The Boys Choir of Harlem is joined by guests the James Williams Trio and Dianne Reeves for Christmas Carols and Sacred Songs, an engaging collection of [more]
The consistent pianist Mulgrew Miller leads his trio (which includes bassist Richie Good and drummer Tony Reedus) through a set dominated by his originals but also including [more]
This is one of the better Christmas jazz collections available. The 15 selections each utilize different artists and were recorded especially for this CD. Kurt Elling's version of [more]
Master of the Art is the studio companion to the album Night Music, also reissued on Wounded Bird records from the original Elektra Musician masters, with the same band as on the [more]
After decades of being out of print and not issued on CD, the Elektra Musician series of recordings are slowly being trickled back into the marketplace, with Woody Shaw's Night Music [more]
Altoist Jim Snidero started his professional career in 1981 by playing for a year with organist Jack McDuff. After nearly a quarter-century of other musical experiences, he sat in with his [more]
This is a tight little quartet date led by saxophonist Javon Jackson, celebrating the music of the Duke. His [more]
Dick Oatts is a veteran of many top-notch jazz bands, a renowned jazz educator, and a fine alto saxophonist and bandleader deserving of wider recognition. One of the busiest musicians in [more]
A dynamic, very aggressive and animated, yet disciplined drummer, Tony Reedus initially gained attention as a member of Woody Shaw's early '80s band. Since then, he's done other session work with such players as James Williams and Mulgrew Miller and also led sessions for Jazz City and Enja in the '80s and '90s. His dates are still available on CD. ~ Ron Wynn, All Music Guide