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The What's your Blues Name Chart

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Remembering Clare Fischer

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MIND GALLERY The Lemmings Were Pushed (Jazz Rock/Fusion, 1991)

Review by psarros — Elio Bruno (keyboards), Tracy Gloeckner (drums) and Mike Anderton (guitars) of Mind Gallery were pl... Similar stories ...
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This Day >> Happy Bilk Day

This day (January 28, 1929), in Pensford, Somerset, England, is born Bernard Stanley 'Acker' Bilk , an English clarinettist, ... Similar stories ...
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Juan AndrA(C)s Ospina: BBB (Barcelona Bogota Boston)

The jazz diary of pianist/composer Juan AndrA(C)s Ospina's BBB is an elegant, untethered tour of primary musical colors, with... Similar stories ...
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Juhani Aaltonen and Heikki Sarmanto: Conversations

Saxophonist Juhani Aaltonen and pianist m: Heikki Sarmanto are two icons of the Finnish jazz scene. Collaborating constantly ... Similar stories ...
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Elio Villafranca and Arturo Stable: Dos Y Mas

Pianist Elio Villafranca and percussionist m: Arturo Stable have the world at their fingertips. They originally hail from Cub... Similar stories ...
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Partikel: Cohesion

The saxophone/bass/drums trio may not be the most unusual musical amalgamation but it gives plenty of scope for inventive, dy... Similar stories ...
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Take Five With Al Scott

Meet Al Scott: Al Scott has been playing the piano for over 10 years, and first became influenced by the music of Michael Jac... Similar stories ...
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Peloton: Helsinki, Finland, January 8, 2012

Peloton The Cable Factory Helsinki, Finland November 2011--January 2012 January 8, 2012 Many a gigging musician has spent ... Similar stories ...
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Bill Barner: Ten Tunes

Variety is the theme of Bill Barner's plainly titled Ten Tunes. Although currently employed by a big band and small swing com... Similar stories ...
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ALPHONSO JOHNSON Yesterday's Dreams (Jazz Rock/Fusion, 1976)

Review by b_olariu — Alphonso Johnson was one of the most known bassists from the mid '70's his contribution to the ban... Similar stories ...
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CHICAGO Hot Streets (Jazz Rock/Fusion, 1978)

Review by Tom Ozric — CHICAGO's Hot Streets - aka '12' appeared in the (generally) dreaded year of 1978, and it's the f... Similar stories ...
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INTERVIEW/PROFILE: L.A. Woman Was the Doors' Bluesy Masterpiece, and Jim Morrison's Kiss-off to L.A.

In the winter of 1970-71, the Doors hibernated inside their rehearsal studio in West Hollywood to create L.A. Woman. Recorded... Similar stories ...
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SOCIAL GATHERING: Stone Age Social Networks May Have Resembled Ours

If you ever sit back and wonder what it might have been like to live in the late Pleistocene, you're not alone. That's right ... Similar stories ...
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CONTEST/GIVEAWAY: Enter the "Jason Stein - The Story This Time" CD Giveaway at All About Jazz!

All About Jazz members are invited to enter the Delmark "Jason Stein&#151The Story This Time" giveaway contest starting today... Similar stories ...
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TRENDS: Two of the Citya€(TM)S Musical Mainstays Are Soon to Go Silent

Two New York City musical mainstays&#151Bleecker Bob's Golden Oldies, a record store in Greenwich Village and Southpaw, a per... Similar stories ...
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TECHNOLOGY: Nikon D4, Canon Eos-1d X: Is $6,000 Too Much for a Camera?

Nikon and Canon recently introduced two new state-of-the-art, high-priced DSLR (digital-single-len-reflex) professional camer... Similar stories ...
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RADIO/PODCAST: Russell Brand to Interview Ringo Starr Live Sirius XM Radio

Promotion for former Beatle Ringo Starr's upcoming solo album will include a "Town Hall" interview with British actor-comedia... Similar stories ...
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This week's new live music

The Black Keys, NottinghamThe bluesman had it very tough; the rock star easy. The Black Keys – Dan Auerbach (beard) and Patri... Similar stories ...
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So What: Local News, Notes & Links

Here's the latest wrap-up of assorted links and short local news items of interest:* Bassist Darin Gray talked with Terry Per... Similar stories ...
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Clare Fischer Dead: Revered Jazz Composer and Pianist Dies at 83

Filed under: News, R.I.P. Getty Images Clare Fisher, renowned jazz pianist, composer and arranger, has died at the a... Similar stories ...
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Live Music: Robyn Hitchcock and Susanna Hoffs at McCabe’s Guitar Shop

By Mike Finkelstein Last weekend, McCabe’s guitar shop delivered a brilliant night of music in a living room vibe as few venu... Similar stories ...
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This Day >> The Silent Gospel of Mahalia Jackson

This day (January 27, 1972), in Evergreen Park, Illinois, died Mahalia Jackson,an African-American gospel singer who possesse... Similar stories ...
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Curtis Stigers to Release Album of Pop, Soul, Folk Covers - News

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More Jazz Necessities

Previously, the introduction of the Chet Baker watch inspired me to release these new products, essential for any jazz fan: ... Similar stories ...
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More Jazz Necessities

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More Jazz Necessities

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Berklee Alumni Ricardo Vogt and Leala Cyr at The Red Room at Cafe 939

On February 9, Berklee alumni Ricardo Vogt '07 and Leala Cyr '07 - two musicians enjoying success on the New York jaz... Similar stories ...
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Celebrate Columbus' bicentennial with "Jazz Moves Columbus," Feb. 2-12

Columbus, OH - Three of Columbus' best organizations - Jazz Arts Group, BalletMet and WOSU Public Media - have developed ... Similar stories ...
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OBITUARY: Winston Riley, Jamaican Music Producer, Dies at 68

Winston Riley, a record producer and singer whose diverse, influential work helped to popularize Jamaican music around the wo... Similar stories ...
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SOCIAL GATHERING: Grateful Dead's Bob Weir Reopens Landmark Sweetwater Venue

Grateful Dead bassist Phil Lesh recently announced plans to open a new mixed-use performance space called Terrapin Crossroads... Similar stories ...
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INTERVIEW/PROFILE: Interview: Arno Marsh (Part 2)

On the phone, Arno Marsh sounds the way he plays. There's a smoothness to his voice, and the cadence of his words swings. Swi... Similar stories ...
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CD/DOWNLOAD/ALBUM: Vocalist Chloe Brisson Releases CD "Blame It on My Youth" Featuring Sheila Jordan, Matt Wilson and Others.

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PERFORMANCE/TOUR: Jazz This Week: The Wee Trio, Chris Corsano, "Jazz Under the Stars," Freddie Washington, and More

If there's a theme to this week, it would seem to be "youth," as the next few days' worth of jazz and creative music in St. L... Similar stories ...
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GENERAL MUSIC INDUSTRY: Mountain Jam 2012: Winwood, Mule, Franti, Roots, Ben Folds Five

STEVE WINWOOD, GOV'T MULE TO HEADLINE 8TH ANNUAL MOUNTAIN JAM FESTIVAL MAY 31-JUNE 3, 2012 Radio Woodstock and world-renowne... Similar stories ...
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GENERAL MUSIC INDUSTRY: The Black Audience Question PT. 2

Our dialogue on the black audience for creative music, which began with filmmaker-educator Natalie Bullock Brown, vocalist-ed... Similar stories ...
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TECHNOLOGY: The Worlda€(TM)S First Computer Password? It Was Useless Too

If you're like most people, you're annoyed by passwords. You've got dozens to remember&#151some of them tortuously complex&#1... Similar stories ...
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TRENDS: Why Fans Buy Vinyl and the Apps That Guide Them

As someone who spends lots of time thinking about the future of music as an app phenomenon, it might surprise you that I do a... Similar stories ...
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EVENT: Celebrate Columbus' Bicentennial with "Jazz Moves Columbus," Feb 2-12

Columbus, OH&#151Three of Columbus' best organizations Jazz Arts Group, BalletMet and WOSU Public Media have developed an inn... Similar stories ...
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EDUCATION: jazzheaven.com Launches with Jazz Instructional Videos and Interviews with the Greats

JazzHeaven.com is proud to announce the launch of its website which features jazz instructional videos and interviews with ma... Similar stories ...
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TV/FILM: CBC Radio and Sirius - Finding Carlton - Uncovering the Story of Jazz in India

Susheel Kurien, the filmmaker of FInding Carlton&#151the documentary film that uncovers the story of jazz in India was interv... Similar stories ...
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OBITUARY: Clare Fischer Dies at 83; Versatile Pianist, Composer, Arranger

Clare Fischer, a Grammy-winning pianist, composer and arranger who crossed freely from jazz to Latin and pop music, working w... Similar stories ...
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EDUCATION: Ted Nash's Project Student Horn

Grammy-nominated artist Ted Nash enjoys an extraordinary career as a performer, conductor, composer, arranger, and educator. ... Similar stories ...
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TV/FILM: Ted Nash Hits the Road to Zizzle the Best You've Never Heard

This week I am in middle of shooting a pilot, or "sizzle," as it is referred to in the show biz vernacular. The show is calle... Similar stories ...
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OBITUARY: Gordon Goodwin Remembers Clare Fischer

I learned so much from this man. It's hard to name a musician that exceeded his genius. Each solo he played was unique, no li... Similar stories ...
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GENERAL MUSIC INDUSTRY: Mardi Gras Ball: Kermit Ruffins, Bonerama, Marco Benevento

6TH ANNUAL MARDI GRAS BALL EXPANDS TO TWO NIGHTS For the 6th year in a row, CEG Presents / NolaFunk.com&#151the New York-bas... Similar stories ...
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Sam Leak writes about the Wednesday Jam at Oliver's in Greenwich

Pianist Sam Leak writes about the Wednesday jam sessions at Oliver's Music Bar, Nevada Street, Greenwich Olivers Jazz Bar, an... Similar stories ...
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Bravo Sonny Rollins, Boo the Kennedy Center - Jazz a la Mode

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Paul McCartney, Standardized

On February 7, Paul McCartney—he of The Beatles and Wings and Pop Immortality—will release an album of standards that he reme... Similar stories ...
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Review: Systems Quartet

Rudi Mahall. Drawing by Geoff WinstonCopyright 2011. All Rights ReservedSystems Quartet(Vortex, Tuesday 24 January 2012. Firs... Similar stories ...
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Previewing: Spitz Collective Sunday Nights at the Park Plaza SE1

The Park Plaza Hotel in SE1 hosts Sunday night jazz, produced by Spitz Collective. Saxophonist Pete Grogan (above - appearin... Similar stories ...
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MILES DAVIS The Complete Bitches Brew Sessions (Jazz Rock/Fusion, 1998)

Review by Howard the Duck — When it was released in 1969, the landmark original release of Miles Davis' "Bitches Brew" ... Similar stories ...
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RIP Clare Fischer (1928-2012)

Composer/arranger/ pianist Dr. Clare Fischer died yesterday following a heart attack earlier in the month. The track, In The ... Similar stories ...
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CDs of Note - Short Takes

Harry Allen, Rhythm of the River (Challenge)Perhaps more than any other musician, pianist Dave McKenna had a knack of weaving... Similar stories ...
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INTERVIEW/PROFILE: Jazz Musician of the Day: Bobby Hutcherson

All About Jazz is celebrating Bobby Hutcherson's birthday today! Early Years Bobby Hutcherson was born in Los Angeles, Cal... Similar stories ...
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African Jazz - Authenticité Volume 5 (African 360 107)

First of all: Happy birthday Guppy, I wish all the best. I don't know if you like this kind of music. It's very good music in... Similar stories ...
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Jazz Legend, Rap Collaborator Miles Davis Honored With USPS-Issued Stamp

Legendary jazz musician Miles Davis will be on the receiving end of a new honor, with the U.S. Postal Service recognizing him... Similar stories ...
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Artist Profile: Saxophonist and Composer Wayne Shorter

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Ana Popovic - Unconditional

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Neil Yates - Five Countries

...(Edition Records EDN1029. CD Review by Chris Parker)The 'Five Countries' of the title refers to the various birthplaces, m... Similar stories ...
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This Day >> Bobby Hutcherson, Vibe and Wiser

This day (January 27, 1941), in Los Angeles, California, is born Bobby Hutcherson, a jazz vibraphone and marimba player mixi... Similar stories ...
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Tim Horner Octet: Teaneck, New Jersey, January 7, 2012

Tim Horner Octet Puffin Cultural Forum Teaneck, NJ January 7, 2012 Tim Horner's one night gig at the Puffin Cultural Forum... Similar stories ...
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Sandy Evans: When the Sky Cries Rainbows

The multifaceted Sandy Evans is often described as one of Australia's finest jazz musicians and composers. True enough, but a... Similar stories ...
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Markelian Kapedani Trio: Balkan Bop

Were we able to quantitate talent density as a function of label catalog size, Sergio Veschi's Red Records would doubtless be... Similar stories ...
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Red Trio + John Butcher: Empire

By inviting English saxophonist John Butcher to join them in a Lisbon studio, the Portuguese Red Trio executed a stroke of ge... Similar stories ...
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Erland Dahlen: Rolling Bomber

Norwegian drummer Erland Dahlen's solo debut proffers several areas of interest, as he uses a 1940s Rollingbomber Slingerland... Similar stories ...
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Charlie Parker: The Complete Masters 1941-54

Charlie Parker The Complete Masters 1941-54 Universal France 2012 It is possible that more "complete" collections of the w... Similar stories ...
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Jazz Playlists >> Top 20 – January 27, 2011

01.( - ) – New-Year (Sentimental) Resolutions . 02.( +1 ) – A New Year, Baby et al . 03.( new ) – Lovers, t... Similar stories ...
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Recent Listening: Jerry Gonzalez

Jerry Gonzalez Y El Comando de la Clave (Sunnyside) Since Jerry Gonzalez changed his base of operations from New York to Madr... Similar stories ...
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Interview with modern jazz guitarist Hristo Vitchev at Critical Jazz (by Brent Black)

Hristo Vitchev may well be the best kept secret in music today. An artist of deep passion and uncompromising originality, it ... Similar stories ...
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80 Years of All of Me and Home

Louis Armstrong and His OrchestraRecorded January 27, 1932Track Time 3:04"All of Me" written by Seymour Simons and Gerald Mar... Similar stories ...
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EVENT: NFL Gets Its Anthems in Order

Befitting its status as not only the most-watched annual sporting event but also perhaps the sporting event most watched by n... Similar stories ...
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PERFORMANCE/TOUR: Rituals Must Be Observed by Those Onstage and Off

There's an overwhelming sense of ritual behind any solo piano concert by Keith Jarrett: a set of expectations and behaviors, ... Similar stories ...
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Coming Soon From Innova – New Recordings

Ethel HEAVY Innova #820 Apr 24, 2012 Composers: Don Byron, John Halle, Julia Wolfe, John King, Raz Mesinai, David Lang, Kenji... Similar stories ...
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From Q2 Live Concerts: “Jóhann Jóhannsson: Live from World Financial Center Winter Garden”

Q2 is the 24/7 New Music Stream from New York Public Radio The Wordless Music Orchestra Performs Jóhannsson’s Score to ... Similar stories ...
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CD Review: “Chimes of Freedom: The Songs of Bob Dylan Honoring 50 Years of Amnesty International”

By Brian Arsenault I am always a bit suspicious of organizations aligning themselves with art and artists, even one as &#8220... Similar stories ...
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Between Advocacy and Criticism

Anthony Dean-Harris Editor-in-Chief anthony.deanharris@nextbop.com / @retronius Quite often, I find myself having to legitimi... Similar stories ...
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Miss Otis Regrets

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CD/DOWNLOAD/ALBUM: Ruthie Foster's CD 'Let It Burn' Shipping Tuesday, January 31; Takes to the Road

2012 U.S. tour under way, with Grammy Museum webcast on street date and SXSW appearance. LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Ruthie Fost... Similar stories ...
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PERFORMANCE/TOUR: Jazz in the City Manhattan Style

Jeff (Tain) Watts Quartet (Tuesday through Feb. 5) At 9 and 11 p.m., Village Vanguard, 178 Seventh Avenue South, at 11th Stre... Similar stories ...
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BOOK/MAGAZINE: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Releases His First Children's Book

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar releases his first children's book. The NBA's all time leading scorer champions a lineup of little-known ... Similar stories ...
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The Black audience question pt. 2

Our dialogue on the black audience for creative music, which began with filmmaker-educator Natalie Bullock Brown, vocalist-ed... Similar stories ...
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Alice Coltrane - Huntington Ashram Monastery / World Galaxy (Impulse 2-on-1) (Impulse, 2012)

There has been a new batch of 2-on-1 albums released delving deep into the back catalog of Impulse! Records and releasing som... Similar stories ...
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Kenny Wheeler: The Long Waiting – review

(CamJazz)Kenny Wheeler, the expat Canadian trumpeter and jazz composer, was 82 last week – but this big band session featurin... Similar stories ...
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Chick Corea/Eddie Gomez/Paul Motian: Further Explorations | CD review

(Concord Jazz)There was a time in the 1970s and early 80s when the jazz-averse, if they wanted to show why jazz couldn't touc... Similar stories ...
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Random Video Dopeness

seb Co-Founder s.helary[at]nextbop.com Because we just feel like sharing random videos with our dear fans. And because there&... Similar stories ...
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Kenny Werner & Brussels Jazz Orchestra – Institute of Higher Learning (2011)

Since coming out the other side of a deep personal tragedy, Kenny Werner has resumed his career with a vengeance. First there... Similar stories ...
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Giorgio Gaslini: Incanti | CD review

(Camjazz)Born in Milan in 1929, Giorgio Gaslini has been one of the major figures of European jazz for six decades, although ... Similar stories ...
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CD review: Amir ElSaffar Two Rivers Ensemble

Inana (Pi Recordings PI41) Another day, another quarter-tone trumpeter! That’s a reason for rejoicing. In fact, the Ira... Similar stories ...
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New Releases From Innova Recordings

Innova is the home for New Music in America First, the big news, Innova has a wonderful new web site. Be sure to visit. I wil... Similar stories ...
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Jeff Lorber: Galaxy

Don't call it a comeback. Call it a throwback. In a time when many of the major players of the fusion era have unplugged, key... Similar stories ...
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Majid Bekkas: Mabrouk

Bekkas is a leading Gnawa musician who sings and plays the oud, as well as acoustic guitar and guembri, the three-stringed ba... Similar stories ...
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Jake Saslow: Crosby Street

One of 2011's many notable debuts is saxophonist Jake Saslow's Crosby Street, an ode to the street in New York's iconic SoHo,... Similar stories ...
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CHICAGO Chicago VIII (Jazz Rock/Fusion, 1975)

Review by Chicapah — While it's thankfully a rare occurrence, we've all at one time or another had to witness a drastic... Similar stories ...
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ISOTOPE Deep End (Jazz Rock/Fusion, 1975)

Review by tszirmay — This is the third and final Isotope installment, not as strong overall as their unique "Illusion" ... Similar stories ...
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Jazz In The Gardens Returns For Its Lucky Seventh Year

If, like myself, you live in an area where snow came before Halloween, and temperatures randomly swing from freezing to 55 de... Similar stories ...
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Died On This Date (January 26, 2012) Clare Fischer / Legendary Arranger, Composer & Jazz Musician

Clare Fischer October 22, 1928 – January 26, 2012 Clare Fischer was a pianist, composer and arranger who, besides havin... Similar stories ...
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BRIAN AUGER Search Party (Jazz Rock/Fusion, 1981)

Review by 1967/ 1976 — Brian Auger is a master of the keyboards, especially synthesizers. Yet his music so engaging wit... Similar stories ...
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Ani DiFranco, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Bela Fleck, Arlo Guthrie & The Guthrie Family, Dawes and Punch Brothers Set for Clearwater

Ani DiFranco, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Béla Fleck, Arlo Guthrie & The Guthrie Family, Dawes and Punch Brothers are among... Similar stories ...
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