New jazz CD's of interest

It's been quite some time since I contributed a post on jazz recordings (and I owe Ben Campbell an abject apology for my tardiness in providing an article), but I thought our jazz buffs might enjoy reading an article in today's "Seattle Times" newspaper. The article, a review of four recent jazz CD releases, is written by Paul DeBarros, a local jazz critic who is a contributing editor to "Downbeat" magazine.

I have found Paul's reviews to be well-informed, and he has an exceptional knowledge not only of the established jazz artists, but also familiarity with the younger jazz musicians on the scene. In short, when Paul writes reviews, I pay attention to what he has to say.

Here's the link to today's column by DeBarros:

http://archives.seattletimes.nwsource.com/cgi-bin/texis.cgi/web/vortex/display?slug=cdjazz15&date=20050515&query=Music+Reviews

Good listening!

Scott C-