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Other Places: Cerra on Feldman

Source: Rifftides by Doug Ramsey
December 13, 2008

In his Jazz Profiles blog, Steven M. Cerra's stock-in-trade is thorough examinations of the careers of important jazz musicians. His current project is Victor Feldman, the late, astonishingly talented drummer, pianist and vibraharpist. Steve just posted the third of three parts about Feldman. In the first installment, he tells of going to The Lighthouse in Hermosa Beach, California, in the late 1950s when Feldman was playing piano and vibes with the all-star group led by Howard Rumsey. 

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10 Jazz Genius Moments (PT. 2)

Source: JazzWax by Marc Myers
December 12, 2008

Part 1

What makes a jazz recording great? Some insist it's the mix of musicians on the date. Others say it's the arranger or the energy level or the producer's standards and demands. All of these factors are important, to be sure. But to me, what truly makes a recording exceptional are only one or two moments of brilliance. These slivers of excellence catch our ear, touch us deeply and win our admiration. They cause a tipping point in the ...

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New Mastersounds NYE

Source: JamBase
December 12, 2008

The New Mastersounds on New Year's Eve

The New Mastersounds Continuing their tradition of celebrating the New Year in the states, The New Mastersounds will be making a few stops before heading to Jam Cruise. The band will start by playing the official Umphrey's McGee after party at the Double Door in Chicago, IL on 12/30. Keeping things funky NMS will ring in the New Year with Bonerama in Delray Beach, FL at City Limits. The New Year's festivities will ...

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Widespread Panic: Still Rolling Strong

Source: JamBase
December 12, 2008

By: Tim Dwenger

Widespread Panic For nearly 25 years Widespread Panic has redefined Southern rock. Built on classic songs and inspired musicianship, it's always been more than just the music; it's the relationship the band has cultivated with their fans. There's a whole generation of people who have had the privilege of growing up following this musical force with obsession. A grinding juggernaut of gritty, testosterone fueled jam rock; Panic has clawed their way up ...

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Trumpeter Christian Scott Fights for the Future of Jazz

Source: Michael Ricci
December 11, 2008

The young jazz player has little patience for those who try to lay out rules or limitations on his chosen art form. When asked about the state of jazz, Christian Scott's mood sours. “The [stuff] is garbage," said the New Orleans-born trumpeter, speaking by phone from San Francisco, his voice sharp, direct. “I mean, you want the truth?" It's perhaps surprising to hear such a terse assessment coming from a 25-year-old who earned a 2006 Grammy nomination in the contemporary ...

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10 Moments of Jazz Genius (Pt. 1)

Source: JazzWax by Marc Myers
December 11, 2008

There are jazz albums I can't live without. There are jazz tracks I adore. And then there are mere moments in jazz recordings that blow me away. Some of these thrilling phrases and passages were planned out ahead of time by recording artists or arrangers. Others were improvised and turned out brilliantly. In either case, these subtle touches are the reasons why particular songs stand out for me and hit their target.

In Part 1 of my two-parter on “Moments ...

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International Search for Jazz Vocalists!

Source: All About Jazz
December 11, 2008

Compass Management, along with one of the worlds largest record companies, are creating an original and exciting new jazz act to launch in the Autumn of 2009. The act will be stylish, dynamic and aspirational and will bring something new and very unique to the worlds music stage. The act will be fronted by two singers one male and one female and backed by a cool live band. They will throw new light and a modern twist on some classic ...

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Happening Right Now...

Source: RVAjazz
December 11, 2008

Savage Jazz hits the stage at The Camel. Sam Savage (trombone) is playing with Matt Hall (bass), Devonne Harris (drums), Marcus Tenney (trumpet), with a guest guitarist playing the first set and Alan Parker filling in for the second.At 10, Bryan Hooten's Ombak makes their bi-weekly appearance at Cous Cous. Filling in tonight for regular guitarist Trey Pollard is trumpeter Taylor Barnett. Luckily, Hooten's writing for the guitar is linear enough to make this work. In May, he ...

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