Depart

Depart: Mountain Messenger

by Chris May
May 19, 2008

The histories of the players who make up the powerhouse trio Depart are distinguished, but give only a small clue to the nature of the music they offer on Mountain Messenger or its predecessor, Reloaded (ACT Music, 2006), the group's debut.

Austrian saxophonist Harry Sokal and the Swiss rhythm team of bassist Heiri Kanzig and drummer Jojo Mayer have all, together and separately, been members of Mattias Ruegg's Vienna Art Orchestra. Sokal has also played with pianist Carla ...

Swiss Minimalistic Jazz Ensemble Akku Quintet To Release Fourth Album Depart On Trey Gunn's 7d Media Label

Source: Glass Onyon PR - Keith James
April 23, 2019

The Akku Quintet was founded by drummer and composer Manuel Pasquinelli. Says renown writer Sid Smith, “Best-known for his work in Swiss post-rock minimalist outfit, SONAR, Pasquinelli's writing contains an almost cinematic dimension that encompasses bittersweet moods and moments of unfolding drama.” The band is based in Switzerland, from where they dispense a minimalistic jazz groove to great effect. Since their first concerts in 2011 the band gained more and more international attention (North-America tour in autumn 2018). Their debut ...
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Ladies Sing the Blues Cruise--Carnival Cruise Lines - Triumph will depart New Orleans, LA on 12/6

Source: Just Roots PR
July 19, 2010

LADIES SING THE BLUES CRUISE December 6, 2010--December 11, 2010

Carnival Cruise Lines--TRIUMPH, New Orleans, LA

Carnival Cruise Lines--Triumph will depart New Orleans, LA on 12/6--11/2010 with Jomar Records recording artist Pat Hunter “National Woman in Blues, Vol 1" on board as one of the three featured female performers on this 'blues cruise.' Miss Hunter's All Star band will have Steve Nixon (IL); formerly of the Ronnie Baker Brooks Band, on keys; Sarasota Slim (FL) as lead guitarist; Nitro ...
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As Dick Cheney Prepares to Depart, His Mystery Lingers

Source: All About Jazz
January 19, 2009

Angler: The Cheney Vice Presidency A few weeks ago, outgoing White House chief of staff Joshua Bolten gathered nearly a dozen former chiefs of staff in his corner West Wing office and held a courtesy orientation session for Rahm Emanuel, the next man to assume the second hardest job in Washington.

The idea was for each former chief to give Emanuel some practical advice on how to function in his new role. And so around the table they ...
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Stix Hooper To Depart As President Of Mack Avenue Records

Source: All About Jazz
November 6, 2003

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