A lot of commitment
is required for a band to develop musical ESP, and it was in this spirit that
saxophonist Jeremy Udden and trumpeter John McNeil began to meet regularly in
2011 to work on their concepts of composition and improvisation. Over time,
they added a rhythm section of bassist Aryeh Kobrinsky and drummer Anthony
Pinciotti and Hush Point was born. The
Brooklyn quartet’s acclaimed 2013 self-titled debut was named by the New Yorker
as “among the most substantial jazz albums of the year” and the New York times
described it as “…surprising music, much of it a kind of x-rayed blues.” Their
brand new disc is “Blues and Reds."
Legendary
organist Dr. Lonnie Smith says, “Jonathan
Kreisberg is a creative guitarist who has been an integral member of my
trio for many years. He is a passionate musician with great vision, and he is
constantly in fiery pursuit of innovation.” Vibraphonist Joe Locke says Kreisberg “…is a
great musician whose playing and writing always tell a story. His formidable
technique and intellect never get in the way, but only serve the agenda of the
heart.” “Wave Upon Wave” is Kreisberg’s new CD, his tenth as a leader.
Also this
week, drummer Jeff Hamilton steps
away from the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra and leads his trio on “Great
American Songs Through the Years”; Brian
Charette, who has established himself as one of the most adventuresome yet
respectful organists operating today, proves himself a “Good Tipper”; and
singer Kenny Washington, recently dubbed
“the Superman of the Bay Area jazz scene” by the San Francisco Chronicle, joins
with saxophonist Michael O’Neill for
“New Beginnings.”
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