CD REVIEW 3.5 stars * Blues in America: Tom Vincent piano, Branford Marsalis soprano and tenor sax, Leigh Barker & Matt Clohesy double bass, Alf Jackson drums I have not reviewed albums for a long time, for a few reasons, but that may change. Let’s see how this turns out. If I were a musician it’s fair bet that I’d be anxious about not being inventive … Continue reading BLUES IN AMERICA, TOM VINCENT
POZIBLE CAMPAIGN Tom Vincent is a jazz pianist, arranger and composer from Hobart, Tasmania, who performs worldwide and over the years has been based in Sydney, London, New York, Melbourne and Amsterdam. He continues to travel frequently to record and to perform in concert at jazz festivals and special events. As well as touring internationally and nationally, Tom has produced seven CDs as bandleader. Right … Continue reading SWINGIN’ WITH BRANFORD
(Independent) THE name McAll is usually associated with New York-based pianist/composer Barney, but this is the first time his elder brother, John, pianist on 40-plus albums, has been bandleader and composer. The less-known McAll has waited a long time, but his breadth of experience shows in eight originals, each with a story to impart. Imbued with dark references (Axe Dig Gun), black humour (Behind the … Continue reading BLACK MONEY — JOHN McALL
