Tag contemporary jazz

Review: By Light from Nelson Rangell

My initial impression after listening to By Light, the latest recording by multi-instrumentalist Nelson Rangell is one word: STRONG! Multiple listens since have only confirmed that. His sound on alto sax and flute is as strong as it always has…

Bob James smiles with a relaxed shrug, both hands raised and palms up, while wearing distinctive red glasses, a burgundy velvet jacket, and a black shirt against a dark studio background.

Bob James in 2019

While looking back 25 years at his Restless recording, it’s a great time to see what the legendary Bob James is doing this year. A look at his website shows him touring in support of last year’s Expresso recording. Expresso…

cover to the Bob James recording Restless

Restless by Bob James turns 25

Here’s a review I wrote of the Restless release by contemporary jazz legend Bob James in spring 1994. The album was released Feb. 8 of that year. The review holds up, but after 25 years the track I listen to…