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Grant Stewart: Rise and Shine

Read "Grant Stewart: Rise and Shine" reviewed by C. Andrew Hovan


Over the past twenty-five years, the jazz world has seen its share of stylistic ups and downs. Often changing with chameleon-like character, the music's popularity has come and gone based on the trends of the time and the success of musicians capable of connecting with broader audiences beyond the established cognoscenti. In looking back at the year 1992, when Grant Stewart's debut release Downtown Sounds hit the streets, the range of material being offered by his peers spanned from Uri ...

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Introducing Phil Stewart: Melodious Drum

Read "Melodious Drum" reviewed by Jack Bowers


Cellar Live Records continues its run of admirable mainstream albums with Melodious Drum, Canadian-born and New York City-based Phil Stewart's debut as leader of his own groups, which range from trio to sextet. It's an interesting title, as Stewart's drums may be congenial but aren't melodious in the manner of, say, Jeff Hamilton, Ed Thigpen, Shelly Manne, Chico Hamilton or even Louie Bellson. He simply keeps very good time without excessive frills or flamboyance, while his solos are forceful yet ...

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Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson

Rise and Shine

Cellar Records
2020

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Melodious Drum

Cellar Live
2018

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