Updraft
shaun@blittzedmarketing.com December 27, 2023
O's Notes: Swiss composer, guitarist and bandleader Silvan Joray is cooking on Updraft, his latest jazz fusion encounter. Bassist Nadav Erlich and drummer Jeff Ballard support him over eleven engaging mostly original songs. There are rich solos all the way around on the title track. They sprinkle in a couple of warm ballads notably “Very Sweet Stuff, But Nice!” However, we enjoyed the burn on “Kokodrillo” and “The Liar”, well-suited for Joray.
Earotica
shaun@blittzedmarketing.com December 27, 2023
O's Notes: Bassist, composer, arranger John Lang leads a star-studded ensemble including Gary Smulyan (b-sax), Pete McCann (g), and guest artist Kevin Winard (perc). John took advantage of time away from the clubs during the pandemic to polish up some unfinished compositions and tailor them to his current band. The results are this vibrant contemporary jazz-fusion set, Earotica. We liked the brass on “Blues For Faddis” featuring Bruce Harris (t) and McCann, and the swinging “The St. Virus Dance”, both representations of the twelve selections.
Quiet Sounds For A Loud World
shaun@blittzedmarketing.com December 27, 2023
O's Notes: Trudel goes solo on Quiet Sounds in A Loud World, playing piano, harmonium, and percussion. The mood is solemn on “Profondeurs”, hopeful on “Les Vagues”, and eerie on “De Temps Et D’Espace”. This is a true reflection of global sentiments nowadays as we struggle to find the right cause to rally around.
The Tide Of Love
shaun@blittzedmarketing.com December 27, 2023
O's Notes: T. K. Blue (Talib Kibwe) plays alto sax, flute, and leads a band with Stefan Harris (vibes, marimba), James Weidman (p), Gavin Fallow (b), Ron Jackson (g), and Lenny Robinson (d). The warmth of TK’s sax, blend with Stephan’s soothing tones and Weisman’s fine work on piano to make this an enchanting, romantic encounter. “When Sunny Gets Blue”, “The Tide of Love”, “That’s All”, and “To Mend A Broken Heart” are some of the fine ballads in this session.
Updraft
shaun@blittzedmarketing.com December 27, 2023
O's Notes: Swiss composer, guitarist and bandleader Silvan Joray is cooking on Updraft, his latest jazz fusion encounter. Bassist Nadav Erlich and drummer Jeff Ballard support him over eleven engaging mostly original songs. There are rich solos all the way around on the title track. They sprinkle in a couple of warm ballads notably “Very Sweet Stuff, But Nice!” However, we enjoyed the burn on “Kokodrillo” and “The Liar”, well-suited for Joray.
Earotica
shaun@blittzedmarketing.com December 27, 2023
O's Notes: Bassist, composer, arranger John Lang leads a star-studded ensemble including Gary Smulyan (b-sax), Pete McCann (g), and guest artist Kevin Winard (perc). John took advantage of time away from the clubs during the pandemic to polish up some unfinished compositions and tailor them to his current band. The results are this vibrant contemporary jazz-fusion set, Earotica. We liked the brass on “Blues For Faddis” featuring Bruce Harris (t) and McCann, and the swinging “The St. Virus Dance”, both representations of the twelve selections.
Quiet Sounds For A Loud World
shaun@blittzedmarketing.com December 27, 2023
O's Notes: Trudel goes solo on Quiet Sounds in A Loud World, playing piano, harmonium, and percussion. The mood is solemn on “Profondeurs”, hopeful on “Les Vagues”, and eerie on “De Temps Et D’Espace”. This is a true reflection of global sentiments nowadays as we struggle to find the right cause to rally around.
The Tide Of Love
shaun@blittzedmarketing.com December 27, 2023
O's Notes: T. K. Blue (Talib Kibwe) plays alto sax, flute, and leads a band with Stefan Harris (vibes, marimba), James Weidman (p), Gavin Fallow (b), Ron Jackson (g), and Lenny Robinson (d). The warmth of TK’s sax, blend with Stephan’s soothing tones and Weisman’s fine work on piano to make this an enchanting, romantic encounter. “When Sunny Gets Blue”, “The Tide of Love”, “That’s All”, and “To Mend A Broken Heart” are some of the fine ballads in this session.