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Article: Album Review

David Krakauer: The Big Picture Featuring David Krakauer

Read "The Big Picture Featuring David Krakauer" reviewed by Glenn Astarita


It should come as no surprise that jazz musicians often spin some newfangled slants on compositions culled from Broadway theatrics and film. Other than renowned clarinetist David Krakauer's solo excursions for various record labels, his longtime affiliation with composer, saxophonist John Zorn, for a host of jazz- klezmer, and outside-the-box undertakings, bring quite a bit to ...

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Article: Bailey's Bundles

Jazz Quanta: February

Read "Jazz Quanta: February" reviewed by C. Michael Bailey


February's Jazz Quanta is a beautifully mixed bag of blues, jazz instrumental and classical. There is never a dull moment. Renee' and the Walkaways--The Walkaway Sessions (Self Produced, 2013). Vocalist Renee' Cheek heads up the piquant gumbo talent of her very own band, the Walkaways. The Walkaway Sessions is a Louisiana grassroots affair ...

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News: Recording

David Krakauer's The Big Picture CD And Cinematic Concert At The Museum Of Jewish Heritage In Downtown Manhattan

David Krakauer's The Big Picture CD And Cinematic Concert At The Museum Of Jewish Heritage In Downtown Manhattan

CLARINET VIRTUOSO DAVID KRAKAUER ANNOUNCES THE RELEASE OF HIS MOST ADVENTUROUS CD TO DATE “THE BIG PICTURE" AVAILABLE IN STORES AND ONLINE FEBRUARY 18, 2014 David Krakauer, clarinet Jenny Scheinman, violin Adam Rogers, guitars Rob Burger, keys, organ, accordion, vibes Greg Cohen, double bass Jim Black, ...

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Article: Interview

Ron Miles: Jazz Gentleman, Part 2

Read "Ron Miles: Jazz Gentleman, Part 2" reviewed by Florence Wetzel


Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 [Editor's Note: The second part of Florence Wetzel's extensive interview with Ron Miles covers the Colorado-based trumpeter's early performance years, and begins a chronological look at all of his solo releases, beginning with Distance for Safety (Prolific Records, 1987) and concluding with Heaven (Sterling Circle, 2002), ...

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Article: Album Review

John Zorn: Nosferatu

Read "Nosferatu" reviewed by Thomas Carroll


The idea of saxophonist/composer John Zorn writing music to accompany a production about vampires has exciting implications. After all, it would seem logical that a man who has, over the past 40 years, helped expand the scope of sounds that can be considered music should be able to craft something truly mind-bending when dealing with such ...

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News: Advocacy

John Zorn Presents Three Special Benefit Concerts for Japan

John Zorn Presents Three Special Benefit Concerts for Japan

In the wake of the disaster that struck the country of Japan and the still unresolved dangers its people now face, composer and saxophonist John Zorn has organized three special benefit concerts in New York City. Shows will be held at Columbia University's Miller Theater, the Abrons Arts Center, and the Japan Society to raise funds ...

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City of Strangers

Label: Tzadik
Released: 2009
Track listing: Diminished Capacity; Welcome Home, Cooper; That's My Burglar; Falling Spaniels; Short Tux; The Great Port; WTC; Bazaar; Charlotte's Theme Part 1; Charlotte's Theme Part 2; It's Alright, Uncle Rollie; The Accident; I Do Say So; Glad You're Here; Mr. Bundles & The Flick; Cooper & Charlotte; The Cameraman's Revenge; Tale Around The Fire; The Tunnel; Brother Donny; Wendell Kendall; The Card; In the Yard; I'll Show You Dumb; City Of Strangers; Timescapes; The Kiss; Stan's Favor; Dad Is Gone; Thinuette; Glad You're Here Reprise.

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Article: Album Review

Rob Burger: City of Strangers

Read "City of Strangers" reviewed by Warren Allen


Whether in his playing as a founding member of the chamber jazz Tin Hat Trio, or in his sideman appearances with everyone from Iron & Wine to Laurie Anderson, Rob Burger brings an exotic and evocative touch to his music. John Zorn has featured Burger's accordion and/or piano on many soundtrack albums, and Burger's City of ...

Album

Lost Photograph

Label: Not On Label
Released: 2002


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