Contemporary Fusion Reviews

14/03/2024

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17/02/2024

spirited jazz standards ROB DIXON/STEVE ALLEE QUINTET – STANDARDS DELUXE: I grew up close to where this album of spirited jazz standards was performed, and I can tell you now that we never heard jazz like this in the ’60’s… the album doesn’t officially release until 1 February, 2024, so th...

22/11/2023

Pure jazz magic!

high energy jazz magic Dave Stryker Trio With Bob Mintzer – GROOVE STREET: We’ve been fortunate enough to review MANY of guitarist Dave’s albums over the years; it’s always a pleasure, but on this new release (coming on January 5th, 2024), the playing is the epitome of high energy jazz magic...

22/11/2023

High spirits, high talent!

spirited jazz standards ROB DIXON/STEVE ALLEE QUINTET – STANDARDS DELUXE: I grew up close to where this album of spirited jazz standards was performed, and I can tell you now that we never heard jazz like this in the ’60’s… the album doesn’t officially release until 1 February, 2024, so th...

22/11/2023

Absolute jazz joy!

joyous jubilant jazz Nick Maclean Quartet ft. Brownman Ali – CONVERGENCE: If you’re as much of a lover of joyous jubilant jazz as we are, you’ll find this new album irresistible… first, watch the band performing the upbeat and refreshing “Road Warrior“… You’ll find many more performa...

22/11/2023

Simply stunning!

nurturing rising jazz stars Ulysses Owens Jr. and Generation Y – A NEW BEAT: Sakes alive, it feels like “old home week” here… we were fortunate enough to have reviewed Ulysses “Unanimous” album way back in the early days, and he’s nurturing rising jazz stars on this upcoming (19 Januar...

17/06/2023

Strong hopeful jazz excellence Clemens Grassmann - GRASS MACHINE: It's been a while since I reviewed "Midnight Apple" from drummer and composer Clemens, which

17/06/2023

Jazz is a long-time tradition here at Contemporary Fusion Reviews... on this playlist, you'll find some of our absolute favorite LIVE jazz performances... many

21/05/2023

CONTEMPORARY FUSION REVIEWS is BACK, volkz!

I'd forgotten how quickly an enthusiastically-played samba can erase the week's stresses, until I listened to Guillermo Marigliano's "LA Samba (Los Angeles Samb