Jazz News

Scott Yanow Pens Essential Listener's Guide to the Jazz Age

Source: All About Jazz

San Francisco-Classic Jazz: The Musicians & Recordings that Shaped Jazz, 1895-1933 from Backbeat Books explores the birth and early development of a truly American art form. Written by veteran jazz journalist Scott Yanow, this is the only guide music lovers need to understand how jazz began, and to enjoy great recordings made by the innovative artists who defined the exciting, nascent era known as the Jazz Age.

Through Yanow's acclaimed expertise, Classic Jazz provides in-depth historical essays, anecdotal artist biographies, ...

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Ethnic Heritage Ensemble’s 25th Anniversary Tour: Kahil El'Zabar --- Ernest "Khabeer" Dawkins --- Joseph Bowie

Source: All About Jazz

"Tradition Meets Contemporary Innovation"

The EHE has been about two horns and a drum for 25 years. Kahil has been active in usurping the artificially ingrained construct which dictates that the tuba or bass represent the basic harmonic structure, the horn, piano or guitar represent melody with harmony and the drummer remains the timekeeper. This has been an AACM mandate ever since the organization's inception: getting all participants to develop their own conceptual approach to music.

“Serenely centered one moment, ...

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The debut album from Twelve 20 Six now available on NCM East Records

Source: All About Jazz

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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Princeton, NJ February 12, 2002

THE DEBUT ALBUM FROM TWELVE 20 SIX NOW AVAILABLE ON NCM EAST RECORDS

NCM East Records is pleased to announce the release of the self-titled Twelve 20 Six debut album. With this release, the six members of Twelve 20 Six have truly proven their ability to take advantage of the information technology of their youth and assimilate a broad range of approaches ...

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Baritone Saxophonist Nick Brignola Succumbs to Cancer

Source: All About Jazz

Baritone sax great Nick Brignola died at the Albany Medical Center, Albany, NY on Feb. 8, 2002 after a long battle with cancer.

Mainly self-taught, he studied music at Ithaca College and Berklee School of Music in the mid 1950s. His greatest baritone influence was Harry Carney of The Duke Ellington band who became his mentor.

He played with guitarist Sal Salvador and Woody Herman in the early 60s and recorded with Woody in 1964. He also had a ten ...

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Another New Tune from Nick Drozdoff's Upcoming CD is On MP3.COM

Source: All About Jazz

The next tune from Nick Drozdoff's upcoming CD, “New Stuff" has been posted to MP3.COM for free downloads and playbacks. It is an unusuall pop/rock/fusion tune called “Eternal Noon" and can be found at http://www.mp3.com/NickDrozdoff. It features a sort of Bill Chase style of multiple trumpets and flugelhorns overlaying a rock rhythm section.

Once again this one features tones rows and alternative harmonizations contrasted with tounge-in-cheek pop/rock stylings in the B-section. Also prominently featured are some modest trumpet pyrotechnics in ...

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Jazz Recording Artist Taylor Eigsti to debut new material from upcoming CD at Knitting Factory on February 23

Source: All About Jazz

TAYLOR EIGSTI Knitting Factory, February 23, 8-10 pm “Intervals come off like lightning...truly amazing melodic sensibilities...his sense of harmony is rich, warm." These words from All Music Guide describe a fresh, dynamic young talent, jazz pianist and recording artist Taylor Eigsti. Eigsti's 4th CD will be released in April 2002, and will include an expanded repertoire that ventures into new territory, building on his highly acclaimed CD “Taylor's Dream." On February 23rd, Eigsti will be appearing at the Knitting Factory ...

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Mosaic Records Showcases --The Sugar Man's' Most Profound Musical Period: The Blue Note Stanley Turrentine Quintet/Sextet Studio Sessions

Source: All About Jazz

Stanley Turrentine was a big man with a big sound. Known for his soulful tone and passionate style, the legendary tenor saxophonist’s masterful interpretations of popular standards and rhythm& blues hits made him one of the best-loved jazz artists of the modern era. Mosaic Records’ latest boxed set, The Blue Note Stanley Turrentine Quintet/Sextet Studio Sessions, provides an insightful and comprehensive look at a side of the tenorman that, for the most part, has been unfortunately overlooked.

The five 5 ...

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The Jazz Record Center announces an important auction of modern jazz records

Source: All About Jazz

Beginning April 1, 2002, the Jazz Record Center will conduct a series of internet auctions of over 2,000 highly collectable instrumental and vocal 10” and 12” LPs, EPs and 45s that have never been available for sale to the public. Each two-week auction will consist of approximately 200 records. Subsequent auctions will be held in 6-week intervals. 99% of the records will be guaranteed first pressings in near-new or better condition. The first auction will consist of 12” LPs alphabetically ...

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