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Azar Lawrence Interview

Source: underyourskin
July 12, 2011

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Who Knows? (richie Nagan, Perry Robinson, Mark Whitecage) with Special Guests Badal Roy & Muruga Booker at Witches Brew Sunday August 7th

Source: Mark Whitecage
July 18, 2011

WHO KNOWS? featuring RICHIE NAGAN—guitar, vocals PERRY ROBINSON—clarinets MARK WHITECAGE—alto sax

with special guests BADAL ROY—tablas MURUGA BOOKER—drums, percussion

Witches Brew Coffee House 311 Hempstead Turnpike West Hempstead, NY 11552 (516) 489-9482 SHOWTIME: 5:00-8:00 PM ADMISSION: Admission is free and they will pass the hat to raise funds for “100 years in paint 100 yards of canvas," — Master tabla player Badal ...

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All About Jazz Tip: New Logged In Dropdown Box

Source: Michael Ricci
July 13, 2011

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Debut album from singer/songwriter Mark Gresty marked by craftsmanship and real soul

Source: Lauren Rogers
July 12, 2011

In just about every form of music, storytelling is becoming a lost art. Consider singer/songwriter Mark Gresty to be a rare find then. On Gresty's new album—the first for the 59-year-old musician㬆 Cents Above a Beggar—Mark Gresty's Pappadom Songs, each lyric has a point, every line written by a real soul. “Most songs are insulting in their lack of intelligence and the way they demean the audience and I try to avoid doing that," Gresty explained. “I spend much more ...

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AccuJazz Internet Radio Launches Five Eclectic Channels

Source: Lucas Gillan
July 12, 2011

If you haven't been to AccuJazz.com in a while, you'll notice a handful of recently-added channels now being offered for your listening pleasure. In the past month or so, we've added five channels to the already possibly overwhelming array of AccuJazz listening options. Read about each of them below, and then get to listening! AACM The AACM is the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians, and if you don't know what that is, there's an award-winning, 690-page book that ...

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Composition for the Dearly Departed

Source: Michael Ricci
July 12, 2011

By NAT HENTOFF For years, jazz musicians have told me how much they value Kenny Werner as a pianist and teacher. According to premier jazz harmonica player Toots Thielemans, for example, “He is a total musician. He feeds my heart and brain and pushes me into fresh territories." Students at various teaching clinics around the country agree. Now Mr. Werner has created a large-scale composition, “No Beginning, No End" (Half Note Records, available on Amazon), that is on the level ...

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Brian Adler Continues to Rise with Helium Phase 2

Source: Michael Ricci
July 12, 2011

By Alexander Ariff Today marks the release of Phase 2 of Brian Adler's Helium Project. Both Phase 1 and Phase 2 can now be purchased digitally online. Adler has been crafting Helium since 2009. His mission was to expand the recording studio around the globe. Alder's music blurs the lines between “jazz" and “world" music and Helium is a delightfully uplifting representation of his musical philosophy. Despite his background in American jazz, Alder has open ears and Argentinian roots. “The ...

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Park St. Trio "Goodnight, Daylight"

Source: Michael Ricci
July 11, 2011

Park St. Trio has just released their first album, Goodnight, Daylight. Consisting of all original jazz tunes written by drummer Steve Slater and guitarist Jason Countryman. The sound is traditional, with great melodies performed on vibraphone by Stan Muncy. The guitar and vibraphone create a wonderful sound, perfect for relaxing on a summer afternoon or sitting by a warm winter fire. Nick Underwood holds down the bass lines and performs some great solo's throughout the record. Be sure to check ...

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