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CD REVIEW: DownBeat Magazine - James Hale Matthew Kaminski prefers a dark, throaty tone from his B3, and Taking My Time is full of richly phrased vamps and hard-swinging accompaniment from three different drummers. Kaminski moves ealisy from the deep funk of Richard 'Groove' Holmes' Sweatin' to a Latin-tinged version of Brian Wilson's Caroline, No, but his strenth lies in generating momentum on tunes like Lou Donaldson's Hot Dog and his own Flip the Lid. While the support he gets from his three trios and saxophonist E.J. Hughes is solid, his bandmates remain relatively anonymous. CD REVIEW: All About Jazz - C. Michael Bailey Matthew Kaminski's Taking My Time is the most "mainstream" of the organ jazz offerings considered here. His opening cover of Lou Donaldson's "Hot Dog" is indication of that. It brims with the updated boogaloo that Donaldson pioneered in the 1960s with that broad, smiling alto he had. Kaminski and saxophonist E.J. Hughes work out. The original "Taking My Time" is a strolling blues that allows Kaminski and guitarist Charles Loehle ample time for solo investigations.But, of course, this is not all blues and funk. Kaminski relaxes with up-tempo ballads such as "It Might As Well Be Spring, "Where Or When" and the languid and sexy "Moonlight In Vermont," the last proving a kind vehicle for guitarist Charlie Robinson and surrounding a soulful musical conversation between Kaminski and the guitarist. Kaminski's organ takes on a warm church tone with burping bass pedal and a murmuring low register. Surprises on the disc include a bright take on the Beach Boys' "Caroline, No." It is given a full-bore treatment like the one given Richard "Groove" Holmes' "Sweatin,'" well integrated and swinging. This brand of "traditional" organ jazz will always have a place in jazz. It is music that speaks to the funky soul and comes with all levels of grease and greens—and a steady diet of that will benefit all. CD REVIEW: All Music Guide - Michael G. Nastos Hammond B-3 organist Matthew Kaminski hails from Georgia, and offers a new and different perspective to playing his instrument, combining some aspects of soul-jazz, funk, standards, and be-bop on select tracks from this, his mid-major-label debut. Blessed with a great deal of taste but not overwhelming chops, Kaminski balances his sound just right with jazz and blues, covering only a few classics and dealing his original compositions with a full hand of face cards. On the Richard "Groove" Holmes 12-bar blues/bop oldie "Sweatin," and the Lou Donaldson's boogaloo "Hot Dog," Kaminski shows his respect for the tradition, but changes up completely for Brian Wilson's "Caroline, No" in an easygoing Latin mood on the modified pop song. Five originals are included that showcase a budding Kaminski as a thinker and inventor as on the slow drag of the John Scofield-like title track, the light but a bit dirty "Flip the Lid," the more ethereal "Mazzy," and the inventive "Karolina," a snappy ankle-biting song in 15/8 time. Pleasing and not overwhelming, Matthew Kaminski shows great promise as a studio player, while his live shows likely stretch out farther. This recording comes recommended, with much more to come. CD REVIEW: Jazz Society of Oregon - George Fendel There must be a lot of people who thoroughly dig these organ-tenor-guitar things ‘cause there’s a ton of ‘em out. While it’s not exactly my musical entree, this one came off more as a jazz album than a funk session. The guys even found the possibilities of “It Might As Well Be Spring,” “Where or When” and “Moonlight in Vermont” in this setting. Kaminski sounds more than a little bit like Jimmy Smith, the ultimate jazz organist. There’s lots of cookin’ fun here, without the extraneous overkill of all those funk groups. Matthew performed and was interviewed about his CD 'Taking My Time' on FOX 5 Atlanta's 'Good Day Xtra' show! Matthew was interviewed about his position as the Brave's Organist on FOX 5 Atlanta's 'Good Day Xtra' show! Matthew was interviewed by Carroll Rogers for The Atlanta Journal Constitution! Chop Talk Magazine- May 2009 - Interviewed by Patty Rasmussen. |
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