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The JCA Orchestra: Live At The BPC

by Jerome Wilson
The JCA Orchestra has been an important part of the Boston jazz scene since it formed in 1985. Several of its recordings are dominated by the compositions of its leader, Darrell Katz, but this live concert from the Berklee Performance Center features works by several orchestra members other than Katz and gives a fuller picture of the orchestra's range. Violinist Mimi Rabson contributes two atmospheric pieces. Romanpole" is a musical culture clash inspired by the period when the ...
Continue ReadingJoe Taylor, Sean O'Bryan Smith, Tony "Thunder" Smith collaborate on new jazz project

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Sean O'Bryan Smith
Moonwatcher Music Announces Taylor, Smith, and Thunder New York based Independent label Moonwatcher Music is proud to announce the collaboration of Taylor, Smith, and Thunder. The trio consists of Grammy nominated guitarist/producer Joe Taylor, Internationally acclaimed bassist/solo artist Sean O'Bryan Smith, and the legendary drummer Tony “Thunder" Smith,. Taylor, Smith, and Thunder will be compiling their decades of experience and virtuosity for a contemporary jazz release sure to be tentatively released later in 2011. With each members extensive background working ...
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