Jazz News

Saxophonist David Liebman and Pianist Jim Ridl Discuss The Creative Process in Jazz at AAJ

Source: All About Jazz
February 25, 2008

Unlike most other art forms, jazz creativity emerges directly in performance through improvisation. Every jazz performance is unique and comes together in real time while it is being played. Each moment is an original contribution, and not merely an interpretation.

It is clear that some musicians push the envelope more than others. They take necessary risks to explore new territory. Sometimes, they redefine the nature of jazz itself. While they appreciate their lineage, they are not satisfied with merely pursuing ...

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New CD! Kali. Z. Fasteau & Kidd Jordan - Live at the Kerava Jazz Festival: Finland

Source: All About Jazz
February 25, 2008

LIVE AT THE KERAVA JAZZ FESTIVAL: FINLAND (FNCD 9012) KALI. Z. FASTEAU / KIDD JORDAN NEWMAN TAYLOR BAKER FLYING NOTE Records proudly announces the release of LIVE at the Kerava Jazz Festival: Finland (FNCD 9012). Recorded and mixed by the Finnish radio on June 9, 2007, this CD documents for presenters and fans alike what they will hear when Kali. Z. performs LIVE in concert. In a riveting sequence of 9 compositions on 9 different instruments, Kali trance-ports the audience ...

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Musicreader Launched to the Public

Source: All About Jazz
February 25, 2008

The Dutch company Leon MusicReader has launched its innovative sheet music software called MusicReader to the worldwide public. The innovations of MusicReader make reading music easy and convenient in comparison to traditional music. The software offers solutions for all kinds of problems musicians have with (paper) sheet music, both individually and in ensembles and orchestras. The features of MusicReader include easy page turning, a convenient music library and flexible annotations. The product also anticipates on the developments of digital sheet ...

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Yazbek in-Store 2/28 in NYC

Source: Seth Cohen PR
February 25, 2008

Yazbek In-Store confirmed for 2/28 at Barnes And Noble, Lincoln Center What: David Yazbek In-Store Performance, Cd Signing, Q&A - To Coincide With Release Of Acclaimed Cd 'Evil Monkey Man'. Where: Barnes And Noble, 66th & Broadway, Third Floor Performance Space. When: Thursday, February 28th Time: 7:00pm More information about David Yazbek & 'Evil Monkey Man': David Yazbek's complex pop-rock CD 'Evil Monkey Man' will be released 2/26 on Ghostlight Records. Early reviews have praised the CD as: “Full of ...

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This week on JazzPianoOnline.com

Source: All About Jazz
February 25, 2008

Solo Jazz Piano Part 4 Spread voicings with independent lead are the foundation of solo jazz piano. When spread voicings are used together with rootless voicings their combination adds a new dimension of sophistication and depth to your solo playing. This lesson will show you how to use rootless voicings with spread voicings over excerpts to the tunes Stella By Starlight, All the Things You Are, Autumn Leaves and Beautiful Love. What is JazzPianoOnline.com? Watch Watch ...

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"This is Our Music" Series to Debut at Galapagos Art Space in Brooklyn on March 5

Source: All About Jazz
February 25, 2008

"This Is Our Music," a new monthly series at the Galapagos Art Space in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, will debut on Wednesday, March 5, from 8PM until 1AM. Tickets are $10. “This Is Our Music" presents the finest in exciting and adventurous sounds, with an emphasis on autophysiopsychic music. Expect the un-expected. Curated by Brad Farberman. The Lineup Is As Follows: 8PM - Burnt Sugar the Arkestra Chamber: Greg Tate (conduction, guitar, laptop), Maya Azucena (vocals), Justice Dilla-X (vocals, effected vocals), Mikel ...

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Hans Blix at Pianos February 29th

Source: All About Jazz
February 25, 2008

Hans Blix @ Pianos 158 Ludlow St New York, NY 10002 February 29th. 12:30am $8 Hans Blix's Debut CD “What's the Highest Number You Can Think Of?" has been receiving positive reviews from publications such as Ghetto Blaster (4 out of 5 stars) and The Alternative Press: “Clearly these dudes know their shit. [Hans Blix] rocks like Battles, Jaga Jazzist, and Tortoise." The new year finds the trio ...

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SwingSet Quintet's "Blue York" Featuring Wynton Marsalis in Stores Now

Source: All About Jazz
February 25, 2008

"These five gentlemen can really play." --Wynton Marsalis “This material is very swinging and there is no wonder why Wynton would play with such a talented group of musicians" --Eli Wolf, A & R Blue Note Records “Their sound is introspective and hip." --Gregory Ross, Amsterdam News, NY The jazz group, SwingSet Quintet, is a mixture of southern blues and classic jazz. The quintet, which began several years ago in Jacksonville, Florida, has opened up for such notables as Nat ...

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