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Articles by Jack Bowers

  1. Down Memory Lane 2 / Down Memory Lane Vol. 3, The Power Package
    1
    Published: 2017-01-01
    Kurt Jarnberg Quintet
    Down Memory Lane 2 / Down Memory Lane Vol. 3, The Power Package
  2. Our Second Set
    3
    Published: 2016-09-23
    John MacLeod & His Rex Hotel Orchestra
    Our Second Set
  3. Plays New Zealand
    5
    Published: 2016-09-21
    The Rodger Fox Big Band
    Plays New Zealand
  4. Acoustically Speaking
    6
    Published: 2016-09-06
    Duffy King
    Acoustically Speaking
  5. Innri
    2
    Published: 2016-09-04
    The Reykjavik Big Band
    Innri
  6. Eight Track II
    2
    Published: 2016-09-01
    Dave Stryker
    Eight Track II
  7. And the Rhythm Serenaders
    5
    Published: 2016-08-22
    Michael Gamble
    And the Rhythm Serenaders
  8. Revelation
    1
    Published: 2016-08-16
    Afro Bop Alliance Big Band
    Revelation
  9. Havana Blue
    4
    Published: 2016-08-13
    Chicago Jazz Philharmonic Chamber Ensemble
    Havana Blue
  10. Legacy: A Coltrane Tribute
    2
    Published: 2016-08-11
    Steve Heckman
    Legacy: A Coltrane Tribute
  11. Summergold Promises
    1
    Published: 2016-08-10
    Larry Dickson Jazz Quartet
    Summergold Promises
  12. Wild About You
    1
    Published: 2016-08-02
    Erna Ferry
    Wild About You
  13. Storming Through the South
    5
    Published: 2016-08-01
    The Stan Kenton Legacy Orchestra
    Storming Through the South
  14. King of the Blues
    1
    Published: 2016-07-27
    Chris Cain
    King of the Blues
  15. Just for Fun
    3
    Published: 2016-07-26
    Doug MacDonald
    Just for Fun
  16. Uptown Down
    1
    Published: 2016-07-26
    Charlotte Jazz Orchestra
    Uptown Down
  17. A Good Time Was Had By All
    1
    Published: 2016-07-25
    Danish Radio Big Band
    A Good Time Was Had By All
  18. Return
    5
    Published: 2016-07-24
    Boy's Big Band
    Return
  19. Pittsburgh
    3
    Published: 2016-07-23
    Richie Cole
    Pittsburgh
  20. Open Window / Flying Colors
    4
    Published: 2016-07-22
    University of Missouri Concert Jazz Band
    Open Window / Flying Colors
  21. All L.A. Band
    9
    Published: 2016-07-04
    Bob Mintzer
    All L.A. Band
  22. Waltz About Nothing
    4
    Published: 2016-07-03
    New Standard Jazz Orchestra
    Waltz About Nothing
  23. Uh Oh!
    4
    Published: 2016-06-30
    Lou Caputo Not So Big Band
    Uh Oh!
  24. Yo!
    5
    Published: 2016-06-20
    Jim Self and the Tricky Lix Latin Jazz Band
    Yo!
  25. Everything's Gonna Be Great
    5
    Published: 2016-06-17
    Sal Lozano
    Everything's Gonna Be Great
  26. Live at the JazzRoom
    1
    Published: 2016-06-17
    Scott Hamilton / Rein de Graaff Trio
    Live at the JazzRoom
  27. In Tokyo, Japan
    3
    Published: 2016-06-16
    Mike Price Jazz Quintet
    In Tokyo, Japan
  28. I Just Want to Get Paid!
    2
    Published: 2016-06-15
    Dave Tull
    I Just Want to Get Paid!
  29. Special Kay!
    4
    Published: 2016-05-18
    The DIVA Jazz Orchestra
    Special Kay!
  30. Horizon Ahead
    9
    Published: 2016-05-17
    Benny Golson
    Horizon Ahead
  31. Untitled
    31
    Published: 2016-05-15
    Carrera Quinta Big Band
    Untitled
  32. I Can Do All Things
    139
    Published: 2016-05-14
    Jeremy Warren
    I Can Do All Things
  33. La Chanson Francaise
    5
    Published: 2016-05-12
    Terry Vosbein
    La Chanson Francaise
  34. Things Are Looking Up
    4
    Published: 2016-05-09
    Entourage
    Things Are Looking Up
  35. A Tribute to Herbie +1
    3
    Published: 2016-05-05
    Dick Oatts / Mats Holmquist New York Jazz Orchestra
    A Tribute to Herbie +1
  36. Young
    1
    Published: 2016-05-04
    Rolf Sturm
    Young
  37. HUJE 2015
    3
    Published: 2016-05-02
    Howard University Jazz Ensemble
    HUJE 2015
  38. Metamorphosis
    1
    Published: 2016-04-26
    Jeremy Manasia Trio
    Metamorphosis
  39. Sanctuary
    3
    Published: 2016-04-22
    Joe Syrian's Motor City Jazz Octet
    Sanctuary
  40. Oscar, with Love
    4
    Published: 2016-04-19
    Various Artists
    Oscar, with Love
  41. This Is Trumpetology
    1
    Published: 2016-04-17
    Trumpetology
    This Is Trumpetology
  42. Texas Times
    1
    Published: 2016-04-14
    Jim Riggs & Stefan Karlsson
    Texas Times
  43. Musings
    5
    Published: 2016-04-11
    Christopher Zuar Orchestra
    Musings
  44. Porgy and Bess Live
    3
    Published: 2016-04-08
    The Jim Cullum Jazz Band
    Porgy and Bess Live
  45. Wheel of Time
    3
    Published: 2016-04-06
    Ernie Watts Quartet
    Wheel of Time
  46. Need to Bring Out Love
    3
    Published: 2016-04-05
    Roberto Magris
    Need to Bring Out Love
  47. Portraits and Places
    5
    Published: 2016-03-31
    Scott Reeves Jazz Orchestra
    Portraits and Places
  48. Brel
    1
    Published: 2016-03-30
    David Linx / Brussels Jazz Orchestra
    Brel
  49. Between Brothers
    2
    Published: 2016-03-29
    Raul Agraz
    Between Brothers
  50. The LA EP
    1
    Published: 2016-03-27
    Myles Wright
    The LA EP
Read more album reviews by Jack Bowers
  1. Read "Time Check: A Paucity of Riches?"
    1
    Published: 2016-06-02
    Big Band Report
    Time Check: A Paucity of Riches?
  2. Read "Buddy Rich Rides Again"
    2
    Published: 2016-01-27
    Big Band Report
    Buddy Rich Rides Again
  3. Read "Buddy Rich: The Beat Goes On"
    10
    Published: 2014-06-11
    Big Band Report
    Buddy Rich: The Beat Goes On
  4. Read "Leslie Lewis: Midnight Sun / Keeper of the Flame"
    5
    Published: 2013-08-03
    Multiple Reviews
    Leslie Lewis: Midnight Sun / Keeper of the Flame
  5. Read "Swingin' on a Riff . . . Hangin' by a Thread?"
    3
    Published: 2013-06-14
    Big Band Report
    Swingin' on a Riff . . . Hangin' by a Thread?
  6. Read "Pointing Fingers... And Naming Names"
    7
    Published: 2013-05-04
    Big Band Report
    Pointing Fingers... And Naming Names
  7. Read "In Tune or Not in Tune... That Is the Question"
    6
    Published: 2013-04-02
    Big Band Report
    In Tune or Not in Tune... That Is the Question
  8. Read "
    5
    Published: 2013-03-08
    Big Band Report
    "Lone Wolf" Finds Plenty to Chew On
  9. Read "Buddy Rich: In a Zone of His Own"
    7
    Published: 2013-02-10
    Big Band Report
    Buddy Rich: In a Zone of His Own
  10. Read "Dave Brubeck: Small Groups, Large Stature"
    4
    Published: 2013-01-03
    Big Band Report
    Dave Brubeck: Small Groups, Large Stature
  11. Read "Albert–Hobbs Big Band / Jeff Hamilton–DePaul University Jazz Ensemble / Steve Taylor Big Band"
    2
    Published: 2012-12-11
    Big Band Caravan
    Albert–Hobbs Big Band / Jeff Hamilton–DePaul University...
  12. Read "After 15 Years, a
    5
    Published: 2012-12-11
    Big Band Report
    After 15 Years, a "Caravan" Ends Its Journey
  13. Read "R3: Special Big Band / Gull Lake Jazz Orchestra / Empire Jazz Orchestra"
    6
    Published: 2012-11-17
    Big Band Caravan
    R3: Special Big Band / Gull Lake Jazz Orchestra / Empire Jazz...
  14. Read "Did Stan Kenton Swing? You Bet Your Walkin' Shoes He Did..."
    6
    Published: 2012-11-16
    Big Band Report
    Did Stan Kenton Swing? You Bet Your Walkin' Shoes He Did...
  15. Read "Stars on the Horizon"
    5
    Published: 2012-10-08
    Big Band Report
    Stars on the Horizon
  16. Read "Bob Mintzer Big Band / Bob Wilber and the Tuxedo Big Band / Joe Chambers Moving Pictures Orchestra"
    4
    Published: 2012-10-07
    Big Band Caravan
    Bob Mintzer Big Band / Bob Wilber and the Tuxedo Big Band / Joe...
  17. Read "Kris Berg & the Metroplexity Big Band / Michael Treni Big Band / Millennium Jazz Orchestra"
    4
    Published: 2012-09-09
    Big Band Caravan
    Kris Berg & the Metroplexity Big Band / Michael Treni Big Band...
  18. Read "From Charlie Christian to Charlie Parker"
    5
    Published: 2012-09-04
    Big Band Report
    From Charlie Christian to Charlie Parker
  19. Read "Budman-Levy Orchestra / Jens Wendelboe Big Band / DiMartino-Osland Jazz Orchestra"
    3
    Published: 2012-08-07
    Big Band Caravan
    Budman-Levy Orchestra / Jens Wendelboe Big Band /...
  20. Read "Ladder Is High, Women Keep Climbing"
    5
    Published: 2012-08-05
    Big Band Report
    Ladder Is High, Women Keep Climbing
  21. Read "June Means Jazz as Festivals Flourish"
    3
    Published: 2012-07-12
    Big Band Report
    June Means Jazz as Festivals Flourish
  22. Read "James Morrison / Tall & Small / Millennium Jazz Orchestra"
    3
    Published: 2012-07-12
    Big Band Caravan
    James Morrison / Tall & Small / Millennium Jazz Orchestra
  23. Read "Darmstadter Big Band / Alon Yavnai–NDR Big Band / Red Bank Jazz Orchestra"
    22
    Published: 2012-06-06
    Big Band Caravan
    Darmstadter Big Band / Alon Yavnai–NDR Big Band / Red Bank...
  24. Read "Caution: Brief Column Ahead..."
    16
    Published: 2012-06-04
    Big Band Report
    Caution: Brief Column Ahead...
  25. Read "Bob Lark Alumni Band / Bob Curnow / JazzMN Big Band"
    53
    Published: 2012-05-08
    Big Band Caravan
    Bob Lark Alumni Band / Bob Curnow / JazzMN Big Band
  26. Read "The
    51
    Published: 2012-05-07
    Big Band Report
    The "Desert Island" Revisited
  27. Read "Marching to a Jazz Tempo"
    93
    Published: 2012-04-05
    Big Band Report
    Marching to a Jazz Tempo
  28. Read "Stan Kenton-UW Eau Claire / Kirk MacDonald Orchestra / Kansas City Jazz Orchestra"
    106
    Published: 2012-04-05
    Big Band Caravan
    Stan Kenton-UW Eau Claire / Kirk MacDonald Orchestra / Kansas...
  29. Read "Nova Jazz Orchestra / Christian McBride Big Band / NYJO"
    111
    Published: 2012-03-05
    Big Band Caravan
    Nova Jazz Orchestra / Christian McBride Big Band / NYJO
  30. Read "The AJO: Alive and Swinging at Thirty"
    79
    Published: 2012-03-04
    Big Band Report
    The AJO: Alive and Swinging at Thirty
  31. Read "Skelton Skinner All Stars / Clare Fischer Big Band / Ron Carter's Great Big Band"
    98
    Published: 2012-02-10
    Big Band Caravan
    Skelton Skinner All Stars / Clare Fischer Big Band / Ron...
  32. Read "Bob Brookmeyer: Jack of All Trades, Master of Valves"
    94
    Published: 2012-02-05
    Big Band Report
    Bob Brookmeyer: Jack of All Trades, Master of Valves
  33. Read "SuperSax Me"
    96
    Published: 2012-01-13
    Big Band Report
    SuperSax Me
  34. Read "Stan Kenton-NOVA Jazz Orchestra / Baker's Dozen Big Band / Danny D'Imperio and the Bloviators"
    137
    Published: 2012-01-10
    Big Band Caravan
    Stan Kenton-NOVA Jazz Orchestra / Baker's Dozen Big Band /...
  35. Read "Catching Up"
    141
    Published: 2011-12-08
    Big Band Report
    Catching Up
  36. Read "Cecilia Coleman Big Band / Phil Norman Tentet / UNT One O'Clock Lab Band"
    150
    Published: 2011-12-01
    Big Band Caravan
    Cecilia Coleman Big Band / Phil Norman Tentet / UNT One O'Clock...
  37. Read "Westchester Jazz Orchestra / Sandvika Storband / Band of Bones"
    225
    Published: 2011-11-13
    Big Band Caravan
    Westchester Jazz Orchestra / Sandvika Storband / Band of Bones
  38. Read "
    187
    Published: 2011-11-08
    Big Band Report
    "Modern Sounds," or: Running a Marathon in Full Body Armor
  39. Read "Rodger Fox's Wellington Jazz Orchestra / Sammy Nestico-SWR Big Band / Gran Canaria Big Band"
    171
    Published: 2011-10-11
    Big Band Caravan
    Rodger Fox's Wellington Jazz Orchestra / Sammy Nestico-SWR Big...
  40. Read "Heigh Ho, Heigh Ho, It's Off To Jazz We Go . . ."
    96
    Published: 2011-10-09
    Big Band Report
    Heigh Ho, Heigh Ho, It's Off To Jazz We Go . . .
  41. Read "BuJazzO: That's German for Swinging Big Band Jazz"
    239
    Published: 2011-09-04
    Big Band Report
    BuJazzO: That's German for Swinging Big Band Jazz
  42. Read "John MacLeod & His Rex Hotel Orchestra / Tim Davies Big Band / New England Jazz Ensemble"
    262
    Published: 2011-09-03
    Big Band Caravan
    John MacLeod & His Rex Hotel Orchestra / Tim Davies Big Band /...
  43. Read "Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band / Gerald Wilson Orchestra / Knoxville Jazz Orchestra"
    201
    Published: 2011-08-11
    Big Band Caravan
    Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band / Gerald Wilson Orchestra /...
  44. Read "Big Band Jazz: It's Not Just for Guys Anymore"
    191
    Published: 2011-08-04
    Big Band Report
    Big Band Jazz: It's Not Just for Guys Anymore
  45. Read "Jack's Gone! No He Isn't; Yes He Is; No He Isn't...!"
    237
    Published: 2011-07-08
    Big Band Report
    Jack's Gone! No He Isn't; Yes He Is; No He Isn't...!
  46. Read "H2 Big Band / Tempest Little Big Band / Deutsch Oper Berlin Big Band"
    124
    Published: 2011-07-07
    Big Band Caravan
    H2 Big Band / Tempest Little Big Band / Deutsch Oper Berlin Big...
  47. Read "Gold Medalists Abound at Big Band Olympics"
    198
    Published: 2011-06-15
    Big Band Report
    Gold Medalists Abound at Big Band Olympics
  48. Read "Stan Kenton Orchestra - DePaul University Jazz Ensemble / Captain Black Big Band / Washington State University"
    90
    Published: 2011-05-27
    Big Band Caravan
    Stan Kenton Orchestra - DePaul University Jazz Ensemble /...
  49. Read "George Stone / Fred Hess Big Band / Jamie Begian Big Band"
    207
    Published: 2011-05-08
    Big Band Caravan
    George Stone / Fred Hess Big Band / Jamie Begian Big Band
  50. Read "Confessions of a Mad Journalist"
    345
    Published: 2011-05-06
    Big Band Report
    Confessions of a Mad Journalist
Read more articles by Jack Bowers
  1. CD/LP/Track Review
    Kurt Jarnberg Quintet: Down Memory Lane 2 / Down Memory Lane Vol. 3, The Power Package
    Publish Day: 27
  2. CD/LP/Track Review
    AGNZ: Chance Meeting
    Publish Day: 28
  1. Read "Buddy Rich: In a Zone of His Own"
    7
    Published: 2013-02-10
    Big Band Report
    Buddy Rich: In a Zone of His Own
  2. Read "Tops in '10: The Best Big Band Albums of the Year"
    466
    Published: 2010-12-03
    Big Band Report
    Tops in '10: The Best Big Band Albums of the Year
  3. Read "Maynard Ferguson: Gonna Fly Now"
    1,403
    Published: 2006-09-05
    Big Band Report
    Maynard Ferguson: Gonna Fly Now
  4. Read "
    2,089
    Published: 2009-06-08
    Big Band Report
    "A Swingin' Affair" Outshines Its Name
  5. Read "Resonance Big Band / Sammy Nestico-SWR Big Band / Buselli-Wallarab Jazz Orchestra / Alf Clausen Jazz Orchestra"
    1,764
    Published: 2009-07-10
    Big Band Caravan
    Resonance Big Band / Sammy Nestico-SWR Big Band / Buselli-Wallarab Jazz Orchestra / Alf Clausen Jazz Orchestra
  6. Read "In Tune or Not in Tune... That Is the Question"
    6
    Published: 2013-04-02
    Big Band Report
    In Tune or Not in Tune... That Is the Question
  7. Read "Phil Woods / Stan Kenton / The Les Hooper Band"
    1,846
    Published: 2010-06-03
    Big Band Caravan
    Phil Woods / Stan Kenton / The Les Hooper Band
  8. Read "The Jazz Soul of P.D.Q. Bach"
    472
    Published: 2004-04-01
    CD/LP/Track Review
    Pat Metheny / Kenny G: The Jazz Soul of P.D.Q. Bach
  9. Read "Granddad Does Dallas"
    1,445
    Published: 2006-04-15
    Big Band Report
    Granddad Does Dallas
  10. Read "Gordon Goodwin / DePaul University / Wayne Bergeron / South Florida Jazz Orchestra"
    1,403
    Published: 2008-12-26
    Big Band Caravan
    Gordon Goodwin / DePaul University / Wayne Bergeron / South Florida Jazz Orchestra
  11. Read "Bob Florence Limited Edition / Dizzy Gillespie All-Star Big Band / Dana Legg Stage Band / John Burnett Swing Orchestra"
    1,430
    Published: 2009-08-03
    Big Band Caravan
    Bob Florence Limited Edition / Dizzy Gillespie All-Star Big Band / Dana Legg Stage Band / John Burnett Swing Orchestra
  12. Read "Dave Brubeck: Small Groups, Large Stature"
    4
    Published: 2013-01-03
    Big Band Report
    Dave Brubeck: Small Groups, Large Stature
  13. Read "
    187
    Published: 2011-11-08
    Big Band Report
    "Modern Sounds," or: Running a Marathon in Full Body Armor
  14. Read "The IAJE's Collapse: What Happened?"
    934
    Published: 2008-05-07
    Big Band Report
    The IAJE's Collapse: What Happened?
  15. Read "Eric Miyashiro / CNY Jazz Orchestra / No Name Horses / Stockholm Jazz Orchestra / Howard University Jazz Ensemble"
    1,189
    Published: 2008-07-07
    Big Band Caravan
    Eric Miyashiro / CNY Jazz Orchestra / No Name Horses / Stockholm Jazz Orchestra / Howard University Jazz Ensemble
  16. Read "Maynard Ferguson: Live -- At the Top"
    417
    Published: 2005-04-05
    DVD/Film Reviews
    Maynard Ferguson: Live -- At the Top
  17. Read "Nova Jazz Orchestra / UNT One O'Clock Lab Band / Frank Macchia / Omar Sosa & NDR Big Band"
    1,123
    Published: 2010-03-05
    Big Band Caravan
    Nova Jazz Orchestra / UNT One O'Clock Lab Band / Frank Macchia / Omar Sosa & NDR Big Band
  18. Read "Buddy Rich: The Beat Goes On"
    10
    Published: 2014-06-11
    Big Band Report
    Buddy Rich: The Beat Goes On
  19. Read "Big Band Hymns / Big Band Christmas"
    389
    Published: 1999-11-01
    CD/LP/Track Review
    The Chris McDonald Orchestra: Big Band Hymns / Big Band Christmas
  20. Read "
    5
    Published: 2013-03-08
    Big Band Report
    "Lone Wolf" Finds Plenty to Chew On
  21. Read "Pointing Fingers... And Naming Names"
    7
    Published: 2013-05-04
    Big Band Report
    Pointing Fingers... And Naming Names
  22. Read "Sammy Nestico: A Portrait of Sammy"
    705
    Published: 2005-05-09
    Extended Analysis
    Sammy Nestico: A Portrait of Sammy
  23. Read "Jason Hainsworth Big Band / DePaul University Jazz Ensemble / Big Band Ritmo Sinfonica Citta di Verona / Howard University Jazz Ensemble"
    1,013
    Published: 2009-06-10
    Big Band Caravan
    Jason Hainsworth Big Band / DePaul University Jazz Ensemble / Big Band Ritmo Sinfonica Citta di Verona / Howard University Jazz Ensemble
  24. Read "Stan Kenton-NOVA Jazz Orchestra / Baker's Dozen Big Band / Danny D'Imperio and the Bloviators"
    137
    Published: 2012-01-10
    Big Band Caravan
    Stan Kenton-NOVA Jazz Orchestra / Baker's Dozen Big Band / Danny D'Imperio and the Bloviators
  25. Read "Swingin' on a Riff . . . Hangin' by a Thread?"
    3
    Published: 2013-06-14
    Big Band Report
    Swingin' on a Riff . . . Hangin' by a Thread?
  26. Read "Stan Kenton-UW Eau Claire / Kirk MacDonald Orchestra / Kansas City Jazz Orchestra"
    106
    Published: 2012-04-05
    Big Band Caravan
    Stan Kenton-UW Eau Claire / Kirk MacDonald Orchestra / Kansas City Jazz Orchestra
  27. Read "Gold Medalists Abound at Big Band Olympics"
    198
    Published: 2011-06-15
    Big Band Report
    Gold Medalists Abound at Big Band Olympics
  28. Read "Allen Carter Big Band / Lucerne Jazz Orchestra / Joris Teepe Big Band"
    939
    Published: 2010-08-03
    Big Band Caravan
    Allen Carter Big Band / Lucerne Jazz Orchestra / Joris Teepe Big Band
  29. Read "Kris Berg & the Metroplexity Big Band / Michael Treni Big Band / Millennium Jazz Orchestra"
    4
    Published: 2012-09-09
    Big Band Caravan
    Kris Berg & the Metroplexity Big Band / Michael Treni Big Band / Millennium Jazz Orchestra
  30. Read "Stan Kenton: Horns of Plenty"
    844
    Published: 2004-03-17
    Extended Analysis
    Stan Kenton: Horns of Plenty
  31. Read "Dani Felber Big Band / Dan Gailey Jazz Orchestra / Jazz Composer's Workshop Orchestra"
    770
    Published: 2010-09-02
    Big Band Caravan
    Dani Felber Big Band / Dan Gailey Jazz Orchestra / Jazz Composer's Workshop Orchestra
  32. Read "Vaughn Wiester / Doncaster Jazz Orchestra / Kluvers Big Band / Mike Holober & the Gotham Jazz Orchestra"
    1,197
    Published: 2009-03-01
    Big Band Caravan
    Vaughn Wiester / Doncaster Jazz Orchestra / Kluvers Big Band / Mike Holober & the Gotham Jazz Orchestra
  33. Read "Bob Lark Alumni Band / Bob Curnow / JazzMN Big Band"
    53
    Published: 2012-05-08
    Big Band Caravan
    Bob Lark Alumni Band / Bob Curnow / JazzMN Big Band
  34. Read "Knoxville Jazz Orchestra, Thilo Wolf Big Band, and the Westchester Jazz Orchestra"
    1,201
    Published: 2007-10-17
    Big Band Caravan
    Knoxville Jazz Orchestra, Thilo Wolf Big Band, and the Westchester Jazz Orchestra
  35. Read "Ken Poston's Big Band Showcase: You Had to Be There"
    1,053
    Published: 2007-10-29
    Big Band Report
    Ken Poston's Big Band Showcase: You Had to Be There
  36. Read "Bill Potts: 555 Feet High"
    867
    Published: 2005-03-04
    Big Band Report
    Bill Potts: 555 Feet High
  37. Read "Gerald Wilson Orchestra / Dallas Original Jazz Orchestra / University of North Texas Two O'Clock Lab Band"
    1,219
    Published: 2009-11-09
    Big Band Caravan
    Gerald Wilson Orchestra / Dallas Original Jazz Orchestra / University of North Texas Two O'Clock Lab Band
  38. Read "Bob Mintzer Big Band / Bob Wilber and the Tuxedo Big Band / Joe Chambers Moving Pictures Orchestra"
    4
    Published: 2012-10-07
    Big Band Caravan
    Bob Mintzer Big Band / Bob Wilber and the Tuxedo Big Band / Joe Chambers Moving Pictures Orchestra
  39. Read "Phil Kelly and the NW Prevailing Winds; Eric Essix and the Night Flight Big Band; University of North Texas Two O'Clock Lab Band"
    895
    Published: 2010-02-02
    Big Band Caravan
    Phil Kelly and the NW Prevailing Winds; Eric Essix and the Night Flight Big Band; University of North Texas Two O'Clock Lab Band
  40. Read "Jazz Festival At A Distance"
    1,409
    Published: 2007-08-08
    Big Band Report
    Jazz Festival At A Distance
  41. Read "James Morrison / Tall & Small / Millennium Jazz Orchestra"
    3
    Published: 2012-07-12
    Big Band Caravan
    James Morrison / Tall & Small / Millennium Jazz Orchestra
  42. Read "Glenn Cashman / UAB SuperJazz / Elliot Deutsch Big Band / Russ Spiegel Jazz Orchestra"
    986
    Published: 2010-01-06
    Big Band Caravan
    Glenn Cashman / UAB SuperJazz / Elliot Deutsch Big Band / Russ Spiegel Jazz Orchestra
  43. Read "Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band / Gerald Wilson Orchestra / Knoxville Jazz Orchestra"
    201
    Published: 2011-08-11
    Big Band Caravan
    Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band / Gerald Wilson Orchestra / Knoxville Jazz Orchestra
  44. Read "Stan Kenton Alumni Band / Dave Lisik Orchestra / New Zealand School of Music Big Band"
    1,233
    Published: 2010-04-05
    Big Band Caravan
    Stan Kenton Alumni Band / Dave Lisik Orchestra / New Zealand School of Music Big Band
  45. Read "Darmstadter Big Band / Alon Yavnai–NDR Big Band / Red Bank Jazz Orchestra"
    22
    Published: 2012-06-06
    Big Band Caravan
    Darmstadter Big Band / Alon Yavnai–NDR Big Band / Red Bank Jazz Orchestra
  46. Read "A Letter from Los Angeles"
    820
    Published: 2004-10-10
    Big Band Report
    A Letter from Los Angeles
  47. Read "A Jazz Musician's Christmas"
    528
    Published: 2002-11-01
    CD/LP/Track Review
    The Tom Kubis Big Band: A Jazz Musician's Christmas
  48. Read "Fred Hess Big Band / Timucua Jazz Orchestra / Michael Treni"
    1,044
    Published: 2010-07-04
    Big Band Caravan
    Fred Hess Big Band / Timucua Jazz Orchestra / Michael Treni
  49. Read "DIVA Jazz Orchestra / Paul Read Orchestra / Andy Farber and His Orchestra"
    713
    Published: 2011-02-08
    Big Band Caravan
    DIVA Jazz Orchestra / Paul Read Orchestra / Andy Farber and His Orchestra
  50. Read "The Bill Holman Band Live"
    531
    Published: 2005-06-18
    Extended Analysis
    The Bill Holman Band Live

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I love jazz because anything is possible; it has few rules and the best jazz breaks those ones. I prefer free improv because it doesn't really have any rules at all. I was first exposed to jazz in my teens (in the late sixties). The first jazz record I bought was Filles de Kilimanjaro by Miles Davis, shortly followed by Extrapolation by John McLaughlin. My advice to new listeners is to listen as widely as possible and not to make snap judgments--stick with it.

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Member since: 2001

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Journey Home

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Giacomo Riggi Mazzone

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Into My Life
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