|
|
|
|
buy now
|
|
|
|
"The arrangements of Chick Corea's 'Crystal Silence' and Kenny Barron's 'The Black Angel' only reveal how much of a brilliant artist Billy Childs is, and how he’s on his way to becoming an essential figure on the jazz scene in the USA. With the finesse of his playing, the excellence of the arrangements, and his ability to energize each of the artists in the group, it’s hard to overlook an album like this. Ambrose Akinmusire and Billy Childs are in perfect sync, speaking the same language, and the bass/drum section
|
is truly royal, so we let ourselves be intoxicated to the point that the editorial staff of Paris-move and Bayou Blue Radio have classified this album as 'essential.'"
– Paris MOVE
"Seriously – does jazz get any better? Featuring covers of 'The Black Angel' by Kenny Barron and 'Crystal Silence' by Chick Corea – the latter has a sumptuous Ambrose Akinmusire solo – plus US pianist Billy Childs' own tunes steeped in nostalgia…"
– Marlbank
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
buy now
|
|
|
"The fecundity of Childs' inventiveness – seeing colors and vignettes where others might just hear notes, progressions and musical themes – hasn't been impacted by the pandemic…but the same creative spirit that's propelled him from the bands of bop giants as a twentysomething sideplayer to a composer renowned throughout concert halls and across jazz festival stages remains unhampered."
– Downbeat
|
"A strong contender surely for album of the year whether for the engrossing, Weather Report-like atmosphere of 'Leimert Park' or the warp speed fastness of Billy Childs' piano on 'Dori'…An album, on which Childs switches from Fender Rhodes to piano, that's not about fireworks more subtle rapport shaped around saxist Steve Wilson, Hans Glawischnig on electric bass, Eric Harland on drums and Munyungo Jackson on congas with very effective guest vocal contributions from Alicia Olatuja, Aubrey Johnson and Sara Gazarek and the flautist Elena Pinderhughes. Something special is going on here."
– Marlbank
|
|
|
|
|
|
The Windmills Of Your Mind
|
|
buy now
|
|
|
“[Billy Childs is] showing his full hand here—chops, nuance, composing, arranging, and all—and it’s a musical royal flush if ever there was one.”
– All About Jazz
|
“On Rebirth, Childs and a stellar ensemble elevate the classic jazz quartet to new strata of intelligence and musicality.”
– Orlando Jazz Spotlight
|
|
|
|
|
Upstairs by a Chinese Lamp
|
|
|
buy now
|
|
|
|
“This polished product, the work of jazz pianist Billy Childs, spotlights many of Nyro’s best songs via Childs’ creative orchestrations and the marvelous guest performers…highly recommended.”
– Rolling Stone
|
“A loving and powerful tribute.”
– Wall Street Journal
|
|
|
|
|
A Man Chasing the Horizon
|
|
|
|
“Words fail in an effort to describe the complexities and the subtleties of Childs’ musical imagination, which is far-reaching…Childs’ works do not simply place genres side by side. Instead, they find a common creative ground reminiscent of Rumi’s ‘community of the spirit’.”
– Don Heckman, International Review of Music
|
|
|
|
|
The Old Man Tells His Story
|
Hope, in the Face of Despair
|
|
|
“Clearly influenced by truth and utter beauty without being overwrought, not to mention holding an innate sense of wonder and self-assurance, Billy Childs has created an organ of exquisite allure. Assuredly it will stand the test as the timeless, proud music that positions itself above all other similar hybrids. This is a must have for your collection.”
– Michael G. Nastos, Allmusic.com
|
|
|
