2005-12-22
Austrian improvisational esoteric jazz not really meant for American ears. Purists are not going to like Kelomat’s cynical version of “Giant Steps,” but this group is full of joyful artistic talent, even if it is a bit irreverent. -Pete
SIMONE
Simone on Simone
Joel Frahm with Brad Mehldau
Don't Explain
MICROSCOPIC SEPTET
Surrealistic Swing
Various Artists
European Jazz Stage (Radio Netherlands Worldwide)
DIZZY GILLESPIE ALL STAR BIG BAND
I'm BeBoppin' Too
THE DYNAMITES FEATURING CHARLES WALKER
KABOOM
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