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Last Call July CD Reviews

One of the most eclectic guitarists in jazz is back with his associates for another enjoyable journey into music. Big Sur is the new recording from Guitarist Bill Frisell and his band.  Composed by the guitarist at Glen Deven Ranch in Big Sur, California, the new effort presents a kaleidoscope of musical colors listeners have grown accustomed to expect from the veteran guitarist. Frisell is joined by Eyvind Kang, viola; Hank Roberts, cello; Jenny Scheinman; violin and Rudy Royston, drums. Nineteen all original songs greet the listener and they tell a story rich in depth and emotion.Bill Frisell is well known for his signature guitar style. His progressive folk approach embraces the use of electronic effects to explore the frontiers of jazz. A prolific recording artist, his recordings have been featured on Last Call for many years. For more information you may visit http://www.billfrisell.com/

Drummer/Percussionist Trilok Gurtu presents a CD of adventuresome originals and covers on Spellbound. Influenced by the music of trumpeter Don Cherry, this listener was pleasantly surprised to hear a cover of a Miles Davis 1970's song "Black Satin" included on the recording. Trumpeter Ibrahim Maalouf adds immensely to the session, impressively so on "Jack Johnson/Black Satin" and "Universal Mother". For fans of Weather Report, this new recording might satisfy a taste for intelligently performed world music in a jazz context. It is a mesmerizing experience. 

Chris Cooke has been a voice on public radio in Omaha since 1989. Working at KVNO-FM during college, Cooke hosted a weekend progressive jazz show on the station in addition to working as an on-air announcer. In November 1992, Cooke signed on at KIOS-FM and has been there ever since. He has hosted the Tuesday and Thursday editions of Jazz in the Afternoon since 1996 and has hosted Last Call since that year. A long time fan of jazz music, Cooke enjoys talking with the musicians who make jazz music and presenting those conversations with listeners. When not hosting or listening to jazz, on record or in person, Cooke maintains a busy schedule as a self-employed web design consultant.
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