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June 23, 2020 by Simon Sweetman

Rudresh Mahanthappa: Hero Trio

Rudresh Mahanthappa Hero Trio Whirlwind Recordings Rudresh Mahanthappa is a killer alto player – you’ve maybe heard his work with Vijay Iyer, that’s where I was first introduced to his sound. But he’s gone on to make over a dozen recordings under his own name and collaborate with other leading lights in modern jazz. Here […]

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March 2, 2017 by Simon Sweetman

David Binney: The Time Verses

David Binney The Time Verses Criss Cross This is Binney’s eighth date out in front – and the alt-saxophonist and composer here again captures the quartet he most frequently works with for some New York City jazz; a slick, lovely quartet record that alternates between lithe, loping balladry and more frenetic pieces. Though this band […]