Marty Ehrlich's music tends to be both melodic and exploratory, comfortable yet full of unexpected twists and turns. Switching between four reeds on his quintet set (which co-stars [more]
Marty Ehrlich has long been one of the most versatile horn players in the avant-garde and post-bop jazz world. On this set, Ehrlich mostly sticks to alto sax other than a few pieces [more]
Marty Ehrlich's music tends to be both melodic and exploratory, comfortable yet full of unexpected twists and turns. Switching between four reeds on his quintet set (which co-stars [more]
Acoustic guitarist James Emery is a remarkable technician who possesses an identifiable sound and style, which is glowingly evident on this super fine [more]
James Emery's 1999 album, Spectral Domains, features more of his state-of-the-art chamber jazz. Emery's skillful, poetic jazz guitar is augmented by violin, sax, vibes, [more]
Sync finds accomplished reedsman Ned Rothenberg in a trio with Jerome Harris, on both acoustic bass guitar and guitar, and Samir Chatterjee, who provides hand percussion. The [more]
Over the course of 15 plus recordings since 1987, Bobby Previte has learned that sometimes the best projects result from pure and unexpected serendipity. One of the original [more]
Randy Sandke is known as a superb interpreter of classic jazz, mainstream jazz, and swing, but this ear-opening CD will surprise more than a few listeners. Along with a cast of his [more]
Bobby Previte's Bump has the same instrumentation as the Jazz Crusaders (tenor saxophonist Marty Ehrlich, trombonist Curtis Fowlkes, keyboardist Wayne Horvitz, electric [more]
Marty Ehrlich has long been one of the most versatile horn players in the avant-garde and post-bop jazz world. On this set, Ehrlich mostly sticks to alto sax other than a few pieces [more]
A versatile player, Marty Ehrlich has led stimulating sessions and has been a valuable sideman in several different situations. He first recorded with the Human Arts Ensemble in 1972, Ehrlich studied at the New England Conservatory of Music and in 1978 he moved to New York. Since then, he has worked with many top musicians, including Muhal Richard Abrams, Anthony Braxton, Julius Hemphill, and Bobby Bradford (where he fills in for the late John Carter). Ehrlich has also duetted with Anthony Cox, led his Dark Woods Ensemble, and recorded as a leader for Cecma, Sound Aspects, Muse, New World, and most often Enja. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide