Archive for the 'Drummer' Category

08
Aug

Bernhard Lackner-In Between

Just enjoying this release from Bassist Bernhard Lackner.

Bernhard is an Austrian based in Nashville and the album was produced by that other great bass player Adam Nitti.

Adam Nitti’s recent CD Liminal is reviewed elswhere on this site.

Very melodic music 8 tracks in all with guests Adam Holzman on keys, Derico Watson Drums, and Steve Cunningham plays some really nice lap steel throughout.

Love his thick sound and great and great compositions. Also love the great keyboard solo from Adam Holzman on Being Away track 6.

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Check this album out its a nice listen!

30
Apr

Alex Machacek-24 Tales

The latest release from  Guitarist Alex Machacek does not dissapoint.

As always Alex has managed to create something quite different.
Teaming up with drummer Marco Minneman, alex has composed his music in 24 parts over a 51 minute drum solo from Marco!
This is quite extraodinary music which does challenge the senses, but is well worth the listening.
Alex plays guitar and everything else! Whilst Sumitra provides vocals on 1 track, and Martin Ptak plays trombone on three tracks.
This project has been 2 years in the making.

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Get your copy here

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Coming soon the new one from Lenny White.

23
Apr

Mahavishnu Orchestra 1972-Syracuse Library

If you are a Mahavishnu fan like me, you will love this !

From 1972, live at Syracuse University.

This was “The” band of the day, probably one of the greatest Jaz Rock Fusion  bands ever.

Go to this link here.

I am sure you will enjoy the book written by Walter Koloski- Power, Passion, Beauty-The Legendary Mahavishnu Orchestra.
You can find it here.

Enjoy !

08
Dec

New release Robby Ameen-Days In The Life.

Here’s a great new CD  for you to check out.

Drummer Robby Ameen (Ruben Blades, Dave Valontin) has produced a gem.

Recorded in NYC  this Pearl drums player can be fiery. Jazz, Rock and Latin are all at home here!

Featured on the disc is Wayne Krantz (5 tracks), Lincoln Goines ( Mike Stern,)-Acoustic and Electric Basses, Richie Flores-Congas , Conrad Herwig-Trombone Brian Lynch -Trumpet and John Beasley-Keys.

This CD ROCKS ! Check it out here.

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Available here

24
Oct

Wayne Krantz to play in Melbourne

Wayne Krantz will be performing in Melbourne on Wednesday 29th and Thursday 30th at Bennetts Lane Jazz Club.

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Do not miss this opportunity to see this very individual guitarist with an equally engaging band.

On drums Keith Carlock and on Bass Tal Wilkenfeld.

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Wayne Krantz performances I am told are unforgettable, so be prepared for a night of great improvised music.

Go to Bennetts Lane here.

Also don’t forget to tune in to Bitches Brew Radio on PBSFM 106.7 on Tuesday  October 28th for a special feature on the music of Wayne Krantz.

Other News :

Podcasts and Bitches brew specials:

We are currently preparing an interview special with drummer Frank Briggs. Frank has just produced a superb new CD called China Ranch.

This will be the subject of a special on Bitches Brew radio in coming weeks, as well as a Podcast on this site.

You can also hear Frank featured on the latest release by OHM-Circus Of Sound.

Gary Norman Guitarist.

Last week Gary was my special guest on Bitches Brew.

You can hear a repeat of this soon on www.pulsarsound.com at a date to be announced.

Garys new CD Chromatic Jazz is a must have. Go here to find it.

19
Sep

Vito Rezza and 5 After 4-Drums Of Avila re-issued

Originally released in 2004, this hidden gem is now available again.

The album features the late Michael Brecker, Richard Bona, Joey Defrancesco and Toots Thielemans among others.

Read the review here .

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Check out Vito here

Listen to Bitches Brew Radio on PBSFM Tuesday September 23rd, and hear music from this album.

09
Aug

Upcoming gigs in Melbourne Australia

Thursday August 14th Logic and EQ- At Spensers Live - a great night with 2 excellent Melbourne Fusion bands

Tuesday August 19th-at the National Theatre St Kilda  MGT Muthspiel, Grigoryan, Towner- Do not miss this show. I was at the recording of their latest CD and it is magical stuff. New CD out now on Which Way Muisc  Distributed by Fuse Music-

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Sunday August 24th- FGHR- Farrugia, Grigoryan and Howard- Another show not to be missed. Darryn Farrugia is back from London to record the groups new CD.

Thursday August 28th- Spensers Live- Phil Turcio CD launch. Phil Turcio launches his new CD-Signals at Spensers.

Listen to Bitches Brew Radio PBSFM 106.7 Tuesday August 26th, Phil will be our guest presenter.

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Stay Tuned !

30
Mar

Bitches Brew Radio-

Coming up on Bitches Brew next week the new CD from Victor Wooten now on Heads Up Records.

Check out a review on it here.

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Other news- Victor is touring the US and will be joined by Keyboardist Steve Weingart.

Steve is also touring Japan with Simon Phillips soon.

Caught up with David Witham (Keyboards, Piano) 2 days ago and we had a chat about his new CD Spinning The Circle, out now on Cryptogramophone. This will be a Bitches Brew special in the coming weeks, as well as a Podcast on this site.

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Don’t forget to check out Davids work on community access TV in Long Beach California here

Saw both Lee Ritenour and Stanley Clarke -George Duke here in Melbourne last week.

The shows were amazing to say the least.

Look out for drummer Ronald Bruner jnr, I am sure we will be hearing alot from him in the future, he was outstanding.

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22
Mar

Podcast 006 - Vinnie Colaiuta - Interview - Part 2

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Frank Zappa, Herbie Hancock and Sting drummer, Vinnie Colaiuta discusses his career, inspirations and musical thoughts to me in this second and final part of an interview conducted late in 2007.

This Podcast includes musical samples from a few of the classic tracks he has played on.. including his own self-titled solo release.

Part 1 is available here.

 
 Lend Davis Presents - Vinnie Colaiuta Part 2 [33:37m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

09
Mar

Podcast 005 - Vinnie Colaiuta - Interview - Part 1

Vinnie Promo Shot
Frank Zappa, Herbie Hancock and Sting drummer, Vinnie Colaiuta discusses his career, inspirations and musical thoughts to me in this first of a two part interview conducted late in 2007.

This Podcast includes musical samples from a few of the classic tracks he has played on.. including his own self-titled solo release.

Part 2 will be available shortly.

 
 Len Davis Presents - Vinnie Colaiuta Interview Part 1 [38:53m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download