Rasul Siddik

Rasul Siddik: House of Art

Read "House of Art" reviewed by Clifford Allen

by Clifford Allen
September 3, 2009

The idea of playing free within a set of modes or changes is certainly nothing new in the world of creative music, but it can still be striking when a musician talks about following in the footsteps of Charlie Parker or Max Roach as such. To hear music like that of Paris-based trumpeter Rasul Siddik and his Now! Artet is an instant reminder of how truly vanguard playing can exist in timeworn formats. For House of Art's ...

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Performance / Tour

Jazz This Week: Mulgrew Miller, Rasul Siddik, Tortoise, Dave Black, and More

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
September 24, 2009

Though this week's schedule of jazz and creative music in St. Louis isn't quite as jam-packed as last week's, there are still a number of notable performances happening over the next few days that are worthy of your attention. Let's go to the highlights:Tonight, the very fine pianist Mulgrew Miller opens a four-night run that continues through Saturday at Jazz at the Bistro. Miller was the subject of one of the very first concert reviews on StLJN four ...
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Nu-Art Series to Present Concerts by Trio 3, Rasul Siddik

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
September 9, 2009

The Nu-Art Series, run by trumpeter, gallery owner and former arts administrator George Sams out of his Metropolitan Gallery downtown, is kicking off its fall 2009 season this month with two concerts featuring former St. Louisans who have earned international acclaim in the jazz world.The group Trio 3, featuring saxophonist and former St. Louisan Oliver Lake (pictured), bassist Reggie Workman and drummer Andrew Cyrille, will perform on Saturday, September 19. The following week, trumpeter Rasul Siddik returns home ...
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Video / DVD

STLJN Saturday Video Showcase: Hamiet Bluiett with Trifactor, Plus Rasul Siddik and the Now! Artet

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
August 31, 2008

This week, let's take a look at some clips featuring a couple of the musicians who will be taking part in the upcoming “BAG and Beyond" events to be held September 12 - 14 at the Metropolitan Gallery in St. Louis. The first video features the well-known baritone saxophonist (and resident of Brooklyn, IL) Hamiet Bluiett performing with violinist Billy Bang and percussionist Kahil El'Zabar under the collective moniker Trifactor. The clip ...
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