Browse: Smoke Sessions (label)

Williams is better known as a sideman than a leader, his career companions amounting to something of a 'who’s who' of his generation. Yet he has fronted a sizeable crop of albums since 1975,... — Jazzwise, March 2023, 4 out of 5 stars More…

But it is Henderson’s clarion trumpeting that guides the crush of talent on this album. His musical wisdom, gleaned during decades spent on the best jazz bandstands, informs every unerring note. — Downbeat, September 2020, 4 out of 5 stars More…

...Few artists 'own' their instrument to the degree that trombonist Steve Turre does... his voice is distinctive and memorable... Leading a group that includes an eight-piece string ensemble... — Downbeat, September 2018, 3 out of 5 stars More…

The guitarist’s trademark sound and phrasing are clear and present, his impeccable timing resonating with the humming groove established by the luxury bass/drums combo of Peter Washington and... — Downbeat, December 2020, 4 out of 5 stars More…

This music flows so smoothly and often unobtrusively through these two CDs that it’s easy to overlook the intricacy, detail and sheer intelligence that binds it together — Downbeat, September 2017, 4 out of 5 stars More…