Revered by
The Washington Post as “successfully translating the musical pulse of his era
into jazz,” acclaimed bassist Ben
Williams delivers his sophomore release, “Coming of Age.” Continuing to
implore the common elements of jazz, hip-hop, rock and soul, the young
bandleader embarks on a bolder journey on this CD with more music by his own
hand and a reflection of his new outlook as a seasoned musician. Williams has secured a masterful selection of
special guests on the project including renowned trumpeter Christian Scott and
vibraphonist Stefon Harris
Guitarist Andrew DiRuzza holds an undergraduate
degree in jazz performance from the University of Massachusetts as well as a
Masters in jazz performance and composition from the University of Iowa. A featured
performer at the Iowa City Jazz Festival the last two years, DiRuzza currently
teaches at Augustana College in Rock Island. His newest CD, “Shapes and
Analogies,” is a combination of both traditional and contemporary jazz styles
and forms. His quintet features other familiar players from the Eastern Iowa
jazz scene including bassist Blake Shaw, keyboardist Michael Jarvey,
saxophonist Robert Espe and drummer Marcelo Cardoso.
Also this
week, trombonist Chris Washburne and the
SYOTOS Band showcase Latin jazz instrumental versions of 1960s and ‘70s
classic rock songs by Led Zeppelin, the Doors, Jimi Hendrix, Bob Marley and
others on “Low Ridin’”; keyboardist and vocalist Ben Sidran unveils his 31st recording as a leader, “Blue
Camus”; and guitarist Matt Panayides
features a program of his original compositions on his second disc as leader, “Conduits.”
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