Step Tempest

Creative music should challenge us, make us think and move us forward. Music can make one's life better and fuller, one of life's greatest pleasures.

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Showing posts with label Dana Hall. Show all posts

Friday, January 26, 2024

Confluence of the Basses

Here we have three relatively new releases from three fine bassists and songwriters. This is powerful music that jumps out of the speakers ...

Sunday, September 24, 2023

Chicago: Large Ensemble Dreams

Over the past two decades, bassist and composer Clark Sommers seems to have become ubiquitous. He's worked or still works with Kurt E...

Friday, September 16, 2022

The Recuperation Playlist (Part Two)

Like many top-notch bass players, Chicago-based Clark Sommers is often first-call. He has done numerous tours with vocalist Kurt Elling,...

Tuesday, August 2, 2022

Charles Mingus at 100: Just as Contemporary, Just as Meaningful

Plenty of attention being paid to bassist, composer, activist, author, and bandleader Charles Mingus (1922-1979) in this year, the 100th an...

Friday, October 2, 2020

Trios Time Again

Pianist and composer Matthew Shipp turns 60 years old in early December and remains one of the busiest, most creative musicians on the Bl...

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