November 2019

Features

• Crosscurrents Trio

  Stylistic Convergence

  By Thomas Staudter

  The significance of this gathering of three remarkable artists—Dave Holland, Zakir Hussain and Chris Potter—goes well beyond its “supergroup” status.

• Keb’ Mo’

  Blues Progression

  By Bob Doerschuk

  The musical range of Oklahoma, the guitarist’s latest album, is mirrored by its lyrical breadth.

• Nubya Garcia

  Generous Collaborator

  By John Murph

  The saxophonist exhibits spectacular leader instincts, but thrives in collaborative settings.

Blindfold Test

John Pizzarelli was tested on the following tracks for the “Blindfold Test”:

• The King Cole Trio: “Honeysuckle Rose” from The King Cole Trio, Volume 3 (Capitol)
• Wes Montgomery: “I’m Just A Lucky So-And-So” from So Much Guitar! (Original Jazz Classics)
• Kenny Burrell: “Don’t Cry Baby” from Kenny Burrell (Prestige)
• Gregory Porter: “Work Song” from Be Good (Motéma)
• Chet Atkins/Les Paul: “It Had To Be You” from Chester & Lester (RCA Victor)
• Marc Ribot y Los Cubanos Postizos: “Esclavo Triste” from The Prosthetic Cubans (Atlantic)
• Bucky Pizzarelli: “Last Night When We Were Young” from Bucky Pizzarelli And Strings: So Hard To Forget (Arbors)

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