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Festival

Marcus Miller: Casablanca, Morocco, April 24, 2012

Source: Mehdi El Mouden
April 27, 2012

By Mehdi El Mouden A number of great American jazzmen have visited Morocco to play in the numerous jazz festivals organized throughout the year, to name Archie Shepp,Randy Weston,Roy Hargroove,Peter Cincotti and many other American figures who made their stamp on Jazz History. This time was Marcus Miller's turn to tread Jazzablanca's stage on a memorable evening that enthralled connoisseurs, amateurs, and fans. In the midst of the applause and the standing ovation, Marcus explained that it's the first time ...

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Opinion

A Journey to The Self: Tribute to Esbjorn Svensson / Trio

Source: Mehdi El Mouden
November 22, 2010

By Mehdi El Mouden He never claimed to play jazz and was often at pains to explain his music. Esbjorn Svensson could blend together electric frenzy along with jazz swing. The result is often a tripping music, punctuated with ending trance. The first notes leave the impression of climbing stairs. Repetitive, rapid and accompanied with drums, they pave the ground for the journey to be undertaken. Unlike songs where one's mind can stray a bit for stroll, Svensson's songs compel ...

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