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Deerhoof: Love-Lore
by Troy Dostert
"Where, in short, are the flying cars?" So asked David Graeber in 2012, in a widely-circulated essay entitled “Of Flying Cars and the Declining Rate of Profit." Graeber, an anthropologist of a decidedly unconventional bent, dedicated much of his academic career to challenging preconceived wisdom concerning the allegedly unlimited potential of capitalist economics and its attendant innovations to guarantee an ever-brighter future for the planet. His essay is quoted at some length during Deerhoof's Love-Lore, a delightfully bizarre yet somehow ...
Continue ReadingDeerhoof and Wadada Leo Smith: To Be Surrounded By Beautiful, Curious, Breathing, Laughing Flesh Is Enough
by Troy Dostert
When it comes to combining the anarchic spirit of punk rock with whip-smart musicianship and a penchant for unbelievably catchy grooves, few bands come close to Deerhoof. Since the 1990s, the group has been cherished by indie rock cognoscenti, and they've also earned the respect of a large swath of the non-rock community as well, working with an astonishing range of artists, from Questlove to Matana Roberts to Anthony Braxton. And on their latest release, it's Wadada Leo Smith who ...
Continue ReadingFernando Rodríguez De Mondesert Releases New Book: 'Women In Jazz... In The Dominican Republic'
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All About Jazz
In February of 2020, after being recognized as one of the winners of the Global Blog Awards 2019, Fernando Rodríguez de Mondesert released his first book Jazz en Dominicana: The Interviews 2019 as part of the awards received from Ukyoto Publishing Co. During the year 2020, Ukiyoto Publishing continued to monitor Rodríguez De Mondesert, and seeing that his publications on the Jazz en Dominicana blog met the criteria of content, creativity, uniqueness, originality and focus, they invited him to submit ...
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Jazz this week: Alfredo Rodriguez & Pedrito Martinez, Tim Rushlow, and more
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St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
This week's calendar of live jazz and creative music in St. Louis features a couple of noteworthy duo performances, a country singer turned big-band crooner, a new location for one of Grand Center's jazz spots, and more. Let's go to the highlights... Wednesday, February 1 Pianist Alfredo Rodriguez and percussionist/vocalist Pedrito Martinez will perform for the first of four nights at Jazz at the Bistro. The two Cuban natives will be joining forces as a duo for the first time ...
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StLJN Saturday Video Showcase: Alfredo Rodriguez and Pedrito Martinez
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St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
This week, StLJN's video spotlight shines on pianist Alfredo Rodriguez and percussionist and singer Pedrito Martinez, who are coming to St. Louis for a series of duo performances starting Wednesday, February 1 through Saturday, February 4 at Jazz at the Bistro. Both Martinez, 43, and Rodriguez, who's 31, are originally from Cuba, and came to the United States to pursue their musical careers in 1998 and 2009, respectively. Martinez settled in New York City, and was part of the group ...
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Robert Rodriguez "Melodies And Fantasies" Available on September 23
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Scott Thompson Public Relations
Debut Trio Recording: Featuring Hans Glawischnig & Marcus Gilmore Born in New York City and raised in Miami, Grammy Nominated pianist and composer Robert Rodriguez returned to NYC in 2000. Since his arrival in NYC, Robert had the opportunity to perform, collaborate and record with many legendary Jazz musicians including Arturo Sandoval, Ray Barretto, Roy Haynes, Charlie Haden, David Sanchez, Paquito D'Rivera and Richard Bona. His work with brother Trumpeter Michael Rodriguez earned Robert a 2016 Grammy Nomination for The ...
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Tito Rodriguez: Mambo Madness
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JazzWax by Marc Myers
From 1974 to the early 1980s, disco ruled the clubs. But in the late 1940s and 1950s, the dance that was significantly more pervasive and influential was the mambo. From the start, the mambo's popularity was based on the imagery the music stirred up. The mambo was the music of elite Havana vacations and exotic drinks while the dance gave women a certain freedom from being led by male partners, since the mambo was a sensual blend of freestyle and ...
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The Rodriguez Brothers At Club Bonafide On October 2-3
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Scott Thompson Public Relations
Club Bonafide is NYC's Hot New Club Presenting the Rodriguez Brothers on October 2 & 3 The Rodriguez Brothers' brand new release Impromptu (Criss Cross Jazz) has gained international airplay and critical acclaim. The new CD will be featured in an upcoming issue of JazzTimes Magazine. Come see what all the excitement is about at New York City's hottest new hang—Club Bonafide—the brainchild of international recording artist, bassist Richard Bona! Oct. 2-3 / Cover $20 - Doors open at 6pm. ...
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The Rodriguez Brothers CD Release Event On August 5-6 At Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola
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Scott Thompson Public Relations
The Rodriguez Brothers New Release Impromptu CD Release Gig! August 5-6 (7:30pm & 9:30pm) at Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola The Rodriguez Brothers have been burnin' up the New York City jazz scene since 2002 with their passionate performance and engaging compositions. Their brand new 2015 release Impromptu (Criss Cross Jazz) is gaining international airplay and critical acclaim. Seeing is believing. Come experience the excitement with their CD release gig on August 5-6 at Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola. Michael Rodriguez - trumpet, flugelhorn, ...
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Enter the "Alfredo Rodriguez - The Invasion Parade" Giveaway at All About Jazz!
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All About Jazz
All About Jazz members are invited to enter the Mack Avenue Records “Alfredo Rodriguez - The Invasion Parade“ giveaway contest starting today. We'll select FIVE winners at the conclusion of the contest on April 22nd. Click here to enter the contest (Becoming a fan of Alfredo Rodriguez at AAJ automatically enters you in the contest.) Good luck! Your Friends at Mack Avenue Records About The Invasion Parade Co-Produced by Quincy Jones, Rodríguez’ champion and mentor, and featuring a ...
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Pianist Miguel Rodríguez Presents Debut Album
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Dox Amsterdam
Influenced by the vast range of musical styles arising out of his hometown of Madrid, pianist Miguel Rodríguez has come up with his own style. This distinct mix of improvisation, flamenco and Latin is apparent on the self-titled debut Miguel Rodríguez recorded with his band. The album will be released in digital format on 22 February. After his piano studies at the Rotterdam and Amsterdam conservatories, Miguel Rodríguez saw no reason to return to his native Spain since he considered ...
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"Lovely Days," New Duo Album By Vocalist Sherri Roberts With Pianist Bliss Rodriguez, Due Jan. 15
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Terri Hinte Publicity
On her three previous albums, San Francisco vocalist Sherri Roberts collaborated with jazz masters like Phil Woods, Chris Potter, Lew Soloff, and bassist Harvie S, who also presided as producer/arranger for the highly-regarded small-group sessions. Roberts takes a different tack on Lovely Days, her fourth album as a leader and her second for Blue House Recordings/Pacific Coast Jazz. On the new CD, which will be released January 15, she chose to work in a duo setting with Bliss Rodriguez, a ...
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Ed Rodriguez
Instrument: Guitar, electric
