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Swedish Saxophonist Karl-Martin Almqvist Profiled at AAJ

Source: All About Jazz
June 19, 2008

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

Source: All About Jazz
June 18, 2008

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

Source: All About Jazz
June 17, 2008

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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Discover "Related Artists" at AAJ

Source: All About Jazz
June 9, 2008

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New Arrivals at the JazzLoft: Bill Frisell's History, Mystery", Don Pullen's "Capricorn Rising" (LP) and More!

Source: All About Jazz
June 5, 2008

Dear Jazz Listening Friends,

We've added some exciting new titles new products to our growing inventory of jazz-related music and accessories at the JazzLoft.com.

See our extensive list below

We ship free on all orders exceeding $50, so order in bulk! (Note: free shipping does not apply to CD Sleeves)

Hope you enjoy the latest additions, and feel free to contact us about special orders. If you are a jazz musician or record label, we can sell your music. ...

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More Free Jazz Downloads at AAJ

Source: All About Jazz
May 28, 2008

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Festival International Musique Actuelle Victoriaville 2008: Complete Coverage

Source: All About Jazz
May 22, 2008

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Saxophonist George Garzone Profiled at AAJ

Source: All About Jazz
May 21, 2008

An esoteric system and guru status among musicians makes for an easy target in today's niche-driven market. Terms like musician's musician and classicist start getting thrown around as a way to commodify and explain away public indifference. This, luckily, is a non-issue for George Garzone. The veteran saxophonist has avoided pigeonholing his entire career, letting his emotionally resonant music speak for itself. “We never put in any boundaries on the music," said the saxophonist of his longstanding group The Fringe ...

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