Joseph Howell – clarinet
Keigo Hirakawa – piano
Kenji Shimada – bass
Kenichi Nishio – drums

TWO CD SET

Highly influential, yet virtually unknown,Tadd Dameron influenced the greats. These are some of his elusive works!

John Fedchock’s Reminiscence is the exciting sequel to his critically acclaimed quartet recording Fluidity. This collection of timeless standards and fresh originals showcases Fedchock’s dynamic trombone and the sensitive rhythm section of pianist John Toomey, bassist Jimmy Masters, and drummers Dave Ratajczak (tracks 1-6) and Billy Williams (track 7).

The Hammond B3 “wonder woman” is back! Linda Dachtyl presents her third recording on the Chicken Coup label, and it’s tastier than ever, produced by the great Tony Monaco! Along with a couple of surprises, Linda brings her brand of swing and funk to a varied program, with some great horn work along the way.

Critically acclaimed and one of the top flute players in the modern jazz scene, Gerald Beckett is a skilled and versatile improviser within the jazz tradition. Standard Flute, his fourth CD and third for Summit, is the first one in which he is the only horn. On Standard Flute, Gerald Beckett had an opportunity to interpret a variety of standards, most of which are not all that well known. Gerald Beckett is heard throughout in top form, stating melodies with a beautiful tone and displaying fluency and creativity during his solos. His playing throughout Standard Flute helps to consolidate the flute in modern jazz and is full of bright moments.

TWO GUITARS – ONE VOICE
TWO OLD FRIENDS PRESENT AN INCREDIBLY INTIMATE ENCOUNTER THAT INDEED – FLOATS ON THE SILENCE.

A ubiquitous group in the Mile High region worthy of attention is the Bob Montgomery/Al Hermann Quintet, essentially an articulate and special jazz voice that rings and swings from the Rockies, carrying the jazz tradition forward.
– Dr. Herb Wong, IAJE

On his second album, Anthony Wilson takes another giant step toward carving a niche for himself among the masters of jazz. Recorded in New York city, Wilson’s nine-piece band and featured guest Bennie Wallace jam on Wilson originals as well as his inimitable arrangements of four jazz standards: Here’s That Rainy Day, It Has Happened To Me, Flossie Lou and Stairway to the Stars. Downbeat magazine hails: This is classic jazz – not a retro statement, but swing-propelled music that stands on its own elegant and relaxed beauty.

During five decades as a big band leader, Gerald Wilson has earned his share of accolades, among them three Grammy Nominations and the NEA Jazz Master Fellowship, as well as having his works archived by the Library of Congress. Suite Memories: Reflections on a Jazz Journey is the spoken-word biography of this master. Wilson movingly recounts his experiences working with legendary jazz artists such as Basie, Ellington and Gillespie. A unique collector’s edition double album with 16 pages of photos and biographical notes.

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Flute Bass-ics is an ear-friendly accessible collection of originals and standards, with moods varying from traditional to reggae to funk to contemporary _ it speaks knowingly to ‘Jazz enthusiasts’ as well as the ‘Jazz initiate’.