Jazz News

Firehouse 12 to Present the Donny McCaslin Trio December 12th

Source: Improvised Communications
December 9, 2008

On Friday, December 12th, Firehouse 12's 2008 Fall Jazz Series will conclude with a two-set performance by acclaimed tenor saxophonist/composer Donny McCaslin and his trio featuring bassist Hans Glawischnig (Ray Barretto, Stefon Harris, Miguel Zenon) and drummer Johnathan Blake (Tom Harrell, Russell Malone, Jaleel Shaw). The group will be celebrating its debut release, Recommended Tools, McCaslin's seventh recording as a leader and his first on frequent collaborator Dave Douglas' label, Greenleaf Music. The disc features nine original McCaslin compositions inspired ...

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Composer/Bandleader Darcy James Argue Interviewed at AAJ

Source: All About Jazz
December 9, 2008

Influenced by some of the best composers and arrangers around, composer/bandleader Darcy James Argue and his group, The Secret Society, are fast becoming not-so-secret. He's garnered critical praise from just about everyone who has heard the band. Like Maria Schneider, Argue does not play his instrument (piano), but leads the band with all-original music that has influences not only from jazz, but rock, alternative and any music that he feels has something to draw from.

His isn't a band playing ...

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Sten Hostfalt Trio Live @ Stain NYC December 12

Source: All About Jazz
December 9, 2008

Currently as a NYC bandleader described as 'Impressive, Intense' by TIME OUT NY, 'Inimitable' by PM NYC/ Paper Magazine, 'Groundbreaking' by JAZZ REVIEW and a GUITAR PLAYER MAGAZINE 'Editor's Pick' As Well as labeled 'Highly Exceptional' and 'Virtuosic' by Legendary Icons of American Music Jimmy Giuffre and Joe Maneri. Celebrating an innovative contribution to the creative New York Music scene since 1994. With the new CD release 'QUARTET' (Sonus Rex / 2008). Featuring all original traditional and contemporary Jazz Compositions ...

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Rick Bogart Trio at Seppi's at le Parker Meridien Hotel in New York

Source: All About Jazz
December 9, 2008

Rick Bogart Trio Seppi's at Le Parker Meridien 123 W. 56th St., New York, NY 10019

Ongoing: Mon, Wed-Thu, 8:30pm; Sun, noon

The veteran clarinetist and his well-received trio perform a live show as part of a long-running weekly residency.

About Rick Bogart

Rick Bogart worked in New Orleans during the heyday of the French Quarter. Then moved to New York and started a long engagement at Harrah's in Atlantic City. He then toured the world ...

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Guitarist Brad Shepik Interviewed at AAJ

Source: All About Jazz
December 8, 2008

Guitarist Brad Shepik is an artist with a conscience that extends to major global issues. A recently completed 12-part commission, Human Activity, addresses, in musical terms, the issue of global climate change. As diverse and multifaceted as both Shepik and the problem at hand are, it's a sweeping musical statement from an artist whose name continues to gain cachet.

AAJ Contributor Franz Matzner spoke with Shepik about the suite, the definition of World Music, and more.

Check out Brad Shepik: ...

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Download Three Free MP3s from Bob Brough

Source: All About Jazz
December 8, 2008

Download three free MP3s from tenor saxophonist Bob Brough's latest release Time Away, as well as two downloads from previous releases A Decade Of Favorites and Like A Spring Day.

Enjoy!

Traneian Blue The Bob Brough Quartet Time Away 7:29 Lullabye The Bob Brough Quartet A Decade Of Favorites 7:17 Daisy The Bob Brough Quartet with Carol McCartney Like A Spring Day ...

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Orrin Evan's Tarbaby Debuts at Philadelphia Art Museum on December 26th--Ortlieb's Jazzhaus on December 27th

Source: All About Jazz
December 8, 2008

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Announcing the Winner of the Jazz Icons "Series 3" 8-DVD Giveaway

Source: All About Jazz
December 8, 2008

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