Francisco Mora Catlett -][- AFRO HORN MX – [Aace Records, 2012] –

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Aace Records, Afro Horn, Alex Harding, Aruán Ortiz, Cornelia Street Café, Francisco Mora Catlett, JD Allen, Rashaan Carter, Roman Diaz, Vincent Bowens

Francisco Mora Catlett, AFRO HORN MX

Francisco Mora Catlett -][- AFRO HORN MX – [Aace Records, 2012] –

Description: Francisco was proud to present Afro Horn for the first time in New York City at The Stone and Cornelia Street Cafe last year.

Once again he built a strong and appropriate lineup and music for this exciting concept. He managed to align himself with a band of Detroiters: Alex Harding (baritone sax), Salim Washington (tenor sax) and Hakim Jami (bass), all transplanted New Yorkers who began in Detroit. Francisco is a drummer and composer who in the Jazz tradition brings alive the African Heritage in his music and art. The new Afro Horn project is the AFRO HORN MX 2012 CD release, with a new outstanding line up: JD Allen & Vincent Bowens (tenor saxes), Alex Harding (baritone sax), Aruan Ortiz (piano), Rashaan Carter (bass), Roman Diaz (percussion) and Francisco Mora Catlett (drums). -[Excerpt | Biography]-

Critical Acclaim for Bassist & Composer Linda Oh’s Sophomore Album Initial Here

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Bassist, Ben Allison, Bill Frisell, eOne Music, Fabian Almazan, Greenleaf Music, JD Allen, Linda Oh, Rudy Royston

Linda Oh

“Further proof that Esperanza Spalding is not the only female bassist-bandleader worthy of acclaim.”
– LA Times

“On her terrific second album, bassist and composer Linda Oh digs deep within her personal history and surrounds herself with top-flight musicians to bring her ideas to life in full-blown color.”
– eMusic

“Oh’s compositions are affecting with convincing narratives … ”
– Down Beat

“President Theodore Roosevelt’s famous quote, “Walk softly and carry a big stick,” epitomizes Linda Oh, the soft-spoken bassist/composer who draws total respect with her intrepid musicianship.”
– All About Jazz

” … an eclectic blend of music as diverse as the bassist’s background.”
– No Treble

JD Allen -][- The Matador & The Bull – [Savant Records, 2012] –

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African American, Composer, Gregg August, JD Allen, Rudy Royston, Savant Records, Saxophone

JD Allen, THE MATADOR & THE BULL

JD Allen -][- The Matador & The Bull – [Savant Records, 2012] –

For his Savant Records’ debut, tenor saxman JD Allen went back in the studio with colleagues Gregg August and Rudy Royston, both of whom have been his regular partners on the bandstand and in the studio since 2008.

They go about their business with a robust and focused melodic articulation propelled by great rhythmic drive. You will not find this trio beating a dead horse into submission.

The original tracks are short, they get in, make a statement, essay some variations, and get out–short and sweet and intense. An interesting, exciting and thought-provoking release from JD Allen and company. -[Editorial Review | Amazon]- | Song listing below

JD Allen Trio -[|]- VICTORY! [Sunnyside Records]

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African American, Jazz, JD Allen

JD Allen Trio - VICTORY!

JD Allen Trio -[|]- VICTORY! -(MP3)- [Sunnyside Records, 2011]

Following the four critically-acclaimed albums, IN SEARCH OF, PHAROAH S CHILDREN, I AM-I AM and SHINE!, Sunnyside Records is releasing The JD Allen Trio’s latest endeavor, VICTORY!, on May 17, 2011 his third for the label with his longstanding trio. The album also includes a documentary film short by director Mario Lathan. The film plays an integral part of the recapitulation in the loosely-based sonata form and should be considered the final track of the album.

VICTORY! promises to solidify Allen’s reputation as one of jazz’s most dynamic and inspiring tunesmiths. Transcending a dissolute early life to create some of his era’s most memorable music, Allen has made much of his signature, melodic “jukebox jazz” in a trio setting, including week long stands at The Village Vanguard. Those gigs – one of them simulcast on NPR – and also this album feature Allen’s high-octane rhythm section, bassist Gregg August and drummer Rudy Royston.