Publication: San Jose Mercury News [1]
Author: Richard Scheinin
Date: July 2, 2012
With the collapse of the record industry comes the rise of itty bitty independent labels and musician-issued CDs. In the world of jazz, where so many great musicians scuffle for a flake of recognition, there are a zillion new recordings; my mailbox runneth over. Here are some of my jazz favorites so far from 2012. Happy summer listening.
Branford Marsalis: “Four MFs Playin’ Tunes” (Marsalis Music). Look out! The saxophonist’s long-standing quartet is newly juiced by Justin Faulkner, its young 46-limbed drummer.
Check out Richard’s other picks here [1].
Links:
[1] http://www.mercurynews.com/entertainment/ci_20991366/best-20-jazz-albums-so-far-2012
[2] https://marsalismusic.com/branford-marsalis
[3] https://marsalismusic.com/releases/4mfs
[4] https://marsalismusic.com/category/tags/best-2012
[5] https://marsalismusic.com/category/tags/four-mfs-playin-tunes
[6] https://marsalismusic.com/category/tags/justin-faulkner