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Connie Crothers
Connie Crothers and Bill Payne | Conversations
“Rather than a high-energy blowout, these collaborations leave space, are generally thoughtful and feature close communication between the two musicians, whether they are echoing each others thoughts or offering a pair of contrasting voices.” — Scott Yanow, L.A. Jazz Scene
Connie Crothers Quartet | Music Is A Place
They may have started as members of the Lennie Tristano school of jazz, but the members of this highly evolved and polished quartet, as much a collective as the band of pianist Crothers, has ventured far beyond the tenets of Tristano.
Connie Crothers Quintet | Live Outpost Performance Space Albuquerque, New Mexico
“From piece to piece the music moves smoothly from accurate melodies to intense interaction then soft and mysterious textures that allow poet Mark Weber’s poetry to come through.” — Francis Lo Kee , All About Jazz / New York
Jessica Jones Quartet | Nod
“The Joneses planned Nod as a tribute to the jazz guys (and gals) in the lineage. The result is an approachable, intriguing album, full of surprise and positive energy.” — Thomas Conrad, JazzTimes
ALBUzerxQUE Volume 17 | Zerx 057
J A Deane , Lisa Gill, Chris Shultis, Mark Weber, Bing, Todd Moore & M Weber, Weber & Vlatkovich, Bayou Seco, Gerald Locklin, Connie Crothers, Richard Tabnik, CK Barlow, Field Recordings, Gene Frumkin.
Connie Crothers and Bud Tristano | Primal Elegance
“This duet is a highly stimulating experience where two opposing forces meet on a battlefield and resolve the conflict with their unifying communicative skills. Although heavy in heart, this match is an uplifting example of creative improvised art.” Frank Rubolino, One Final Note
Linda Satin | The Way I Am
It is possible for music to be both beautiful and challenging as evidenced by the vocalizing of Satin, who performs in a series of duets with pianist Crothers or guitarist Fite. – Frank Rubolino, Cadence February 2000.
A New Artists Sampler | Notes from New York
“NOTES FROM NEW YORK” is a sampler of the New Artists’ catalog, not so much a “greatest hits” collection, as an overview that features virtually all the talented musicians that have recorded for the label.
Bob Casanova with Connie Crothers | Just for the Joy of It
“Casanova and Crothers have created a moving album that weds an atypical vocal style with creative piano improvisations. It was a treat to hear. They achieve a whole new level of originality.” — Frank Rubolino, Cadence
Connie Crothers – Lenny Popkin Quartet | Session
“The quartet taps different energy levels and creates distinctive textures, so expect a performance that will fully involve your musical sensibilities.” — Lois Moody, Jazz News
Connie Crothers | Music from Everyday Life
While one would expect her own compositions to be freeform vehicles, I was surprised and impressed by the way Crothers approached the standards. — Frank Rubolino
Connie Crothers and Roger Mancuso | Deep Into The Center
“…abstract harmonically and rhythmically swirling improvisations, expertly played…” — Michael Rosenstein, Cadence
Connie Crothers – Lenny Popkin Quartet | Jazz Spring
“This is linear improvisation at its best.” — Frank van Herk, Jazz Nu
“The music has purity and fascination that repays endless study.” — Derek Ansell, Jazz Journal
Connie Crothers – Lenny Popkin | In Motion
“A group with a well developed sense of how to take past influences and innovations toward new horizons.” — Lois Moody, The Ottawa Citizen
Connie Crothers – Lenny Popkin Quartet | New York Night
Bop in a light, relaxed groove, performed at a live date at the Blue Note in New York City. The program consists largely of easily swinging bop tunes, including some originals by Popkin and Crothers.
Connie Crothers – Lenny Popkin Quartet | Love Energy
It only remains to say, if you can find it, get it — and do your ears a real favour. — Jack Cooke, Wire Magazine, August 1989, chosen as #1 record of the year.
Connie Crothers – Richard Tabnik | Duo Dimension
“Tabnik and Crothers obviously share close ties in this music which is both individualistic and a direct descendant of the late pianist/teacher Lennie tristano. Substantial and refreshing.” — Lois Moody
Max Roach and Connie Crothers | Swish
“Moving into territory hinted at by Tristano 35 years before, Roach and Crothers engage in abstract, improvised dialogues as much about texture and gesture as specific harmonic and rhythmic schemes.” — David Dupont, Cadence
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