"It's a treat to stumble across fresh guitar sounds and novel concepts, and guitarist Ken Hatfield offers both in his latest solo album ... Throughout String Theory, Hatfield's playing is brainy, dynamic, and
relentlessly melodic." -Andy Ellis, Guitar Player
Original jazz songs with kickass charts, swingin' vocals and killer solos by Bill Watrous, Pete Christlieb, Jim Fox, Dan Higgins,
Warren Luening, Andy Martin and Don Shelton
In Vertical Clearance, his second release for Wide Hive Records, virtuoso guitarist Calvin Keys is joined by jazz legends Sonny Fortune, Phil Ranelin, Babatunde, as well as many others. Highlighted by dark melodies and driving rhythms, Vertical Clearance shows that Keys' time has arrived.
The fifth release of this
hard-hitting fusion outfit,
who are hailed as one
of the best in their genre.
Midivibist Marc Wagnon,
drummer John O'Reilly Jr. and
fretless pioneer Percy Jones:
a beacon of the Brand X legacy
in the 21st century.
A new recording which includes brass and rhythm! Beginning with Mulligan and ending with Strayhorn with compositions in-between by Clare,
his son Brent and his brother, Dirk -- Fischers all. Thus, A Family Affair.
The music includes Latin jazz, as well as standards, ballads and some outstandingly beautiful improvised solos. A delightful mix of hot and fast, cool and dreamy.
The jazz tour of the summer kicked off in Austin, Texas, in late May, and DownBeat had access to the preparatory rehearsals and first shows, talking to and observing Chick Corea, Stanley Clarke, Al Di Meola and Lenny White as the quartet set out to bring a heavy dose of fusion to the world.
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"It's a treat to stumble across fresh guitar sounds and novel concepts, and guitarist Ken Hatfield offers both in his latest solo album ... Throughout String Theory, Hatfield's playing is brainy, dynamic, and
relentlessly melodic." -Andy Ellis, Guitar Player
"Smart, sharp and boogie rock & roll reality braced with bop chops." -Austin Chronicle
Original jazz songs with kickass charts, swingin' vocals and killer solos by Bill Watrous, Pete Christlieb, Jim Fox, Dan Higgins,
Warren Luening, Andy Martin and Don Shelton
In Vertical Clearance, his second release for Wide Hive Records, virtuoso guitarist Calvin Keys is joined by jazz legends Sonny Fortune, Phil Ranelin, Babatunde, as well as many others. Highlighted by dark melodies and driving rhythms, Vertical Clearance shows that Keys' time has arrived.
"Valente is more a jazz singer than many so identified.
Her conception, phrasing and timbre are exceptional." -Leonard Feather
Robin Aleman: Vocals
The fifth release of this
hard-hitting fusion outfit,
who are hailed as one
of the best in their genre.
Midivibist Marc Wagnon,
drummer John O'Reilly Jr. and
fretless pioneer Percy Jones:
a beacon of the Brand X legacy
in the 21st century.
A new recording which includes brass and rhythm! Beginning with Mulligan and ending with Strayhorn with compositions in-between by Clare,
his son Brent and his brother, Dirk -- Fischers all. Thus, A Family Affair.
