Amongst the countless independent musicians that are waiting in the wings, it is refreshing for new blood in offering their special artistry to the contemporary jazz landscape. Portuguese trumpeter Jéssica Pina, born of African descent…

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]]> https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com/2019/07/jessica-pina-essencia-album-review/feed/ 0 Keiko Matsui Sends Out a Reflection of Beauty Personified with Echo https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com/2019/03/keiko-matsui-echo-album-review/ https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com/2019/03/keiko-matsui-echo-album-review/#respond Tue, 12 Mar 2019 12:27:50 +0000 https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com/?p=5256 Keiko Matsui Echo (Shanachie) A Record Reflection by A. Scott Galloway   Since the mid-`80s, Keiko Matsui has been delighting audiences with her heartfelt approach to Jazz, New Age and Japanese Classical musical strains. Now in 2019, she has assembled an outstandingly empathetic main band of Jimmy Johnson on bass, Vinnie Colaiuta on drums and Luis Conte on percussion to give wing to her latest Heavenly excursions on her latest and 27th American offering, Echo.   ]]> Keiko Matsui Echo (Shanachie) A Record Reflection by A. Scott Galloway Since the mid-`80s, Keiko Matsui has been delighting audiences with her heartfelt approach to Jazz, New Age and Japanese Classical musical strains. Now in 2019, she has assembled an outstandingly empathetic main band of Jimmy Johnson on bass, Vinnie Colaiuta on drums and Luis Conte on percussion to give wing to her latest…

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]]> https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com/2019/03/keiko-matsui-echo-album-review/feed/ 0 At 85, Shorter Soars With Epic Musical/Literary Mashup Emanon https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com/2018/09/wayne-shorter-emanon-album-review/ https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com/2018/09/wayne-shorter-emanon-album-review/#respond Mon, 17 Sep 2018 15:11:57 +0000 https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com/?p=5128   Wayne Shorter Emanon (Blue Note) A Record Reflection by A. Scott Galloway   August 25, 2018 marked the 85th birthday of one of contemporary music’s finest composer/musicians, Wayne Shorter. In an astounding career that has seen him ascend from Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers and the second classic Miles Davis Quintet to co-founding Weather Report, all the while composing jazz immortals such as “Footprints,” “Speak No Evil” and Nefertiti” (to name just a few),...]]> Wayne Shorter Emanon (Blue Note) A Record Reflection by A. Scott Galloway August 25, 2018 marked the 85th birthday of one of contemporary music’s finest composer/musicians, Wayne Shorter. In an astounding career that has seen him ascend from Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers and the second classic Miles Davis Quintet to co-founding Weather Report, all the while composing jazz immortals such as…

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