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Jay D'Amico Trio - Nocturne: Jazz Under Glass (2010)

Source: Something Else!
July 14, 2010

By PicoA couple of years ago, pianist Jay D'Amico put out a record that made a fine illustration of his ability to combine the classical stylings of Chopin with the suppleness and relaxed feel of a traditional jazz trio. Tuscan Prelude: Jazz Under Glass was a successful melding of the styles, which has been attempted more often in larger group settings. D'Amico's blend of classical and jazz within such a small group has become something of a specialty ...

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Lenny Popkin - 317 East 32nd (Choice)

Source: Master of a Small House
July 14, 2010

The title on this one is a telltale wink as to the stylistic roots of its principal: Lenny Popkin was and remains a Tristanoite at heart. Like many in the blind pianist's orbit, the tenorist's recording opportunities have been unduly sparse over the decades. This album, recorded by pianist Connie Crothers in front of a New York City audience in the fall of 1979, was Popkin's first as a leader and it's an instantly endearing monument to his improvisational powers. ...

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Music Think Thank: "Jango Listeners Are Real People Who May Become Real Fans."

Source: HypeBot
July 14, 2010

Over at our sister blog Music Think Tank, there are two new posts up.  One is from Ariel Hyatt of Ariel Publicity, on why Madina Lake's bassist Matthew Leone is s hero. The other, from Brian Hazard of Color Theory, is a fascinating case study on passive promotion and Jango.

From The Essay: "I doubt I made all that money back in sales, but dozens of Jango listeners bought albums, friended me on Facebook, and followed me on Twitter. 138 of ...

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Listening Tip: Gene Lees

Source: Rifftides by Doug Ramsey
July 14, 2010

Bill Kirchner writes:

Recently, I taped my next one-hour show for the “Jazz From The Archives" series. Presented by the Institute of Jazz Studies, the series runs every Sunday on WBGO-FM (88.3).

Gene Lees (1928-2010) was one of jazz's foremost essayists and biographers. And he wrote liner notes for a number of classic jazz albums: John Coltrane's Ballads, Bill Evans' Conversations With Myself and At The Montreux Jazz Festival, The Individualism of Gil Evans, and Getz/Gilberto, among others. ...

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Veteran Musician Alfonzo Blackwell's Cutting-edge Modern Jazz Music, Radio News and Prince Talk

Source: One Creative Publicist & Management
July 14, 2010

As Contemporary Jazz Maverick Alfonzo Blackwell completes finishing touches on his forthcoming CD “Quintet: Portrait of Alfonzo Blackwell" for his founded Utopia Records imprint, the record label celebrates Blackwell's 15th Anniversary milestone in the music business, The Soulful Radio Network takes great leap with the major launch of new station in his honor and the music impresario speaks out on Prince's stand on the internet music marketplace. New York, NY--It's a very exciting year for Utopia Records Founder and CEO/President ...

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Khaira Arby's New Album and North American Tour

Source: rock paper scissors, inc.
July 14, 2010

Desert Defiance and Womanly Power: Malian Diva Khaira Arby Invokes the Mystery, History, and Heart of Timbuktu

For women, singing can be the road to personal power. When their voice is as strong as Malian vocalist Khaira Arby's, that power can move mountains, change minds, and win battles.

Arby's rich, potent sound aims to do just that on Timbuktu Traab (Clermont Music; August 9), shifting seamlessly between the edgy and progressive and the traditional and deeply rooted. Inspired by her ...

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Vocalist/songwriter/pianist Rachel Borovik Releases First Album, "Untangled"

Source: Michael Ricci
July 14, 2010

If you stroll by Wally's on Massachusetts Avenue and hear original music coming out of the doorway instead of “Giant Steps," you might be lucky enough to hear the jazzy-cool stylings of Rachel Borovik. Borovik, who released her debut record last month at this world-renowned jazz club, is part '50s lounge singer and part R&B radio starlet, with some neo-soul to wash it down. Untangled, Rachel Borovik's first full-length offering to the world, is a strong album. On the surface ...

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Janaka Selekta: 'Pushing Air'

Source: Chris M. Slawecki
July 14, 2010

Rising Asian Dub, Blog-Turned-Label Chaiwalla's Boombox is Pushing Air

Imagine a place where Indian classical folk traditions collide into the fringes of electronic music. Where the laid back space of dub reggae meets the energy of bass rattling dancefloors. This is the contoured landscape San Francisco based DJ and Producer Janaka Selekta evokes with his debut album, Pushing Air, out on the new label Chaiwalla's Boombox.

Janaka's upbringing is almost as diverse as his music, being born in Sri Lanka, ...

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