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Funk and jazz drummer Bill Stewart brings an unusual format to this effort. The use of piano and Hammond organ completes his trio, with Stewart offering a series of challenging compositions.

Funk and jazz drummer Bill Stewart brings an unusual format to this effort. The use of piano and Hammond organ completes his trio, with Stewart offering a series of challenging compositions.

Jazz piano trios too frequently are the cliche-ridden groups that haunt hotel bars.

ArtistShare Q2 2008 Includes music by Danilo Perez, Jim Hall & Bill Frisell, Jon Gordon, the Grammy-winning Patrick Williams, Kevin Hays, Kate Schutt, Edward Simon & Leonardo Granados, and Joel Miller ... via All About Jazz

“Joe Said So and mournful ballad 'Visit contrast greatly with 'Suite-Notes on Freedom.”

Jon Gordon is easily one of the top alto saxophonists of his generation. He is well-versed in bop, though his eleventh CD as a leader covers a lot of new ground, compiling music from several different sessions ... via All About Jazz

“Wayne Escoffery is a powerful, passionate player.”

The Carolyn Leonhart & Wayne Escoffery Group @ Smoke NYC - Feb 14-16 2008 The Carolyn Leonhart & Wayne Escoffery Group will be performing at SMOKE Jazz Club in NYC for a Valentines Weekend celebration on ... via All About Jazz

“Gordon has embraced the history of his instrument, carrying with it the ability to extend music as a universal language.”

Within Worlds , a recording of all original music, recorded by different groups of Jon Gordon's in recent years featuring; Ben Monder-guitar, Billy Drummond-drums, Kevin Hays-piano, Joe Martin-bass, Bill ... via All About Jazz

“Straight No Chaser"; to give himself a chance to sing, he went with Joe Jackson's mid-'80s hit "Steppin' Out"; and for a pensive ballad, he opted for "The Theme from 'Chinatown.”

Trumpeter Nicholas Payton performed an array of jazz and funk hits in his performance Saturday. via Variety