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Gary Burton's Arrival: Celebrating 50 Years
by Michael Epstein
Gary Burton's Arrival: Celebrating 50 YearsBerklee Performance CenterBoston, MAApril 8, 2010 When was the last time you saw a concert that featured Gary Burton, Mick Goodrick, Abe Laboriel, Harry Blazer, Joe Lovano, John Scofield, Steve Swallow, Antonio Sanchez, Tiger Okoshi, Jim Odgren, Donny McCaslin, Makoto Ozone, Julian Lage, Vadim Neselovskyi, ...
You are wrong Billy Cobham
by Michael Epstein
Billy Cobham was featured in the the November 2008 issue of JazzTimes sounding off about fellow drummer Tony Williams. I respect Cobham's contribution to modern music, but he made comments about Williams that will no doubt spark debate. Here's the context. In the magazine's Before & After column, Cobham was asked for his opinion ...
Chris Potter Underground, Live at the Regattabar
by Michael Epstein
Chris Potter Underground Regattabar Boston, MA September 10, 2008 For the past four years, Chris Potter has been forging ahead on the music scene with a new vision. Compare his 2004 release on Sunnyside, Lift: Live at the Village Vanguard, with the 2007 Sunnyside release Follow the Red Line. Both ...
Danilo Perez Trio at the Regatta, Boston
by Michael Epstein
Danilo Perez TrioRegattabar Jazz ClubThe Charles HotelBoston, MassachusettsSeptember 13, 2008 Pianist and composer Danilo Perez has been busy. A brief snapshot of his recent schedule includes last year's Panama Suite, a 15-minute, three-movement composition that was followed up by this year's Across the Crystal Sea (Verve, 2008). As ...
Roy Haynes and The Fountain of Youth Band at Scullers, Boston
by Michael Epstein
Roy Haynes and The Fountain of Youth Band Scullers Boston, Massachussetts July 25, 2008 On Friday, July 25th Roy Haynes and The Fountain of Youth Band played to an enthusiastic crowed at Boston's own Scullers Jazz Club. It was hard to believe that Haynes, who recently won Down Beat's ...
Hiromi's SonicBloom at Scullers, Boston
by Michael Epstein
Hiromi Uehara: Hiromi's SonicBloomScullers Jazz ClubBoston, MassachusettsJune 13, 2008 Globalization has penetrated every aspect of our lives, and pianist Hiromi Uehara could not be more at home, wherever that may be. Commenting on her 2007 Telarc release, Time Control, Hiromi says, “I was inspired to write these pieces because my life ...
Taylor Eigsti Quartet at Scullers, Boston
by Michael Epstein
Taylor Eigsti QuartetScullersBoston, MassachusettsMay 14, 2008 From recent recordings with John Scofield, Joshua Redman, Peter Bernstein, Christian McBride, Lewis Nash, James Genus, Billy Kilson, the Brubeck Brothers, and the Czech National Orchestra, 23-year-old Taylor Eigsti has already established himself as a brilliant composer and jazz pianist. At such a young age, ...
Ari Hoenig and Punk Bop at the Regattabar, Boston
by Michael Epstein
Ari Hoenig and Punk Bop Regattabar Boston, Massachusetts April 8, 2008 On Tuesday, April 8, drummer Ari Hoenig and his Punk Pop trio featuring Gilad Hekselman on guitar and Orlando LeFleming on bass played at Boston's Regattabar. Although he can be heard as a sideman on numerous recordings ...
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