Sadie Goodson - Sadie Goodson with Sammy Rimington Jazzmen - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

The latest from Steve Davis follows up his previous of all original material with a rewarding program comprised of some seldom heard gems from the modern jazz canon. The last of the Jazz Messenger trombonists shows off his pristine tone and flawless articulation on melodic masterworks from the pens of Wayne Shorter, Dexter Gordon, Jackie McLean, Herbie Hancock, Ellington/Strayhorn, Henri Mancini, and Ray Drummond, along with a new original dedicated to special guest Roy Hargrove. Criss Cross regular, guitarist Peter Bernstein shares front line duties, while the rhythm section with Anthony Wonsey (piano), Nat Reeves (bass) and drummer Joe Farnsworth keeps things swinging.

Basie / Sauter / Feuerstein / Koller - Eddie Sauter's Music Time [COMPACT DISCS] date 07/29/2016

Jackiem burst onto the scene with his babysoul on the tiny ARTizen imprint. His second, Lil' Man Soul on Artistry Music, exploded his pop/urban melodies across the breadth of contemporary jazz consciousness via two #1 singles (InchI'm Waiting for YouInch and InchTake Me ThereInch) which have together logged at this writing a total of over 21 weeks at the apex of the charts. His newest, the eponymous Jackiem Joyner, boasts yet more radio-friendly tracks including the single InchDance with Me.Inch the young composer/producer also stretches into new territory with the Slash-like guitar burn of InchPushInch and the syncopated marching band drum opening of InchThe Reunion.Inch All are sure to be favorites on the Joyner concert trail as he maintains double duty with both his band and as part of Keiko Matsui's outfit. As ever, Jackiem eschews the trends of big-name producers and guest stars, and does almost all of it himself - playing, producing and composing. There are a couple covers Aerosmith's InchI Don't Want to Miss a ThingInch and the King of Pop's own InchOff the Wall,Inch and a guest guitar solo from Paul Jackson Jr. on InchTurn It UpInch (which he captured while both were on tour in Reading PA).