Author Archive | Skip Spratt
Ken Fowser – Posi-tone Press Release
Everything Happens For A Reason – Andrew Neu
Smooth Jazz saxophonist Andrew Neu has just released his fourth cd as a leader on CGN Records. The newest recording Everything Happens For A Reason features Neu on saxophones and woodwinds as well as Jeff Lorber, Brian Bromberg, Rick Braun and a host of other jazz talents. Andrew Neu, a native and resident of Philadelphia […]
Theo Wanne – Mantra Tenor Saxophone
Let me first say that I had intentionally not read any other reviews on the Theo Wanne Mantra tenor saxophone prior to testing it myself. The following paragraphs contain my initial impression of viewing and playing the Mantra for the first time over about one hour. Certainly I have heard some of the hype and […]
Chad Lefkowitz – Brown – MiniView
SaxShed.com Artist “MiniView” Chad Lefkowitz – Brown is the second subject in a new series of SaxShed.com “MiniViews”. The MiniViews are shorter, informal interviews intended to be digested quickly in this busy world we all live. Not long ago, while clicking around on Facebook I discovered a charming video recording by Chad Lefkowitz – Brown. Although […]
Joel Frahm – MiniView
SaxShed.com Artist “MiniView” Featuring Joel Frahm by Skip Spratt Saxophonist Joel Frahm is no newcomer to the New York jazz scene. He has been active in the Northeast and beyond for over two decades where he has formed associations and performed with jazz greats Kenny Barron, Rufus Reid, Victor Lewis, Larry Goldings, Betty Carter, Dewey Redman, […]
Forestone Reeds
Forestone Reeds is a relatively new reed company based in Japan producing high quality synthetic reeds. According to their website this “new” synthetic reed is actually 30 years in the making. Like many others, I have tried other synthetic reeds over the years. The appeal of the synthetic reed has been their longevity and consistency. […]
Ari Erev – Featuring Joel Frahm
Pianist and Composer Ari Erev has recently released his self produced CD "A Handful of Changes." The recording features Erev on piano, Gilad Dobrecky on percussion, Arie Volinez and Tal Ronen on bass, Eitan Itzcovich on drums and Ofer Shapiro on alto saxophone and clarinet. Most notably Joel Frahm appears on both tenor and soprano saxophone. What […]
Amanda Ruzza – This Is What Happened
Bassist and composer Amanda Ruzza has recently released her newest CD “This Is What Happened.” The hard driving, funk ridden collection of 7 songs features Ruzza on her electric bass and an equally talented cast of New York’s finest. Ruzza is joined by Mauicio Zottarelli on drums, Alex Nolan on guitar, Mamiko Watanabe on Rhodes, […]
Posi-Tone Recordings
Posi-Tone Records continues to feature new, young and talented jazz saxophonists. Most recently two such talents have released their newest efforts on CD. Tom Tallitsch’s “Heads or Tales” and Brandon Wright’s “Journey Man” represent just two of the fine recordings available from Posi-Tone. Tom Tallitsch’s “Heads or Tales” Press Release reads: “Tom Tallitsch unleashes […]