Category Archives: Reviews

Multi-talented Philadelphia Jazz Prodigy Ernest Stuart Releases Self-Produced Debut CD “Solitary Walker” today!!!

Artist: Ernest Stuart
Title: Solitary Walker
Label: Ernest Stuart
Genre: Jazz

Reviewed by Angela Davis

Ernest Stuart is a multi-talented trombonist who has established himself as a reputable sideman in both the New York and Philadelphia areas with notable names such as Branford Marsalis, Billy Paul and the great Duke Ellington Orchestra. His debut album Solitary Walker showcases not only his impressive trombone playing that is strongly routed in the tradition, but his formidable composition and arranging skills.

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A Master’s Master Graces Manhattan: Shahid Parvez Khan & Nitin Mitta

Date: Febuary 26, 2011
Venue: St. John’s Lutheran Church (NY)
Presented by HarmoNYom

Reviewed by Dawoud Kringle

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Monk’s Dream: Fifty Years Fresh The Music of Thelonious Monk & The Expanding Universe of Bebop!

Date: Saturday, February 26, 2011
Venue: Dizzy’s Club Coca Cola  (NY)

Concert review by Roberto Romeo 

I was surprised to see that Benny Green was offering a “Monk’s Dreams” week at Dizzy’s. So many piano players of every level had performed and recorded Monk’s music. Mr. Green used the perfect rhythm section with Peter (on bass) and Kenny Washington (on drums) and added on the perfect soloist  Jessie Davis (on alto sax). Mr Green showed to be a great artist interpreting Monk’s music so well, like I have never heard before. His power on the keyboard followed by an incredible feeling for it, made it literally incredible. The JLP recording artist stunned everybody when he played Epistrophy and Round Midnight, and the amazing Mr Davis was just delightful. Great job by a great leader!
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The Wayne Shorter Quartet delivered once again, what Jazz stands for!!!

Date: February 9, 2011
Venue: Town Hall (NY)

Reviewed by Roberto Romeo 

Jazz used to be the free form of music, but the various marketing strategies have somehow tarnished this reality. On Wednesday, at Town Hall, The  Wayne Shorter Quartet delivered once again, (actually to a higher level) what Jazz stands for.

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