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Ernest Dawkins’ New Horizons Ensemble – Jo’berg Jump
Ernest Dawkins’ New Horizons Ensemble – Jo’berg Jump Delmark DE 524 Compact Disc (2000) Jo’burg Jump is named after the enthusiastic response that audiences in Johannesburg, South Africa and Mozambique had to the music of the New Horizons Ensemble. Leader Ernest Dawkins said “They were literally jumping up and down, dancing on tables. I was…
The Jodie Christian Trio – Reminiscing
The Jodie Christian Trio – Reminiscing Delmark DE 531 Compact Disc (2001) “He’s long deserved Chicago’s most-valuable-pianist trophy,” said John Litweiler in the Chicago Reader of Jodie Christian. Jodie has recorded with Chet Baker, Stan Getz, Gene Ammons, James Moody, Sonny Stitt, Eddie Harris, and performed with Lester Young, Coleman Hawkins, Sonny Rollins, Benny Carter,…
Yes Indeed! Women Vocalists on United
Yes Indeed! Women Vocalists on United Delmark DE 554 [United Series] Compact Disc (2004) Della Reese’s first recordings, from June 30, 1953, were never issued by United. The Jimmy Hamilton Orchestra (mostly from Duke Ellington’s Orchestra) accompanies Della on “Yes Indeed”, “Blue And Orange Birds And Silver Bells” (both on a rare out-of-print LP), the…
Jeff Parker & Scott Fields – Song Songs Song
Jeff Parker & Scott Fields – Song Songs Song Delmark DE 558 Compact Disc (2004) Jeff Parker’s previous Delmark CD Like-Coping (Delmark 543), his first as leader, was more rooted in the classic jazz tradition compared to his other work with Tortoise, Isotope 217, Chicago Underground or Tricolor. “Parker turns in one cogent but disarming…
Ernest Dawkins’ New Horizons Ensemble – Mean Ameen
Ernest Dawkins’ New Horizons Ensemble – Mean Ameen Delmark DE 559 Compact Disc (2004) Mean Ameen is the New Horizon Ensemble’s testimonial to the memory of its longtime trumpeter Ameen Muhammad. Saxophonist Ernest Dawkins leads the band through the blues he and Muhammad heard on Chicago’s South Side to the polyphonic music they studied together…
Jim Baker – More Questions Than Answers
Jim Baker – More Questions Than Answers Delmark DE 560 Compact Disc (2006) Solo debut by Chicago pianist/synthesist Jim Baker, previously recorded in settings ranging from duets to Ken Vandermark’s Territory Bands; from third-stream projects (with Guillermo Gregorio) to rock groups (with Janet Bean & the Concertina Wire). Having previously collaborated with reedists (Fred Anderson,…
Brad Goode – Hypnotic Suggestion
Brad Goode – Hypnotic Suggestion Delmark DE 567 Compact Disc (2006) Jazz trumpeter Brad Goode relocated to Denver two years ago but he maintains his Chicago connection by performing here at least once or twice annually. Brad resided in Chicago and had a weekly gig twelve years running when he cut his first Delmark, Shock…
Keefe Jackson’s Fast Citizens – Ready Everyday
Keefe Jackson’s Fast Citizens – Ready Everyday Delmark DE 571 Compact Disc (2006) Keefe Jackson’s Fast Citizens explore the boundaries between composition and improvisation. Jackson, saxophonist and principal composer, formed the Chicago group in 2003. “…Jackson’s marbled tone expresses a lovely lyricism no matter how brusque or serrated his lines get.” -Chicago Reader. In 2004,…
