CD REVIEW 3.5 stars AS composer, arranger, producer and bandleader, Isaacs is considered and meticulous, which is a good description of this studio album. Compared with the previous, more visceral live album, Tell It Like It Is, which comes as a bonus DVD in this release, Aurora has a decorative, almost embroidered feel that reflects Isaacs’ nurture. He has James Muller play electric and acoustic … Continue reading AURORA — MARK ISAACS RESURGENCE BAND
CD REVIEW 3 stars THE potency of Golden’s piano chords is a feature of his Sydney trio’s debut album. In 10 originals, well backed by Brendan Clark on bass and Rod Turner on drums, Golden is often forceful, building energy through repetition and the strength of his percussive style. This youthful vigour is fine — in a stop-start approach the trio brings short ideas without … Continue reading CLARITY — CASEY GOLDEN TRIO
CD REVIEW THE saxophonist leading The Andy Sugg Group is a quite different beast from his fiery free-jazz incarnation with Kris Wanders. In a recording taken at the end of a long season at the Brunswick Green Hotel, Sugg’s ensemble of Daniel Gassin (keys), Nashua Lee (guitar), Thom Mann (drums) and Michael Story (bass) delivers detailed and delicate fusion. Sugg’s originals are layered and incremental, … Continue reading BRUNSWICK NIGHTS — THE ANDY SUGG GROUP
