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| Digital releases from Landslide Records  Landslide Records is proud to announce exclusive digital only releases from its early LP catalogue: Song For The Night (LDCD-1002) by jazz pianist Dan Wall, and Route Two (LDCD-1003), a trio production led by the late percussionist David Earle Johnson featuring notable guitarist John Abercrombie and Wall on organ. Originally both albums came out on vinyl in 1981 and have been out of print since 1989. Song For The Nightrepresents Wall's initial appearance on record and includes stellar sidemen Steve Grossman, soprano sax, Mike Richmond, bass, and Jimmy Madison, drums. Given influences from Thelonious Monk and McCoy Tyner, Wall boasts considerable prowess on keyboards in a lively set of original tunes. Since the album's initial release, Wall has cultivated a strong reputation via his work with such artists as Abercrombie, drummer Bernard Purdie, bassist Eddie Gomez, and saxophonist Eddie Harris. His songs have been recorded by, among others, Gomez and Chick Corea. Wall has been a featured artist for countless stories in numerous publications including DOWNBEAT, JAZZ TIMES, and KEYBOARD PLAYER. Currently he maintains an international touring schedule and acts as Associate Professor of Jazz Piano at the Oberlin Conservatory of Music.Route Twopresents an exciting fusion of Latin rhythms, fluid guitar work, and propulsive Hammond B-3 organ. Johnson was well known for his percussion work with keyboardist Jan Hammer, and he appeared on many recordings by, among others, Billy Cobham, Oregon, and Lenny White. Abercrombie, who contributed three of his compositions, is highly regarded for his superb solo outings on numerous ECM records, though Route Two finds his exploratory style perfectly meshed within an entirely different setting. Other sidemen featured on Route Two include Jeremy Steig, flute, Gary Campbell, tenor saxophone, Joe Chambers, drums, and Col. Bruce Hampton (aka Hampton B. Coles) who provides inimitable intros over the closing track. write your comments about the article :: © 2011 Jazz News :: home page |