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Saxophonist Kidd Jordan Profiled at AAJ
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All About Jazz
“Oh yes, I lost compositions, all my music, my instruments... pretty much everything," smiles Kidd Jordan.
He hasn't actually mentioned Hurricane Katrina by name, nor does his voice betray the bitterness he must still feel, even two-and-a-half years after the disaster that nearly cost him members of his family.
There is gentleness in his delivery, but it's underpinned by steel, by a determination to press on in the face of unbelievable tragedy and to do so with an unpretentiously positive ...
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Rising Star Esperanza Spalding Profiled at AAJ
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All About Jazz
Fresh off a European tour with George Wein, Esperanza Spalding nestled into the cozy settings of the Regatta bar. Spalding, a former student and instructor at Berklee College of Music, has played numerous venues in Boston. But this occasion was special. May 29, 2008 celebrated the release of her debut CD, Esperanza, and marked the first time the talented bassist and singer headlined this particular cornerstone on Boston's jazz scene.
As Spalding gracefully strolled toward the stage, her audience enthusiastically ...
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AAJ Wins 7th Consecutive Jazz Journalists Association Award
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All About Jazz
Philadelphia, PA - All About Jazz won its seventh consecutive Jazz Journalists Association (JJA) Award for Best Website Concentrating on Jazz--making it the top winning single category nominee since the inception of the JJA awards.
“It was another terrific year for All About Jazz... We've expanded our reach dramatically and we're very excited about what's happening in 2008," said Michael Ricci, Founder and Publisher. “Look for several new features, localized versions of AAJ, and more (free) professional services soon."
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Swedish Saxophonist Karl-Martin Almqvist Profiled at AAJ
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All About Jazz
In his native Sweden they call big, bearded Karl-Martin Almqvist “The Bear." He's one the best of the current crop of jazz saxophonists there.
Critics even make comparisons with Lars Gullin, the legendary reedman who gave Swedish jazz its own, highly distinctive voice. “I would love to be able to say Gullin was my first influence," Almqvist responds ruefully. “But actually, you know, it was Dexter Gordon. He was the first tenor player that really did it for me."
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All About Jazz Tops 20,000 Alexa.com Ranking
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All About Jazz
All About Jazz eclipsed the 20,000 Alexa.com ranking mark making it one of the highest ranked websites in the world. With a current rank of 19,566, AAJ has joined an elite group of music websites like PopMatters.com and JamBase.com. “It's doubtful we'll ever challenge the likes of RollingStone.com (2,194) or Billboard.com (1,639), but our current rank is phenomenal for a niche music website... and we don't have the support of a national print brand," stated Michael Ricci, founder and publisher ...
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Demetrius "DJ" Turner Up-and-Coming Saxophonist
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All About Jazz
Ongoing series to provide a vital youth perspective to both established artists and future stars.
We've all heard comments about jazz being “the music of old men," and an art form with a questionable future. Then along comes young Demetrius “DJ" Turner II, whose performances have garnered the admiration of thousands, before he's even old enough to drive a car!
Jazz enthusiasts lucky enough to hear him play such old school classics as “Take Five," “'Round Midnight," and “Georgia On ...
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