2006-04-19
Dutch jazz! The Groningen Art Ensemble is a unique collective of artists with a common interest in jazz as well as education. While the ensemble members have settled in the New York Metropolitan area they all share jazz education responsibilities at the Prins Claus Conservatoire of the Hanze University in Groningen, The Netherlands. I liked the sound of this gathering of jazz teachers; it is primarily catchy, accessible combo stuff. The most esoteric track is the Ellington number (#7), which may or may not entice programmers. I particularly liked the drumming of Ralph Peterson throughout. Cuts #2, #6 and #11 are vocals; the remainder instrumentals. 3/06 MJVD Jazz-Contemporary \POSITIVE CATASTROPHE
Garabatos Volume One
THE MATT SAVAGE TRIO
Hot Ticket
Various Artists
European Jazz Stage (Radio Netherlands Worldwide)
MORGAN CHILDS QUINTET
Time
WYNTON MARSALIS
SELECTIONS FROM SWINGING INTO THE 21'ST
FOUR80EAST
Enroute
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