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The Microscopic Septet - Friday the 13th (Cuneiform, 2010)

Source: Music and More by Tim Niland
October 13, 2010

The Microscopic Septet were a popular band on the downtown New York jazz scene in the 1980's and early 90's before going an extended hiatus. After Cuneiform Records put out some very nice re-issues of their earlier LP's in 2006, the group reunited and cut a comeback album called Lobster Leaps In, and now issue their second post comeback album, a collection of songs by the great composer and pianist Thelonious Monk. The group consists of Phillip Johnston on soprano ...

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Matt Haimovitz and Uccello release MEETING OF THE SPIRITS: Jazz milestones re-imagined for a big band of cellos

Source: Shira Gilbert PR
October 12, 2010

"Haimovitz's ingenuity, inventiveness and the sheer range of sounds he is able to produce from his instrument is jaw-dropping." —All Music Guide OXINGALE RECORDS PRESENTS Matt Haimovitz | Uccello MEETING OF THE SPIRITS Jazz milestones re-imagined for a big band of cellos in arrangements by David Sanford FEATURING JOHN MCLAUGHLIN, ELECTRIC GUITAR MATT WILSON PECUSSION + JAN JARCZYK KEYBOARD DIGITAL RELEASE: SEPTEMBER 28, 2010 | CD RELEASE: NOVEMBER 9, 2010 Renowned for his fascinating and far-reaching ...

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Frank Sinatra Inspires Title Track of Lorenza Ponce's 'Soul Shifter' CD

Source: Seth Cohen PR
October 12, 2010

Slinky Collection of Roots Rock, Ethereal Vocals and Blues Violin, as Lorenza Ponce Goes Americana and Pays Complex Homage to Sinatra's Impact as a 'Soul Shifter' From Sidewoman to Rocker Chick, With a Little Encouragement from Sheryl Crow Singer/violinist Lorenza Ponce has crafted a sultry rock/Americana collection on her new CD, 'Soul Shifter.' Featuring her ethereal vocals and blues violin, Ponce's album charts a path out of the shadows and into the spotlight for a talented artist who has spent ...

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Guitarist/Composer Nat Janoff Releases New CD "Come Together Move Apart"

Source: Michael Ricci
October 12, 2010

Come Together Move Apart is guitarist/composer Nat Janoff's latest release as a band leader. The new recording features John Escreet (piano), Francois Moutin (double bass), and Chris Carroll (drums). Come Together Move Apart is a collection of all new original compositions and effectively melds Janoff's background in traditional jazz with his independent exploration of non-traditional harmonies and improvising. After playing a series of live shows with this band, Janoff decided that these musicians were the ones who could best interpret ...

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New CD release in September 2010: Trine "+1"on the TrineArc Music label

Source: Rick Britto
October 12, 2010

TRINE: “+1" (TrineArc Music) “+1," Trine's second recording, continues further with the trios collective improvisational explorations with the addition of bassist Chris Lopes to the core trio, Jim Robitaille; guitar, Rick Britto; sax, Chris Poudrier; drums. The musical selections on the CD have the group evolving with a multi- directional compositional palette. One third of the CD allows the quartet to develop many musical devices and textures such as with the pedal point/ drone of: “Passage" and the time sketches ...

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Jason Adasiewicz - Sun Rooms (Delmark, 2010)

Source: Music and More by Tim Niland
October 12, 2010

A mainstay on the Chicago jazz scene as both a leader and valued member of collective ensembles, Jason Adasiewicz is continuing the progressive jazz tradition on the vibraphone begun by the likes of Bobby Hutcherson and Khan Jamal. Where the previous albums with his group Rolldown have included horn players, this is a lean and tight ensemble with Adasiewicz on vibes, Nate McBride on bass and Mike Reed on drums. They develop a light and nimble sound beginning with “Get ...

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Huddie "Lead Belly" Ledbetter, "Bourgeois Blues" (1997)

Source: Something Else!
October 12, 2010

By Nick Deriso Huddie “Lead Belly" Ledbetter was a man of sweeping appetites, for songs, for drink and for life. This made his music rugged and true, but also got him into his share of big trouble. Very big. Ledbetter, born on Jan. 29, 1885 on the Jeter Plantation near Mooringsport, La., would spend several stints in jail, once reportedly lived as a recluse from the law under an assumed name, and was known to resolve every-day conflict with violence ...

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Floyd McDaniel - West Side Baby (Delmark, 1994, 2010)

Source: Music and More by Tim Niland
October 11, 2010

Guitarist and singer Floyd McDaniel had a lengthy and successful career in the Chicago blues scene playing a subtle, jazz influenced music that was very accessible yet remained compelling and exciting. On this live recording from Europe, he is backed by Dave Specter and the Bluebirds, a tight ensemble that gives McDaniel the support he needs while not getting in his way. T-Bone Walker appears to be McDaniel's guiding star, and one of the highlights of the recording is Walker's ...

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