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Wamptronica: A Rising Beat From New England's Underground Dance Scene
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Mwalim DaPhunkee Professor
WAMPTRONICA, an innovative underground dance music collective primarily composed of Wampanoag music makers and media artists, is making waves with its unique fusion of House Music, Rare Groove, Afrobeats, and Breakbeats. Founded in 2021, WAMPTRONICA's roots can be traced back to energetic dance parties held at the Native Arts Gallery in Mashpee. The collective's signature sound combines traditional DJing with live percussion, horns, and vocals, creating an immersive dance experience that has garnered a loyal following. Currently, WAMPTRONICA serves as ...
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Archival Releases From The Cannonball Adderley Quintet, Dizzy Gillespie And Cal Tjader Out May 17 From Liberation Hall
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Prime Mover Media
Liberation Hall has announced archival jazz releases from Cannonball Adderley, Dizzy Gillespie, and Cal Tjader. All titles will arrive in stores May 17 and be distributed by MVD Entertainment Group (USA) and Wienerworld (UK). The Cannonball Adderley QuintetLive in Montreal May 1975(Liberation Hall, 2024) The great Julian “Cannonball" Adderley rose to prominence in the hard-bop era of the 1950s and 1960s. After a successful stint with Miles Davis’s sextet —including being featured on the seminal Davis records Milestones ...
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Paul Albrecht: A Drumming Maverick's Journey From Stuttgart To The Beat Of The World
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All About Jazz
In the ever-evolving landscape of jazz, there emerges a rhythmic alchemist whose beats echo through the corridors of innovation. At just 28, German jazz fusion drummer and music director Paul Albrecht has become a phenomenon, seamlessly blending traditional jazz finesse with the contemporary cadence of hip-hop. But his story is more than just notes and rhythms; it's a tale of passion, accolades, and a relentless pursuit of pushing the boundaries. Germany’s Jazz Prodigy: Awards and Acclaim Picture a teenage Paul ...
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Impex's Getz/Gilberto; Plus a Chat With Abey Fonn
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JazzWax by Marc Myers
This month marks the 60th anniversary of Getz/Gilberto's release by Verve Records. The revolutionary bossa nova album recorded in 1963 and produced by Creed Taylor—with the inclusion of Astrud Gilberto singing The Girl From Ipanema and Corcovado—turned the infectious Brazilian beat into a global phenomenon with the young-adult market. In America, the Beatles and other British Invasion artists by then owned the teen market, and Al Hirt, Percy Faith, Ray Conniff and other easy-listening artists owned the more senior market. ...
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Royce Campbell: Guitarist Extraordinaire
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JazzWax by Marc Myers
I've been familiar with Royce Campbell's music for nearly 30 years, ever since I bought his Tribute to Henry Mancini album in 1995. Royce played with Marvin Gaye, toured with Mancini for 19 years and has released more than 40 albums. Royce has a terrifically tasteful touch, he swings beautifully, his chord voicings are engaging and his jazz playing is sublime. He also has composed more than 1,000 songs. A couple of weeks ago, he sent along two of his ...
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Backgrounder: Art Blakey! Jazz Messengers!, 1961
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JazzWax by Marc Myers
One of my favorite albums by Art Blakey & the Jazz Messengers has a baffling title. For some reason, Impulse Records decided the title should be Art Blakey Jazz Messengers The confusing result is that some refer to the album as Impulse!!! or Art Blakey & the Jazz Messengers!!! while those in Japan know the album as Alamode. Whatever title you choose, the album is an explosion of energy and beauty. Recorded in June 1961, the Messengers lineup consisted of ...
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Lena Horne: Merry From Lena, 1966
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JazzWax by Marc Myers
Once again, it's that time of year to induct a new entry into the JazzWax Vintage Holiday Album Hall of Fame. This year marks the Hall's 16th season and one of JazzWax's oldest annual traditions. This year's inductee is Merry From Lena, by Lena Horne. Released by United Artists in 1966, the album was produced by Ray Ellis (Billie Holiday's Lady in Satin) and orchestrated and conducted by Jack Parnell. The vocalist was in fine, swinging form. Now meet the ...
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The first names for jazzahead! 2024 are announced: Maite Hontelé (and mambo!) at the Gala Concert
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Michael Ricci
Let there be joy... and energy... and mambo! The 2024 jazz trade fair and festival will take place from April 11 to 13. jazzahead! goes mambo- and presents the first names for its next edition in 2024. Dutch trumpet star Maite Hontelé and the internationally renowned Dutch youth jazz orchestra NJJO (Nationaal Jeugd Jazz Orkest) – and more guests still to be announced – are booked for the Gala Concert, which will take place on Saturday, 13 April 2024 at ...
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