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Adam Rudolph and Ralph Jones - Ya Ya- (Meta)

Source: Master of a Small House
April 20, 2010

Subtitled “A Psalm of Prototypical Vibrations", Adam Rudolph's latest project for percussion and partner is firmly ensconced in the guiding spiritual philosophy that has long informed his playing. Under his conception, rhythms are a conduit and connective tissue for life. Percussive instruments, referred to here as membranophones and idiophones, are but one family of vessels through which these healing and sustaining vibrations travel. Rudolph's partner Ralph Jones handles a variety of reed and wind instruments, referred to collectively as aerophones, ...

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Reconsidering "The Sidewinder"

Source: Riffs on Jazz by John Anderson
April 20, 2010

Trumpeter Lee Morgan's “The Sidewinder" is an example of familiarity breeding contempt. The 1963 hit tune, from the album of the same name, was used as the theme in Chrysler car commercials at the time. This was without permission from Morgan or Blue Note Records - threats of lawsuits caused the commercials to be quickly taken off the air. But even Morgan thought the tune was just “filler" for the album. This is a bit surprising because Morgan desperately needed ...

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Vocalist Beat Kaestli Releases New CD "Invitation" on Chesky Records

Source: Two for the Show Media
April 20, 2010

CHESKY RECORDS will be releasing Invitation [SACD348], the debut album of vocalist, Beat Kaestli, on CHESKY RECORDS on April 13, 2010. Invitation [SACD348] features Billy Drummond on drums, Jay Leonhart on bass, Paul Meyers on guitar, Joel Frahm on saxophone and Kenny Rampton on Trumpet. Invitation [SACD348] marks the first release for CHESKY RECORDS in 2010. Invitation [SACD348] was recorded at historic St. Peter's Church in Chelsea, New York City. Instead of close miking all the instruments, CHESKY RECORDS uses ...

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Israeli Guitarist Yotam Fronts All-Star Lineup on JLP Debut, "Resonance" --May 4 Release Features Christian McBride, Aaron Goldberg, Greg Hutchinson A

Source: DL Media
April 20, 2010

May 4 Release Features Christian McBride Aaron Goldberg, Greg Hutchinson and Special Guest Roy Hargrove On Resonance, his debut for Jazz Legacy Productions, accomplished Israeli guitarist-composer Yotam (full name Yotam Silberstein) has one foot firmly planted in his bebop roots while also showcasing his love of Brazilian music, American blues, Jamaican reggae and Israeli folk songs. Tying this highly eclectic program together is Yotam's exceptional, rhythmically assured six-string work, which is marked by his inviting warm tones, clear articulation ...

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Brooklyn Jazz Underground Records to Release Anticipation, the New Recording from Trumpeter/Composer David Smith

Source: Jason Byrne, Red Cat Publicity
April 19, 2010

BROOKLYN JAZZ UNDERGROUND RECORDS To Release ANTICIPATION, The New Recording From Trumpeter/Composer DAVID SMITH (Available May 25 on, digital release date is May 4) Featuring Kenji Omae (sax), Nate Radley (guitar), Gary Wang (bass) & Greg Ritchie (drums) CD Release Celebration - May 4 @ The Cornelia Street Cafe! “David Smith's lyricism and sincerity of line and inflection combines well with his expanded sense of intervallic melodic construction. The result is a style rich in content, engaging emotionally and rich ...

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The Jazz Mann Reviews "The Alvo Sessions"

Source: Michael Ricci
April 19, 2010

"Delightfully melodic guitar trio music from a highly skilled band led by drummer Sandro Dominelli." Sandro Dominelli is a drummer and composer based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. His three previous releases “CafVarze Jazz" (2003, “Meet Me In The Alley" (2005) and Passages (2006) were well received in Canada garnering various awards and winning Dominelli a loyal following. Well respected by his fellow musicians he has worked with the leading figures of the Canadian jazz scene and with visiting American luminaries ...

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Announcing New Recommendations

Source: Rifftides by Doug Ramsey
April 19, 2010

Joe Martin, Not By Chance (Anzic). At the outset, bassist Martin's album has the air of Downtown New York Generic, but the quality of the musicians and the playing soon kicks it into uniqueness. By the time they reach the ballad “A Dream," Martin, saxophonist Chris Potter, pianist Brad Mehldau and drummer Marcus Gilmore have the listener fully involved for the rest of the seventy minutes. Martin augments his eight nicely made compositions with “The Balloon Song," a Jaco Pastorius ...

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Songstress Robin McKelle to Release "Mess Around" on E1 Music

Source: DL Media
April 19, 2010

SONGSTRESS ROBIN MCKELLETO RELEASE MESS AROUND ON E1 MUSICALBUM SHOWCASES A NUMBER OF GENRESINCLUDING SOUL, BLUES, AND JAZZU.S. TOUR DATES IN SUPPORTOF MAY 4TH RELEASE“I've wanted to do this kind of album for a long time. It's a project that spans a number of genres: soul, blues and jazz - all musical styles I love and which define my personality. It's an organic, flesh-and-blood record, recorded with musicians close to me. ...

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