Brian Blade Fellowship – Perceptual (2000)
Brian Blade is a modern drummer similar to few others – exceedingly versatile. On various records and tours he has flaunted his impressive technical talents, and on others such as his fellowship record, Perceptual, he has demonstrated his proficiency in creating tasteful, composition based jazz. Perceptual opens with a mid-tempo track that in many regards [...]
Avishai Cohen Trio – Gently Disturbed (2008)
Israeli bassist Avishai Cohen solidifies his repuatioin as an visionary leader of highly original piano trios on his 2008 effort Gently Disturbed. Cohen’s genius lies in his innovative compositional skills – angular and rhythmically complex melodic lines bring new light to the genre of contemporary piano jazz. The performance is equally enthralling as drummer Mark [...]