Archive for June 2008

CHRIS FLORY: FOR YOU CD Review by Norman Vickers Manhattan-based guitarist Chris Flory, now in his mid 50s, is presented on this his debut album for Arbors Records. He selects jazz standards for this album with the exception of his own composition on the lead cut, J H Blues, a (more…)

Allen Vache’: WITH BENNY IN MIND CD Review by Norman Vickers Clarinetist Allen Vache’ ( pronounce va-SHAY) has recorded with a small group of excellent musicians including guitarist Vincent Corrao, vibraphonist Christian Tamburr, pianist John Sheridan, bassist Phil Flanigan and drummer Ed Metz, Jr.  There are swinging arrangements associated with (more…)

Ray Kennedy: THE RAY KENNEDY TRIO PLAYS THE MUSIC OF ARTHUR SCHWARTZ CD Review by Norman Vickers Pianist Ray Kennedy performs the music of Arthur Schwartz with his trio which includes his brother Tom on bass and Miles Vandiver on drums.  Guitarist Joe Cohn is guest artist on this recording.  (more…)