RIFFIN' RETURNS

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THRIVING ON A ‘RIFF’ YOU NEVER THRIVED ON BEFORE




MONDAY: Revisting, “Coltrane”, the first studio recordings, of what became the classic John Coltrane Quartet. Ravi Coltrane, his son, replaces the late Michael Brecker, on a new recording by the saxophone Summit-“Sepharic Light”, dedicated in part to John Coltranes’s music.


TUESDAY: Clifford Brown and Max Roach’s music, albeit for a short period—Clifford Brown was killed tragically, in the prime of the group’s short years. Their music, remains as some of the best small group music, ever.

WEDNESDAY: Three of today’s top electric bassists, Stanley Clarke, Marcus Miller, and Victor Wooten, come together for a record called THUNDER.

THURSDAY: Brazilian guitarist, and one time musical director of Sergio Mendez’s, Brazil 66, Oscar Castro-Neves, showcases his superb musicianship.

FRIDAY: “Holla Mulla Walla”, howls Professor Longhair of New Orleans, whose honky tonk piano, was part of the gumbo, of the city’s music. The Upsetters and Friends, including Lee Scratch Perry, and the Barrett brothers—Carlton and Family Man. All
stirred with a Twist of Marley.