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. -PeteJACK DEJONETTE AND BILL FRISELL
The Elephant Sleeps But Still Remembers
Michelle Coltrane
Awakening
THE CLAUDIA QUINTET
Royal Toast
THE NIGHTCRAWLERS
Down in the Bottom
VARIOUS
Rumble In the Great Lakes (Best of the Detroit Jazz Fest 2007)
WILL BERNARD
Party Hats
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