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The Mighty Arnett Cobb
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JazzWax by Marc Myers
Known as the “Wild Man of the Tenor Sax," Arnett Cobb began his recording career with the Lionel Hampton Orchestra in 1943. He quickly became one of the band's stars, and his solos were eagerly awaited by audiences. But Cobb would suffer several Job-like misfortunes, only to fight his way back to the microphone, where he established himself as one of the greats on his instrument. The first incident occurred in 1928, when Cobb was 10. After sliding out of ...
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The New York Standards Quartet Celebrates Ten Years Of Touring & Recording With New CD "Power Of 10"
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Jason Byrne, Red Cat Publicity
The New York Standards Quartet Celebrates Ten Years of Touring & Recording With New CD Power Of 10 Feat. Tim Armacost (saxophones), David Berkman (piano), Michael Janisch (double bass), Gene Jackson (drums) Available on Whirlwind Recordings March 18, 2016 (US & Japan) (December 4, 2015 in Europe) CD Release Celebration: April 28 @ Smalls, NYC NYSQ Upcoming “Power of 10" Japan Tour July 15-Shizuoka-Lifetime July 16-Osaka-Always July 17-Himeji-Layla July 19-Okayama-Cafe Soho July 20-22-Kita Kyushu-Workshop and Two Concerts July 24-Kyoto-Live Spot ...
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"Real Feels": The Roots of Success for John Raymond
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JazzINK by Andrea Canter
"I feel like the album captures the seed of something on its way to becoming more honest and beautiful, and I think there's a certain “magic" to that that makes it special to me." —John Raymond “Electrifyingly new and strangely familiar at the same time…with his mix of modern sounds and old-fashioned feeling, Raymond is steering jazz in the right direction.” —Downbeat Magazine Few young musicians truly find success when they spread their wings in the Big Apple. That Twin ...
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Jay & Kai Plus 6: 1956
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JazzWax by Marc Myers
Since we're on the subject this week of multiple instruments of the same stripe working together, let's dig one of the best albums of trombones— Jay & Kay + 6, produced by George Avakian over three dates in April 1956 for the Columbia label. It's almost frightening to write down who's on this octet album. In the trombone chairs: J.J. Johnson, Kai Winding, Bob Alexander, Eddie Bert, Urbie Green, Jimmy Cleveland (tb) Tom Mitchell and Bart Varsalona (b-tb). The rhythm section: ...
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Sophisticated Ladies: Piano Gems of the Past Year
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JazzINK by Andrea Canter
Claire Ritter, Deanna Witkowski and Janice Friedman are not household names on the piano jazz circuit. But like the best ingredients, their taste and intrigue far outshines their notoriety. In late 2014 and 2015, each released a recording worthy of “top ten" status as well as repeated listening. Once a student of Mary Lou Williams and later Ran Blake, as well as former faculty at the New England Conservatory of Music, Claire Ritter has amassed a long list of grants ...
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Sweet Honey In The Rock Recently Released New Single “Second Line Blues”
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Miles High Productions
GRAMMY-nominated, Sweet Honey In The Rock gears up for their upcoming album #LoveinEvolution (out January 22nd) via SHE-ROCKS 5, INC./Appleseed Recordings (distributed by E1 Entertainment). The A Capella ensemble recently released their second single and music video, “Second Line Blues,” available now on iTunes and Amazon. The album’s stark second single “Second Line Blues” with its cryptic snare drum cadence, roll calls the names of innocent people that have fallen victim to murder at the hands of anyone from deranged ...
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Wes Montgomery: Night in Indy
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JazzWax by Marc Myers
George Klabin and Zev Feldman at Resonance Records have done it again. The dynamic duo have surfaced yet more rare Wes Montgomery, with the full participation of Robert Montgomery of the Montgomery estate. This time it's Wes Montgomery: One Night in Indy, recorded on January 18, 1959 in Indianapolis. Guitarist Wes Montgomery here was backed by Eddie Higgins on piano, an unknown bassist and Walter Perkins on drums. First released on vinyl as a 10-inch LP some months back as ...
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Saxophonist Russ Nolan's First Live Recording, "Sanctuary From The Ordinary: Live At Firehouse 12," To Be Released Feb. 12
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Terri Hinte Publicity
Saxophonist/composer/arranger Russ Nolan has been documenting his explorations of Latin rhythms and modern jazz harmony on record since the release of his 2004 debut, Two Colors. He has worked with special guests like percussionist Victor Rendon and pianists Kenny Werner and Manuel Valera while deepening ties with players who eventually coalesced into his working group. For his sixth CD, Nolan set himself up for a new challenge by recording the session live in performance. The inspired results may be heard ...
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