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Norwegian Nu Jazz Trumpeter Nils Petter Molvaer Interviewed at AAJ

Source: All About Jazz
October 2, 2006

There's no overstating the impact that Nils Petter Molvaer's debut CD Khmer made when it was released on the ECM label in 1997. It was the first shot across the bow of the jazz world that a new concept for improvised music had arrived--one where live sampling, beats and turntables coexist beside conventional instruments, albeit ones that are processed beyond recognition.

But while Molvaer commands large audiences around the world, the lack of distribution of his post-ECM discs in the ...

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Bill Frisell Interviewed at AAJ

Source: All About Jazz
September 26, 2006

Bill Frisell is well suited to Seattle's leisurely pace. The Grammy-winning guitarist and composer moved here in 1989 and immediately took to the area. Unlike the high-strung, overcrowded populace of New York City, Seattle residents drive a little slower and breathe a little deeper.

All About Jazz Seattle's Jason West caught up with the stylistically unbound guitarist to talk about living in Seattle, and his new record with bassist Ron Carter and drummer Paul Motian.

Check out Bill Frisell: Why ...

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Chris Walden Interviewed at AAJ

Source: All About Jazz
September 25, 2006

Chris Walden is a highly gifted and creative composer and arranger who is equally at home writing and conducting music for film, TV, and jazz venues. His recent Grammy nominations for his debut big band CD Home of My Heart (Origin, 2005) and the release of the follow-up CD, No Bounds (Origin, 2006), provided the occasion for an All About Jazz interview.

Veteran AAJ contributor Victor L. Schermer caught up with Walden to talk about his relocation from Germany to ...

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Interview with Michele Hendricks at Jazzitalia

Source: All About Jazz
September 20, 2006

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Sonny Fortune Interviewed at AAJ

Source: All About Jazz
September 19, 2006

Sonny Fortune is one of the most exciting saxophonists in jazz today, with a searing sound that is all his own. Fortune served as a sideman with a variety of leaders, including Elvin Jones, Mongo Santamaria, Buddy Rich, McCoy Tyner, Miles Davis and Nat Adderley, but it as a leader that he has truly made his mark in music. He currently leads a quartet, is co-leader with Gary Bartz and Vincent Herring of the cooperative group The Three Altos, and ...

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Dave Holland Interviewed at AAJ

Source: All About Jazz
September 18, 2006

So far this century, Dave Holland has hit his stride and is enjoying success like few others have matched during the same period of time. He's got the chance to enjoy it now. Make no mistake; it is the fruits of hard labor that he is tasting. And make no mistake that the hard work and the successes bring with it a dose of well-earned satisfaction as Holland eyes his 60th birthday this fall.

AAJ contributor RJ DeLuke got the ...

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Bennie Maupin Interviewed at AAJ

Source: All About Jazz
September 12, 2006

Bennie Maupin may be a multi-instrumentalist, but he's best-known as the bass clarinetist on albums including Miles Davis' classic Bitches Brew and Herbie Hancock's Head Hunters.

His own discography as a leader is small, but he made a welcome return this year with the Cryptogramophone release, Penumbra. A more intimate, acoustic set, it features Maupin with bassist Darek Oles, drummer Michael Stephans and longtime associate, percussionist Daryl Munyungo Jackson.

AAJ New York contributor Rex Butters had the opportunity to speak ...

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Kenny Garrett Interviewed at AAJ Today

Source: All About Jazz
September 11, 2006

Alto saxophonist and composer Kenny Garrett has released more than a dozen albums over a career spanning nearly three decades. His resume would make the average jazz fan weak in the knees: Freddy Hubbard, Woody Shaw, Miles Davis, Art Blakey, the Duke Ellington Band, the Mel Lewis Orchestra, and many others.

AAJ Contributor Jason Crane spoke with Garrett recently, about working with the Duke Ellington Orchestra, Freddie Hubbard and, of course, Miles Davis. He also spoke in detail about Garrett's ...

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