Browse: Smith, W L (composer)

There is a kind of hovering, floating quality in much of Cyrille’s playing, which has a flexible pulse and carefully shaded timbres, particularly his cymbal work, which blends effectively with... — Jazzwise, March 2019, 4 out of 5 stars More…

Rather than fronting the proceedings by flaunting his chops, Cyrille underscores Lebroba with a combination of grace, zen-like restraint and authority — Downbeat, January 2019, 4 and a half out of 5 stars More…

Trumpeter Wadada Leo Smith crafts a late-career highlight with pianist Vijay Iyer. Cosmic Rhythm is a frequently gorgeous, sometimes-roiling set that plays to both musicians' strengths. — Pitchfork, 23rd March 2016 More…