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Below, you'll find a compilation of all album reviews done by local KIOS jazz and blues staff.

Last Call Review: Tom Wetmore / Desired Effect / Crosstown Records

Electric pianist Tom Wetmore makes his debut with an impressive electric jazz recording which does not disappoint. Wetmore's energetic band includes the very talented Jaleel Shaw whose saxophone provides a stimulating conversational partner to Wetmore's electric piano. An all-original program of nine numbers ensures a satisfying listen for the jazz enthusiast. Tom Wetmore is a pianist, composer, and bandleader working in the New York City area. Since 2005, Wetmore has lead a variety of jazz groups, including a  genre-defying sextet, the Tom Wetmore Electric Experiment.  Wetmore's music at times recalls the innovative late 60's early 70's music of Miles Davis and Herbie Hancock. Davis and Hancock are acknowledged by Wetmore as influences on his artistic vision. Tom Wetmore has performed or recorded with such leading musicians as Jaleel Shaw, TK Blue, Clark Terry, Slide Hampton, Bernard "Pretty" Purdie, and many others. Wetmore holds a bachelor’s degree from Cornell University and a Master’s in Jazz Studies from William Paterson University. For more information you may visit http://www.tomwetmore.com/

 

 

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.