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Praestabilis Blends Jazz, Electronica, And Fusion In Invigorating New Ep
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Christine King
Praestabilis is a versatile and diverse artist with a focus on bringing so much creativity and variety to his sound. This Dutch performer happens to be a drummer but also a producer who dabbles in jazz, fusion, and electronica. Double Drums Vortex is an innovative example of how these different musical philosophies can collide seamlessly into something really special. This release features six songs dedicated to the artist's beloved mother, Anna, who sadly passed away last January. The music is ...
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Igor Butman: Russian Jazz at Dizzy’s
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All About Jazz
Jazz internationalization has widened in the last few decades to include musicians from practically every country imaginable. At Jazz @ Lincoln Center the programming has reflected this phenomenon and patrons have been given generous helpings of foreign artistry. The club has become a veritable hub for this music and thus enhanced Gotham's reputation as the world's Jazz capitol. On December 19th the latest international leader saxophonist Igor Butman took the stage at Dizzy's celebrating the release of his new recording ...
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Joel Shapira Quartet releases invigorating collection of jazz standards and Latin songs
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Lauren Rogers
Coolness is defined by action, not words. Joel Shapira approaches guitar playing like a veteran baseball player on a hot streak would approach the plate, brimming with an obvious yet calm swagger. When he swings for the fences, there's no obnoxious boasting, just an easy self-confidence that is bred from years of experience and a complete understanding of the game. On Open Lines, Shapira never hogs the spotlight, doesn't let the musicians that fill his quartet take a passenger seat. ...
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The Igor Prochazka Trio releases "Bumpy"
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Lauren Rogers
The Igor Prochazka Trio has discovered an alternative to smooth jazz, and that is to be Bumpy. The title of the Spain-based Trio's new album, it could also describe their take on jazz, fueled by a progressive vision that finds order in the heart of chaos. The members have different geographical origins that influence the band's wildly eclectic sound. Leader Prochazka is from Germany while bassist Christian Perez hails from the United States and drummer Diego Gutierrez is a native ...
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Igor Butman and Yuri Bashmet Team up for "Crossover Concerto"
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Now Forward Music
Igor Butman, Russia’s “Most Celebrated Jazz Man” (JazzTimes), and Yuri Bashmet, the “Most Formidable” (New York Times) Violist Today Team Up for Crossover Concerto Eight-City U.S. Tour Kicks Off on February 20 in Seattle and Ends on March 1 in Chicago, with stops in LA, SF, Cleveland, North Bethesda (MD), Boston, and NYC Igor Butman’s Latest CD Magic Land Garners Rave Reviews New York, NY - Three years ago, saxophone virtuoso Igor Butman and viola maestro Yuri Bashmet teamed up ...
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Misha Piatigorsky Trio to Perform at Smoke - NYC
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Two for the Show Media
Pianist, Composer, & Bandleader Misha Piatigorsky will be performing with his Trio at SMOKE Jazz Club in NYC on Thursday January 8th, 2009. Sets at 8:00, 10:00, & 11:30 PM “Misha Piatigorsky is perhaps the most gifted of all the great pianists I've had accompany me over the years." - Mark Murphy The Misha Piatigorsky Trio Misha Piatigorsky – Piano Boris Kozlov –Bass Ari Hoenig - Drums Misha Piatigorsky bio: Misha Piatigorsky, winner of ...
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Igor Lumpert & Inner Textures at Ink Well
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All About Jazz
On Thursday, September 11, 2008, from 8-10:30 p.m. PLG Arts presents Igor Lumpert & Inner Textures: Igor Lumpert on tenor saxophone, Jason Palmer on trumpet, Chris Tordini on bass, and Rodney Green on drums as part of the continuing PLG Arts Jazz at the Inkwell series. “There is a quality to his playing and compositions that has absorbed the rich traditions of jazz music in this country but has also added something new and unidentifiable. “ Jane Ira Bloom, Saxophonist/composer/Grammy ...
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Pianist Misha Piatigorsky Interviewed at AAJ
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All About Jazz
Russian-born pianist Misha Piatigorsky fled from behind the Cold-War-era Iron Curtain with his family to make a new life in a small New Jersey town. He started out as a classical pianist before discovering jazz. Since that discovery, he's moved from bebop to Brazilian to groove music, melding them all seamlessly on his record, Uncommon Circumstance (Misha Music, 2007).
Jason Crane, AAJ contributor and host of The Jazz Session, spoke with Piatigorsky in April 2007.
Check out Misha Piatigorsky: Invent ...
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Misha Piatigorsky Trio Live at Smoke Jazz Club NYC on January 31st, 2008
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Two for the Show Media
Pianist, Composer, & Bandleader Misha Piatigorsky will be performing with his Trio at SMOKE Jazz Club in NYC on Thursday, January 31st, 2008. Sets at 8:00, 10:00, & 11:30 PM “Misha Piatigorsky is perhaps the most gifted of all the great pianists I've had accompany me over the years." --Mark Murphy The Misha Piatigorsky Trio Misha Piatigorsky - Piano Boris Kozlov -Bass Ari Hoenig - Drums Misha Piatigorsky bio: Misha Piatigorsky, winner of the ...
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Les Paul (Mon) PJQ (Tue 6PM) Mingus Big Band (Tues) Misha Piatigorsky Trio (Wed) Apr. 12-15 Dave Douglas & Keystone at the Iridium Jazz Club
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Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB 1650 BROADWAY (Corner of 51st) NEW YORK, NY 10023 RESERVATIONS: 212-582-2121 8:30 & 10:30PM, Fri. & Sat. 3rd Sets AT MIDNIGHT Note: Set Times for Les Paul Remain at 8 & 10PM EVERY MONDAY LES PAUL AND HIS TRIO JOHN COLIANNI - PIANO - LOU PALLO - GUITAR, NICKI PARROTT - BASS Note: Set Times for Les Paul Remain at 8 & 10PM MINGUS LEGACY ...
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