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Mal Waldron - Searching In Grenoble: The 1978 Solo Piano Concert
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Tompkins Square
Searching In Grenoble: The 1978 Solo Piano Concert is a previously unissued recording of jazz icon Mal Waldron's mesmerizing performance at the “Five Days of Jazz" series in Grenoble, France on March 23, 1978. Waldron was Billie Holiday’s final accompanist, played on classic sessions with John Coltrane, Charles Mingus and Jackie McLean among others, and recorded dozens of solo albums as a leader before his passing in 2002. Originally produced by the legendary André Francís and transferred from the original ...
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Clark Terry: 'Color Changes'
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JazzWax by Marc Myers
The revived Candid Records has just reissued another five albums from its archives. Founded in 1960 as a subsidiary of Cadence Records, the label was overseen by jazz author and critic Nat Hentoff, who served as Candid's A&R director. This meant he chose what to record and how to produce the records. The last time I posted about Candid in April, the label had just re-issued Charles Mingus Presents Charles Mingus (1960), Max Roach's We Insist!: Freedom Now Suite (1960), ...
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Montreal-Based Pianist-Composer Andrés Vial Explores A Lyrical Vision On Juno-Nominated 'When Is Ancient?,' Set For Physical Release On September 30
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Terri Hinte Publicity
Lyricism is the order of the day on When Is Ancient?, the sixth album by Montreal pianist-composer Andrés Vial, releasing in the U.S. September 30 on his own Chromatic Audio label. Recorded with a trio featuring bassist Martin Heslop and drummer Tommy Crane, the album is an expressive affair packed with rumination, sensitive interplay, and stunning melody. Initially released as a streaming-only album on December 31, 2020, When Is Ancient? has already garnered considerable acclaim, including a 2022 Juno Award ...
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Hampton Hawes: 'Four!'
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JazzWax by Marc Myers
By the late 1950s in Los Angeles, golf had become as vital to a jazz musician's income as a working automobile. The sport was a social meeting ground, a place to get to know musicians off the bandstand. Several of the West Coast jazz musicians I've interviewed talked about the importance of the golf course in terms of work opportunities and camaraderie. This was especially true for black musicians, who were able to build friendships with white musicians who could ...
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Singer Tony Hightower Releases His New Project 'Legacy' To Critical Acclaim! Featured On JazzFM-London!
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Scott Thompson Public Relations
Mentored by the late, great Freddy Cole! Singer/Songwriter Tony Hightower is taking up the mantle to be a bridge that ushers R&B audiences into jazz…real jazz. With years of experience as a musical performer and actor with familiar roots that place him firmly within the music’s firmament, Atlanta-native Hightower is still just getting started on this benevolent turn in his journey. And he is bringing a lot of young people with him. His sophomore project, Legacy, (released June 24th on ...
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Vocalist Kathy Ingraham's Inspiring New Jazz Album, 'Everlasting Cool' Is Out Of This World
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Powderfinger Promotions
“Everlasting Cool features Kathy Ingraham in top form.” —Scott Yanow Out of this world jazz vocalist and composer Kathy Ingraham returns with the release of her third solo album, Everlasting Cool. Adding to the catalogue of her debut album Cool Night (2017) and follow up album Paper Doll (2020), which are comprised primarily of original works, she wanted to pay homage to the artists who have inspired her as a composer. Maintaining the style that is uniquely her own, Everlasting ...
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Pianist/Composer Kerry Politzer Offers Post-Pandemic Creative Resurgence With 'In A Heartbeat,' Set For October 21 Release On PJCE Records
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Terri Hinte Publicity
Kerry Politzer reaffirms her high regard as both a pianist and a composer on In a Heartbeat, to be released October 21 on Portland Jazz Composers Ensemble (PJCE) Records. In particular, it puts Portland, Oregon-based Politzer’s writing back in the spotlight. The quintet album (featuring Portland trumpeter Thomas Barber, saxophonist/flutist Joe Manis, bassist Garrett Baxter, and drummer George Colligan) is her first in eight years to exclusively feature her own compositions and arrangements. Not to say that Politzer hasn’t kept ...
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