Articles by Glen Hall

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  The Push-Pull Quartet

  At the Stroke of Twelve

  PUBLISHED Feb 22, 2009

  Son of scientists, brother of Mission of Burma's Roger Miller, Push-Pull's leader (saxophonist/composer Ben Miller) sure has some interesti...

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  David Sanborn

  Live at Montreux 1984

  PUBLISHED Feb 20, 2009

  With alto saxist David Sanborn, you pretty much know what to expect: bluesy licks played with a searing tone that endears him to many fans....

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  Deus Ex Machina

  Imparis

  PUBLISHED Feb 17, 2009

  Rooted in the jazz-rock fusion of the '70s, particularly the Mahavishnu Orchestra, Italy's Deus Ex Machina deliver powerhouse tunes that ar...

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  Anthony Braxton / Kyle Brenders

  Toronto Duets 2007

  PUBLISHED Feb 9, 2009

  It's common for young musicians to do projects of music by their heroes just to pick up the vibe and, maybe, some reflected validation. But...

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  Jef Neve Trio

  Soul in a Picture

  PUBLISHED Feb 9, 2009

  The trio's opener, "Remorse," could have been delivered by a choir, its melodies and counterpoint are so sing-able and soulful. But keyboar...

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  Sheila Jordan

  Winter Sunshine

  PUBLISHED Feb 9, 2009

  Some recordings capture more than just a musical performance. Sometimes they catch the "vibe," the feeling in the room when the music was h...

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  Richard Pinhas / Merzbow

  Keio Line

  PUBLISHED Feb 9, 2009

  Recorded in a Tokyo studio at the end of the Keio metro line, this two-CD set spans a wide range of sounds, from sibilant waves of filtered...

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  Quinsin Nachoff / Bruno Tocanne Project

  5 New Dreams

  PUBLISHED Feb 9, 2009

  Man, these guys can write interesting music. Each of the ten pieces has a unique geography to walk around in. And these five musicians do e...