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H: Hokus Fokus

by Jack Bowers
August 25, 2005

Too much Hokus, not enough Fokus. It seems the younger generation has taken a singularly soft and melodious instrument, namely the guitar, and turned it into a coarse and irritating noisemaker. Where are Johnny Smith, Tal Farlow and Billy Bauer when we need them? (Well, we already know the answer to that.)

To be fair, there are moments when Swedish guitarist Håkan Goohde lives up to his name, but there aren't enough of them to earn this reviewer's praise or ...

H: Do You Remember?

by Rob Cline
May 18, 2004

The first thing you notice about Do You Remember?, the new disc by the Håkan Broström Quartet, is how exceedingly pleasant it is to listen to. Indeed, Brostrom's bright, inviting tone, used in service of hook after hook after hook, calls to mind Cannonball Adderley. Like Adderley, Broström is an alto saxophonist who knows how to grab and hold the listener's attention with music that is simultaneously pleasing and multifaceted. Casual listeners and jazz aficionados alike will find treasures on ...

Guitarist/Composer Greg Chako Trio New Release 'Standard Roots' On May 3, 2024

Source: Scott Thompson Public Relations
April 28, 2024

Guitarist Greg Chako’s 17th CD, Standard Roots, contains over 72 minutes of music, with an additional 23+ minutes of music included in the 4 ‘bonus tracks’ on the digital version of the album. The album represents a return to what Greg calls his “roots,” because it features the trio format of guitar, bass, and drums that he began his professional playing career with over 30 years ago. Additionally, Greg says: “I treasure my own song-writing above all else, but I ...
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Tony Bennett's Daughter, Antonia Bennett, Elevates Jazz Angels' 'One Night Only'

Source: RickGomesPR
April 27, 2024

Antonia Bennett, the acclaimed jazz singer and daughter of legendary jazz icon Tony Bennett, is partnering with Jazz Angels for “One Night Only," a concert to help raise funds and awareness on behalf of Jazz Angels non-profit youth organization. This exclusive event will take place on Saturday, May 25, at the Salvation Army Red Shield Theatre from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Bennett, known for her captivating performances and rich musical heritage, will grace the stage alongside select Jazz Angels ...
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Single Release: 'Gånglåt Från Halland' From Daniel Stahre's Upcoming Album 'Margin Call II'—A Melodic Sequel With A Nordic Sound

Source: Daniel Stahre
April 26, 2024

Gothenburg pianist Daniel Stahre released the Dolby Atmos single “Gånglåt från Halland" on April 24, 2024. In May 2024, the second single “Swinging" will be released ahead of the forthcoming album Margin Call II—an instrumental fusion of contemporary, jazz and pop. The musicians once again include members of Little Dragon and Franska Trion, with Viktor Turegård on double bass, Erik Bodin on drums and Martin Freidlitz on electric guitar. First up is the Dolby Atmos single “Gånglåt från Halland"—a melodic ...
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JazzWeek Radio Chart: April 29, 2024

Source: JazzWeek
April 26, 2024

All About Jazz publishes the weekly JazzWeek Radio Chart. Discover new releases, track chart movement, and learn what is being played on jazz radio stations in the United States. Enjoy!

Grammy Award-winning Vocalist Samara Joy Kickstarts This Summer’s 2024 North To Shore Festival Marking Her Return To NJPAC For The First Time Since Winning The 2019 Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition

Source: AMT Public Relations
April 25, 2024

North to Shore Festival presented by Prudential Sunday, June 23, 2024 at 7 PM $39-$99 on sale now. NJPAC Prudential Hall | Betty Wold Johnson Stage One Center Street Newark, New Jersey 07102 As part of NJPAC’s TD Bank Jazz series, 2x GRAMMY winner Samara Joy returns to the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Sunday, June 23, 2024, at 7:00 p.m.,in a highly anticipated one-night only concert. This marks the first time she ...
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Oh! Jazz to Offer Free Content in Celebration of International Jazz Day

Source: Michael Ricci
April 25, 2024

This initiative, framed within Jazz Appreciation Month, aims to bring this musical genre and all its influences to a wider audience. Oh! Jazz offers the most comprehensive catalog of live and on-demand performances by the greatest exponents of jazz in concerts recorded with the highest quality on all five continents. Oh! Jazz, the exclusive audiovisual content platform dedicated to the world of jazz, will offer free access starting tomorrow until April 30th, International Jazz Day, to all the programming of ...
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Alice Coltrane: The Carnegie Hall Concert, 1971

Source: JazzWax by Marc Myers
April 25, 2024

Four years after the death of Alice Coltrane's husband, John Coltrane, the harpist, pianist, composer and ensemble leader performed with a sizable group at New York's Carnegie Hall. Married in 1965 to John Coltrane after his divorce from Juanita Naima Coltrane—a woman he had been married to since 1953—Alice had a journey of her own following her husband's passing in 1967 of liver disease at age 40. Alice and John knew each other as musicians since 1962. What started out ...
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Destination JAZZ to present Grammy Award winner Joe Lovano Quartet and 'Rising Stars' quintet with Patrick Bartley & Georgia Heers – April 27 & 28, 2024

Source: Michael Ricci
April 23, 2024

Destination JAZZ will be held Saturday and Sunday, April 27 and 28 at Waynesboro Area Senior High School auditorium, 550 E. 2nd St., Waynesboro, PA. Presented by the Arts Alliance of Greater Waynesboro/Destination ARTS!, this new event will feature world renowned jazz musicians including Joe Lovano, Patrick Bartley, Georgia Heers, and Alex Claffy as well as local student jazz bands from Waynesboro and Chambersburg. GET TICKETS Headlining this inaugural festival on Saturday, April 27, at 7 pm is Grammy Award ...
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Documentary: Lee Morgan: I Called Him Morgan

Source: JazzWax by Marc Myers
April 23, 2024

Lee Morgan is still not fully appreciated for all of the music he left behind and how he changed the sound of the trumpet. The glorious way he bent notes and tore into solos with economy and fervor became a fingerprint of sorts. He first stood out as a purposeful hard-bop player in Art Blakey & the Jazz Messengers and then recorded a long string of superb albums as a leader for Blue Note. In 2016, Kasper Collin, a Swedish ...
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Michael Cuscuna: 1948-2024

Source: Michael Ricci
April 22, 2024

Michael Cuscuna, a titan in the world of jazz, passed away on April 20, 2024, leaving behind a legacy that will resonate for generations. Michael is survived by his wife Lisa, his children, Max and his wife Jackie, and Lauren, and two grandchildren, Nicolas and Penelope Cuscuna. His passing leaves a void in the hearts of all who knew him. May he rest in peace, and forever be remembered as he will be deeply missed. Throughout his career, Michael possessed ...
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