Jazzline

These dozen songs, recorded by pianist Richie Beirach during a two-day studio session, range from fluid hard-hitting quintet workouts to intimate duos and trios that make the most of the pianist’s... — Jazzwise, June 2018, 4 out of 5 stars More…

Four master musicians at work in the heat of spontaneous improvisation and interaction – leading, following, supporting – that goes to the heart of music-making in the moment. It reveals an aspect... — Jazzwise, May 2018, 4 out of 5 stars More…

Mintzer’s arrangements range from full-blast brass to the subtle shades of woodwinds and flutes, and it is the latter which dominate ‘Whack’, the album’s most interesting track, delivering asymmetric... — Jazzwise, July 2021, 3 out of 5 stars More…

The results are beguiling, low-key in tone but full of great, intricate detail, and boasting some memorable snaking sax melody lines. — Jazzwise, December 2021 - January 2022, 3 out of 5 stars More…

...in these days of revisionist history, this album is a timely reminder that in an era some now think belonged exclusively to Marsalis and company, there was many an elder statesman who could... — Jazzwise, April 2019, 3 out of 5 stars More…

There’s no doubting whose record this really is... If you don’t know Cook’s work, or if you’ve only heard the Silver sessions, this will be a saxophonic wake-up call. Very recommended! Simon... — Jazzwise, April 2019, 4 out of 5 stars More…