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Chris McCarthy: Still Time to Quit

by Friedrich Kunzmann
Only two minutes into That's All You Get," the opening track to pianist Chris McCarthy's debut recording for Ropeadope Records, Still Time To Quit, and already it seems that everything that had to be said was said. Maybe that's why at this point the track coincidentally also reaches its end. A savage yet controlled display of friction and constant motion. At its core a rabidly jumping call-and-response structure, the opener displays the leader's scarily-dexterous chops on piano through speed as ...
Continue ReadingTony Davis: Golden Year

by Kyle Simpler
Tony Davis definitely knows how to get things done. At 25, he has already earned a Master's Degree and is involved in musical education. He has played and recorded with some of the most notable jazz musicians around, including the group, Works for Me. With Golden Year, his first solo album, Davis captures the energy of his recent experiences and transforms it into an exciting musical offering. This record not only showcases Davis' talent as a guitarist and composer, but ...
Continue ReadingChris McCarthy: Still Time to Quit

by Paul Rauch
From 2017 to 2020, composer and pianist Chris McCarthy charted a path as a noted sideman for such notables as Jerry Bergonzi, Ben Allison and Jason Palmer. He was often seen performing with vibraphonist Sasha Berliner and in duet with vocalist Clotilde Rullaud. In short, he has gained a reputation for imaginative and supportive playing. McCarthy's path has been blazed from a renowned high school program in Seattle, to the cloistered realm of the New England Conservatory, finally ...
Continue ReadingVocalist Kim Maguire Releases 'A Case Of You'

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Kim Maguire
As a girl, Kim spent hours at the piano in her parents’ basement, playing and singing through the agony and ecstasy of what it was to be a gauche teenager with not a lot of social skills, and definitely not a lot of attention from “the right” kind of boy. It was the early 1970’s and she had five songbooks: Carly Simon, Jackson Browne, Joni Mitchell, Roberta Flack and Elton John. A perfect stomping ground for teen angst—and the best ...
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Vocalist Kim Maguire Releases Holiday Single, 'My Favorite Things'

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Kim Maguire
Kim Maguire’s latest single, My Favorite Things," blends the nuanced precision of jazz, the fluidity of dance, and the emotional expression of theatre. This seamless integration is no surprise, given Kim’s extensive background in all three disciplines—her true favorite things. The sweeping vocal brushstrokes of this new release reflect her unique ability to merge jazz with the theatrical training that has shaped her artistry, resulting in a sound that is both dynamic and uniquely intimate. The single features an ensemble ...
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Flutist Hanna Kim Releases Warm, Lush New Single

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Christine King
Hanna Kim has recently released a brand new single named “Alone But Together.” The track is a blooming, lush example of what the artist is capable of, as it showcases her jazz influences. In particular, the artist is particularly notable as a flutist. She is a true master of the instrument and is capable of embracing its full range, revealing its versatility and vibrancy with every note. The arrangement gently unfolds over 6 minutes and 30 seconds, revealing the huge ...
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Oan Kim Releases Debut Album ‘Oan Kim & The Dirty Jazz’

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The Famous Company
Fusing together his different musical influences, Oan Kim takes us on a journey of stylistic exploration with his new album Oan Kim & The Dirty Jazz. The former Film Noir and Chinese Army members’ new direction is jazzier and more experimental, whilst nodding to his past so far in contemporary classical music and electro rock. Oan explains ‘ It was a deliberate decision to give the jazz saxophone a front position on what would otherwise be an indie music album’. ...
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Jazz Bridge Project Names Kim E. Tucker As New Executive Director

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All About Jazz
Jazz Bridge Project, the non-profit organization devoted to assisting Philadelphia-area jazz and blues artists with their crisis needs, has named Kim E. Tucker as its new Executive Director. Ms. Tucker is the fourth person to hold this position in the organization’s 17 years of existence. “We believe Kim is the perfect choice to lead the organization,” said Rhenda Fearrington, a jazz vocalist who is President of the Jazz Bridge Board of Directors. “As the daughter of the late Sue Ford, ...
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Who Were the Kim Loo Sisters?

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JazzWax by Marc Myers
The Andrews Sisters were from Minneapolis. So were the Kim Loo Sisters (above). In all probability, you've heard of the former but not the latter. For every headliner in the late 1930s and '40s, there were dozens if not hundreds of artists who didn't become huge. Reasons vary, ranging from bad breaks or lacking that little something extra. In the case of the Kim Loo Sisters, that variable was less about talent and charm (wait until you see the following ...
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The Romance Continues: Urban-jazz Saxophonist Kim Waters Will Mark His 25th Year With The Release Of “silver Soul” On September 2

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Great Scott P.R.oductions
The first single, “Dreaming Of You,” is the No. 2 most added radio track this week. New York City (10 July 2014): With persistence, patience and passion, romance grows stronger, richer and sweeter each year and for 25 years, urban-jazz saxophonist Kim Waters has written, produced and performed chart-topping candlelight compositions that explore the excitement, exoticism and mystique of love. He will clank glasses on September 2 to celebrate the silver anniversary with the release of his aptly titled 20th ...
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The RRazz Room Presents The Return Of Acclaimed Vocalist Kim Nalley

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Miller Wright & Associates
The RRazz Room, San Francisco’s premier nightclub, will welcome back KIM NALLEY – awarded Most Influential African American in the Bay Area” – for a special two week engagement from July 11 to 22. Ms. Nalley is already being called legendary" and San Francisco institution." With an international reputation as one of world's best jazz and blues vocalists, she is known for her ability to turn a chattering cocktail-sipping crowd into a rapt audience of lifelong fans in minutes. After ...
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The Fabulous Thunderbirds' Kim Wilson Demands Rush Limbaugh Stop Using His Music

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Anne Leighton
The Fabulous Thunderbirds' lead singer Kim Wilson has officially demanded that Rush Limbaugh cease and desist broadcast of any music written, recorded or published by Kim and his band in any context related to or concerning any radio or television broadcast of, by or about Rush Limbaugh. Kim Wilson's memo was issued on Tuesday, March 6 to Clear Channel Communications, Premiere Networks and Broadcasting and Rush Limbaugh directly. Over the years Rush has played the Thunderbirds' Tuff Enuff" and other ...
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U.S. Shutters Megaupload. Founder Kim Dotcom, Others Arrested in New Zealand

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HypeBot
In what is being described at the largest such case in U.S. history, 7 individuals and 2 corporations have been charged in the United States with running an international organized criminal enterprise" responsible for massive worldwide piracy of copyrighted works, through Megaupload.com and related sites. Founder Kim Dotcom and to other Megaupload executives have been detained in New Zealand. The sites were taken offline. The unsealed indictment alleges that the operation generated more than $175 million in criminal proceeds and ...
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