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Al Ashley: These Are Them
by Dennis Hollingsworth
In the liner notes to drummer Al Ashley's These Are Them, the title is given this meaning: “these are good times, enjoy them while you are able, for they will never return again." Not a bad way to approach life in general, and certainly appropriate for the immediacy necessary in the recording studio. The inclusion of saxophonist Dave Liebman on the date is due mention; long well-known among players and educators, he's too often overshadowed by his more famous brethren. ...
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by John Kelman
For listeners who picked up on the somewhat elusive guitarist Rick Stone's recent release, Samba de Novembro (Jazzand, '04), and liked what they heard, here's an opportunity to catch Stone in a completely different context. Drummer Al Ashley's These Are Them , originally released in '03 but only now seeing broader release, finds Stone and fellow bandmates organist Oliver Von Essen and saxophonist David Liebman working their way through a set of seven originals that's completely committed, and as hard-hitting ...
Continue ReadingAshley Alexander Big Band
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JazzWax by Marc Myers
In August 1988, trombonist and educator Ashley Alexander went for a walk in the woods at a jazz camp in Saskatchewan, Canada and never returned. When camp officials searched for him, they found Alexander's body nearby. The 52-year-old music professor at Mt. San Antonio College in Walnut, Calif. reportedly had a history of heart trouble. While in Los Angeles seven years earlier, Alexander and his big band recorded Secret Love for AM-PM Records, a venture of producer Albert Marx's. The ...
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Eventbrite's Summer of Disruptive Innovation Extends into Fall as Ashley Capps Joins Board
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A number of Eventbrite announcements over the summer, including an integration with ThingLink and the introduction of Eventbrite At The Door, have been keeping this disruptive innovator in the news. With the recent addition of Ashley Capps to the board, beefing up their music expertise, Eventbrite continues to dominate the alternatives to Ticketmaster even as they creep up on Ticketmaster's sustaining innovations. Last week's announcement from Eventbrite that Ashley Capps has joined their Board of Advisors signaled their interest in ...
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The Traneumentary: Ashley Kahn
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Jazz Online By Joseph Vella
Writer Ashley Kahn is one of the most profound authorities when it comes to John Coltrane. He has written three well researched and enjoyable books that feature John Coltrane among others: The House That Trane Built: The Story of Impulse! Records, Kind of Blue-The Making of the Miles Davis Masterpiece and A Love Supreme-The Story of John Coltrane's Signature Album. On the first of two Traneumentary episodes, Ashley puts Coltrane's musical force and legacy into perspective. He presents a brief ...
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Ashley Faatoalia - Debut Album Release
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Ashley Faatoalia
The Debut album, Steppin Out by Ashley Faatoalia is now available for purchase! Produced by John Bisharat for Din Music, this collection of Jazz standards and vocal tunes features the musical styling of Matt Harris, Trey Henry and Ray Brinker. Guest artists include: Songa Lee, Wayne Bergeron, Brandon Fields and more. From the simplistic to the sublime Ashley's vocals soar over each song employing a vast array of styles. Songs like “Summertime" and “Good Morning Heartache" find new life with ...
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Steve Schenkel and Ashley Mason Releasing New CD on Valentine's Day
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St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
Guitarist Steve Schenkel and singer Ashley Mason will issue their latest duo CD, Hold On To Love, on Sunday, February 14.An official release date on Valentine's Day makes perfect sense thematically, since “this is an album of songs about all aspects of love - romantic love, love for family, and love for friends," said Schenkel. Blending jazz, rock and pop influences, Hold On To Love (pictured) features 15 tracks penned by an eclectic selection of songwriters ranging from ...
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Ashley Brown Releases Solo Debut
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Michael Ricci
ASHLEY BROWN, ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL VOICES IN THE CONCERT WORLD TODAY MAKES SOLO DEBUT ALBUM SPEAK LOW RELEASING ON JANUARY 12, 2010 “A wondrous voice!" - Marvin Hamlisch New York - New York - October 29, 2009 - In the great tradition of multitalented stars, Broadway's newest diva Ashley Brown will make her solo record debut with her jazz vocal album, Speak Low. Speak Low will be released nationwide on January 12, 2010 via Ghostlight Records and Sony ...
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Jazz and Blues Vespers Series Schedules Concerts by Willie Akins, Ptah Williams, Steve Schenkel and Ashley Mason
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St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
St. Louis Jazz and Blues Vespers has scheduled the artists for the final three concerts in the current series, with saxophonist Willie Akins set to perform at 6:00 p.m., Sunday, February 15 at Second Baptist Church, 9030 Clayton Rd. Pianist Ptah Williams will perform on Sunday, March 14, and guitarist Steve Schenkel and singer Ashley Mason will wrap up the series with a concert on Sunday, April 19. The St. Louis Jazz and Blues Vespers concerts are free ...
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Jazz This Week: Harry Connick Jr, Nnenna Freelon, Steve Schenkel and Ashley Mason, Kim Portnoy Trio, St. Louis Rivermen and More
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St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
It's a potentially busy week for fans of jazz and creative music in St. Louis, with two major touring headliners in town, a lot of activity from local musicians, and holiday-themed concerts a-plenty, too.Let's go to the highlights, starting with singer Nnenna Freelon, (pictured) who's in town to perform at Jazz at the Bistro tonight through Saturday. For more about Freelon and some video clips of her in action, see this post from last Saturday.The other ...
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Steve Schenkel and Ashley Mason Release Christmas CD
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St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
The holiday season is just a few weeks away, and guitarist Steve Schenkel and singer Ashley Mason (pictured) are ready with a new Christmas-themed CD titled A Midnight Clear. The just-released CD features the duo's interpretations of 15 favorite seasonal songs, and you can check out two of the tracks for free on Schenkel's Web site.Schenkel and Mason also have scheduled several live performances of the music from A Midnight Clear. On Sunday, November 9, they'll do a ...
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Barcelona Jazz Festival 2006 Lectures with author Ashley Kahn, AAJ's Michael Ricci, and Fresh Sound Records Jordi Pujol
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