Album Review
De Profundis- “The Emptiness...
“The Emptiness Within” by De Profundis is the UK metal band’s third release, but since I personally haven’t heard the first two, I will approach this one with fresh ears. I am familiar with bassist Arran McSporran’s fretless work, and I’m pleased to hear his playing is in full force here, with awesome fretless licks throughout this 9 track... Read More »
Album Review: Lady & THE BASS –...
Lady & THE BASS are a fresh new electronic pop duo featuring vocalist Irene Ermolli (“Lady”) and bassist/composer/songwriter Alberto Rigoni (“THE BASS). Their first full length album, “GROOVY” is a catchy mix of pop, electro, funk and experimental influences woven together to form and eclectic dance album. It is refreshing to hear a real bass player playing real bass... Read More »
Album Review: Chinua Hawk – “A...
Chinua (Shin-Wah) Hawk’s latest release, “A Beautifully Complicated Life” was skillfully produced and arranged by bassist Joseph Patrick Moore, whom also held down the bass duties. A blend of pop, gospel, R&B and classic soul, Hawk’s soulful vocals stand out throughout the album while Moore keeps the groove steady. Moore’s touch is clearly felt on the album, yet we... Read More »
Album Review: Bryan Beller, ‘Thanks...
Bryan Beller is one of those bassist that always seems to be busy working on one project or another. With a storied career as a sideman with Mike Keneally and Steve Vai, a regular contributor to Bass Player Magazine, and previously running SWR for Fender, one has to be thankful that Beller finds the time to release a solo... Read More »
Manuel Alvarez Trio-Lined with a Groove: a...
Lined with a Groove: a tribute to Ray Brown Ray Brown’s standing in the jazz world is that of one of the most inspirational double bass players of all time. He found fame in the 1950s as one third of the Oscar Peterson trio, in which he defined the role of the bassist in that musical configuration for... Read More »
Album Review: Andy Saxton, ‘Evolution of...
Album Review: Andy Saxton, ‘Evolution of the Thumb’ Andy Saxton’s ‘Evolution of the Thumb’ is the first solo album by the former member of little known London rockers New Device, and what an album it is! His playing displays such a high level of skill and panache that it seems to proudly proclaim Saxton’s desire to join the... Read More »
Album Review – Tansu Tumer –...
Turkish born, 26 year old, Tansu Tumer makes his US debut with “Afraid of What?” Creating a unique sound via his mastery of the electric bass, Tumer takes World Music to new heights. Throughout the album Eastern rhythms are mixed with Western harmonies and vise-versa creating an alluring fusion of sounds. There is a certain beauty to Tumer’s music... Read More »
DVD Review- Rudder Live
DVD Review: Rudder Live in NYC Rudder are an American instrumental quartet comprising of four top-end session musicians, whose CVs stretch across a variety of different musical genres and include the formidable talent of current Steely Dan drummer Keith Carlock among them. The music they create blends experimental jazz with groove-led electronica and – in doing so produces a style and... Read More »
Album Review – Uwe Felchle Project...
Uwe Felchle dishes up a heaping helping of greasy funk on his debut solo project “Green Funk”. Felchle’s name may not be one you are familiar with, but this Austrian bassists has been paying his dues for years, playing his first gig at age 6. Playing most of the instruments as well as providing vocals on the album Felchle... Read More »
Album Review – Simon Sammut –...
Celebrated Maltese bassist Simon Sammut demonstrates his multifaceted 6 string stylings on his latest release BaSSic Attitude. Collaborating with multi- instrumentalist Alexander Kuzmin, the duo have created a finely polished jewel of bass goodness. The albums 8 instrumental tracks traverse Jazz, Soul, Funk & Pop, including the slow grooving ballad, “Recollection”, the Latin flavored “Dos Hijas”, the funky “Another... Read More »
Album Review – Andrea Fascetti, Cinema
The piano trio is one of the mainstays of jazz and it is difficult for anyone entering that medium to be able to contribute something new to the genre for comparisons to the great trios of both yesteryear (Bill Evans, Oscar Peterson) and today (Keith Jarrett, Brad Mehladu) are inevitable. However, what sets Fascetti’s ensemble aside is the fact... Read More »
Album Review – Joseph Patrick Moore...
On his latest effort “XYZ Factor” Joseph Patrick Moore fuses together elements of contemporary jazz with electronica delivering a unique experience which will be sure to please both electronica and jazz fans alike. The three song EP, co-produced by platinum record producer Buzz Amato, features an electronic beat backed by Moore’s uplifting bass lines. While this may seem to... Read More »
Album Review: Augusto Gentili –...
Album Review: Augusto Gentili – ‘Musiche per il Proprio Tempo’ I’d not heard of bassist Augusto Gentili before and – I suspect – few listeners outside of his native Italy have either. However Gentili is a player of integrity and talent and with this, his debut solo album, he has created a modernist piece which is a very different... Read More »
