Tech that really strikes a chord
The pianist’s first posthumous release takes in his wide-ranging work, his band playing piano-trio jazz with exceptional fluency
The keyboardist shapes anew composers from Scarlatti to Thelonious Monk
The original has been sampled, covered and parodied by everyone from Bob Marley to the comedian Weird Al Yankovich
The pianist’s trio performed an epic group improvisation
Full-on fusion-jazz from the keyboard player and his band
Big names included Chick Corea and Lionel Loueke — but Chris Potter delivered the highlight
The accord between jazz bassist and pianist bordered on the uncanny
The jazz saxophonist’s performance reflected on his formative influences
The two jazz keyboard players are back on the road together for the first time since 1978
Held in a region better known for its winter sports, the festival displayed an adventurous spirit
The final night of the band’s residency was a swaggering performance
A set of sinewy riffs, supple rhythms and bittersweet ballads
The keyboardist was in storming form, but what really impressed were the contrasting styles of his musicians
The 250-gig festival culminated in performances from drummer Jack DeJohnette and his quintet, and Macy Gray with the David Murray Big Band
This gig from the recently re-united vibes and piano quartet was an uplifting experience
The two veterans constructed their own crystalline structures, full of detail, clever twists and passionate intrigue
The duo’s latest CD shimmers with flawless technique
The jazz pianist ripples majestically, counterpoint bass is fleet-fingered and cymbals swish gently
Drummer’s debut CD is an intense, dig-in-deep fusion of linear jazz, rocking beats and introspective balladry
A busy album, full of mutual twinkles and precise rhythms
International Edition