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Art Hodes: I Remember Bessie

Source: JazzWax by Marc Myers
July 12, 2013

The end of World War II remains the most profound demarcation in jazz history. Jazz changed so radically and abruptly after 1945 that fans of the music split into two bickering camps. Pre-war jazz fans argued that their music had structure, charm and romanticism that post-war jazz lacked. Post-war jazz fans countered that their music was about individualism, advocacy and daring—viewing pre-war jazz as archaic, formulaic and dull. Pianist Art Hodes [prounced HOE-diss] was considered a pre-war pianist and often ...

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Brian Kelly Produces Contemporary Jazz Project

Source: Brian Kelly
July 12, 2013

Bay Area composer and pianist Brian Kelly is currently producing a contemporary jazz album of his own compositions featuring saxophonist Eric Crystal (Boz Scaggs, Vijay Iyer), trumpet player Mike Olmos (Etta James, Pete Escovedo), and drummer David Rokeach (Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles). This will be the follow-up album to his 2008 release, Afterplay (on the Skylight Music label), which was awarded #2 “Contemporary Jazz Album" by Independent Music Awards and nominated “Best Instrumental Jazz Album 2009" category by Just Plain ...

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Upcoming CD Release From Willie Oteri

Source: Willie Oteri
July 12, 2013

WILLIE OTERI and SHRUNKEN HEAD SHOP Live In Germany Release date: August 27, 2013 Recordings from German tour dates in 2012 of guitarist Willie Oteri (WD-41, Spiral Out, Dino J.A. Deane, Scott Amendola, Tony Levin, Mike Keneally, etc.) have produced several live tracks that have been edited and mixed for an album titled Shrunken Head Shop – Live In Germany to be released in CD format on August 27, 2013. Prior to the official CD release ...

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Duduka Da Fonseca: New Samba

Source: JazzWax by Marc Myers
July 11, 2013

Imagine a cat playing the drums with its whiskers and you'll have a sense of what makes Duduka Da Fonseca so special. When he plays bossa nova, it's not your standard-issue shuffle rhythm. Duduka is constantly trying new ways to approach the cool folk style. This is certainly the case on his new album: New Samba Jazz Directions (Zoho). Let me quote from Duduka's liner notes: “Samba and bossa nova (which originated from samba) have been at the heart of ...

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David Chesky Releases "Jazz in the New Harmonic" (Chesky Records)

Source: Chris M. Slawecki
July 10, 2013

David Chesky’s Jazz in the New Harmonic (Chesky Records) puts the acclaimed pianist and composer’s own personal twist on bridging the disparate worlds of jazz and classical. The music has its roots in Third Stream, the hybrid term coined in 1957 by Gunther Schuller to identify a new emerging musical sensibility that was essentially a confluence of classical music and jazz, with improvisation being a vital component. Since then, composers like John LaPorta, John Lewis, Stan Kenton, George Russell and ...

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The Wrong Object Returns with "After the Exhibition" (MoonJune)

Source: Leonardo Pavkovic
July 10, 2013

Belgian prog heavyweights The Wrong Object make a spectacular return to center stage, with a studio album of brilliant original compositions — and monumental significance! After a five-year absence, After The Exhibition showcases a variety of fresh, powerful material, masterfully delivered by a capable, cohesive new lineup. With their aesthetics still rooted in an array of storied inspirational models, The Wrong Object ventures further into hybrid musical territories — pushing the boundaries of progressive jazz, rock and contemporary music; yielding ...

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Joe Lovano, Ravi Coltrane, Dave Liebman Fan-funded Artistshare Recording

Source: Brian Camelio
July 9, 2013

We are very pleased to introduce the Saxophone Summit: Visitation CD Project. This unique fan-funded ArtistShare project brings together some of the most monumental figures in jazz: saxophone titans Dave Liebman, Joe Lovano, and Ravi Coltrane will join forces with an equally dynamic rhythm section featuring pianist Phil Markowitz, bassist Cecil McBee, and drummer Billy Hart to create an exciting album featuring all-new music. Participants in Sax Summit's Visitation Project on ArtistShare will receive access to exclusive artist interviews, sketches ...

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Funk Saxophonist Donn Bynum Reveals A Treasure Chest With “my Favorite Songs”

Source: Cheryl Hughey Promotions
July 8, 2013

Sizzling with grooves, My Favorite Songs by funk saxophonist Donn Bynum will be something you’ll definitely want to add to your summer cool. Carefully crafted by seasoned and professional musicians, guest appearances include guitarist Paul Jackson Jr., bassist Sekou Bunch and drummer Lyndon Rochelle. Vocals include Dee Cole on “Come with Me” and Donn’s own soulful singing on five songs. Co-producers include gospel recording artist Kynne Smith (“Right Now Right Now” and “There Goes My Heart”) and highly sought after ...

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