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266

Published: 2003-12-01

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Things Ain't What They Used To Be: Last Set at Sweet Basil

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6

Published: 2018-11-27

Interviews
Kris Funn: Bass Player, Story Teller
4

Published: 2018-10-05

Interviews
Stefon Harris: Pursuing the Tradition
6

Published: 2018-09-03

Interviews
Bob James: Piano Player
8

Published: 2018-08-24

Interviews
Bob Reynolds: Communication Is Key
8

Published: 2018-08-21

Book Reviews
Sophisticated Giant: The Life and Legacy of Dexter Gordon
5

Published: 2018-08-14

Interviews
Kika Sprangers: Musical Adventurer In Holland
1

Published: 2018-07-08

Live Reviews
Friehofer's Saratoga Jazz Festival 2018
7

Published: 2018-06-21

Interviews
Anat Cohen: Musical Zelig
15

Published: 2018-06-18

Interviews
Andreas Varady: Guitar Wizard On The Rise
11

Published: 2018-02-12

Interviews
Mark Morganelli: Adds Club Owner To His Resume
1,517

Published: 2018-01-23

Interviews
Hugh Masekela: Strength in Music and Character
3

Published: 2017-07-05

Live Reviews
Freihofer's Saratoga Jazz Festival 2017
7

Published: 2017-06-28

Interviews
Randy Weston: Music of The Earth
8

Published: 2017-06-21

Interviews
Aaron Parks: Rising To The Challenge
3

Published: 2017-05-18

Interviews
SFJAZZ Collective: Remembering Miles
7

Published: 2017-04-19

Interviews
Walter Smith III: Jazz Explorer
6

Published: 2017-04-04

Interviews
Bria Skonberg: In Flight
5

Published: 2016-08-25

Interviews
Dominick Farinacci: Sharing Stories
8

Published: 2016-07-08

Live Reviews
Freihofer's Saratoga Jazz Festival 2016
10

Published: 2016-04-13

Interviews
Dave Stryker: Soulful Sound
13

Published: 2016-03-14

Interviews
Peter Erskine: Paging Dr. Um
21

Published: 2016-02-29

Interviews
Russell Malone: Guitar Master
17

Published: 2015-11-15

Interviews
Bill Kirchner: Finding Music's Intimacy
28

Published: 2015-10-19

Interviews
Miles Comes To The Big Screen; Nephew Vincent Wilburn Approves
10

Published: 2015-10-14

Interviews
Wynton Marsalis: Driving the Jazz at Lincoln Center Engine
16

Published: 2015-08-26

Interviews
Halie Loren: Butterfly Soaring
16

Published: 2015-07-20

Interviews
Steve Smith: Drummer For All Seasons
7

Published: 2015-07-07

Live Reviews
Freihofer's Saratoga Jazz Festival 2015
13

Published: 2015-06-08

Interviews
Steve Gadd: Consummate Drummer
42

Published: 2015-05-15

Interviews
Katie Thiroux: Walking a Classy and Swinging Line
12

Published: 2015-04-20

Interviews
Thana Alexa: Singer And Instrument
18

Published: 2015-03-31

Interviews
Eliane Elias: The Authenticity of the Groove
10

Published: 2015-03-18

Interviews
Chantale Gagné: Composer on the Rise
9

Published: 2015-03-09

Interviews
Albert "Tootie" Heath: Class Personified
857

Published: 2015-03-09

Interviews
A Remembrance of Percy Heath
782

Published: 2015-03-02

Interviews
Orrin Keepnews: Classic Producer of Classics
10

Published: 2015-02-23

Interviews
Marshall Gilkes: Relishing Big Band Success
20

Published: 2014-11-19

Interviews
Billy Harper: A Life of Persistence and Improvisation
16

Published: 2014-11-17

Interviews
Cecil McBee: Masterful, And Always Equipped
12

Published: 2014-10-13

Interviews
Jon Irabagon: Examining All The Angles
26

Published: 2014-09-17

Interviews
Wil Blades: Groooooovin'
24

Published: 2014-08-26

Interviews
Eric Revis: Trajectory From The Tradition
1,317

Published: 2014-08-06

Interviews
Idris Muhammad: Coming to Grips with His Greatness
15

Published: 2014-08-04

Interviews
Lenny Pickett: Equal Opportunity Explorer
14

Published: 2014-07-09

Live Reviews
Freihofer's Saratoga Jazz Festival 2014
17

Published: 2014-07-07

Interviews
Orrin Evans: Hot Irons In The Fire
20

Published: 2014-07-02

Interviews
Martin Wind: Appreciating Bill Evans
16

Published: 2014-04-07

Interviews
Billy Hart: Welcoming New, Loving Old, Sounds
16

Published: 2014-02-17

Interviews
Don Was: The Music Is Paramount
8

Published: 2013-12-31

Year in Review
R.J. DeLuke's Best Releases of 2013

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1,094

Published: 2007-01-08

Interviews
Gregory Davis: Son of Miles
1,317

Published: 2014-08-06

Interviews
Idris Muhammad: Coming to Grips with His Greatness
1,385

Published: 2003-10-16

Interviews
Eddie Henderson: Healing with Music
1,517

Published: 2018-01-23

Interviews
Hugh Masekela: Strength in Music and Character
13

Published: 2012-12-10

Interviews
Branford Marsalis: Confident MF Playin’ Tunes
857

Published: 2015-03-09

Interviews
A Remembrance of Percy Heath
1,024

Published: 2003-12-15

Interviews
Dewey Redman: The Sound of a Giant
11

Published: 2018-02-12

Interviews
Mark Morganelli: Adds Club Owner To His Resume
1,008

Published: 2004-03-13

Interviews
George Coleman: This Gentleman can PLAY
1,118

Published: 2009-03-23

Interviews
Julian Lage: Stepping Into the Limelight
1,166

Published: 2004-01-26

Interviews
Abbey Lincoln: Spirited and Spiritual
1,397

Published: 2006-04-24

Interviews
Pat Martino: At One with His Favorite Toy
872

Published: 2003-10-08

Interviews
Ravi Coltrane: His Own Man, His Own Thing
12

Published: 2015-04-20

Interviews
Thana Alexa: Singer And Instrument
1,452

Published: 2007-04-02

Interviews
Joe Zawinul: Still Stirring Up The Weather
1,508

Published: 2009-06-09

Interviews
Kenny Rankin: From the Heart
925

Published: 2004-03-13

Interviews
The Constantly Creative Lee Konitz
1,194

Published: 2006-03-06

Interviews
Terje Rypdal: In A Miles Mood
13

Published: 2015-06-08

Interviews
Steve Gadd: Consummate Drummer
1,046

Published: 2004-02-23

Interviews
Ed Bradley: Journalist and Jazzman
892

Published: 2008-01-29

Interviews
Eliane Elias: Something for Bill (Evans)
782

Published: 2015-03-02

Interviews
Orrin Keepnews: Classic Producer of Classics
16

Published: 2015-07-20

Interviews
Steve Smith: Drummer For All Seasons
17

Published: 2013-12-27

Interviews
Wayne Shorter: Portrait Of A Visionary
1,564

Published: 2008-12-09

Interviews
Darcy James Argue: His Secret Society
21

Published: 2016-02-29

Interviews
Russell Malone: Guitar Master
883

Published: 2011-04-04

Interviews
Ambrose Akinmusire: Emerging Heart
948

Published: 2008-04-28

Interviews
Marcus Miller: The Man of Many Hats
585

Published: 2011-04-11

Interviews
Avishai Cohen: Trumpet Trio Makes Strong Mark
1,692

Published: 2009-12-28

Interviews
John Medeski: Strong as Ever with MMW
1,025

Published: 2003-03-28

Interviews
Chick Corea's Spirit of Creativity
6

Published: 2018-09-03

Interviews
Bob James: Piano Player
1,104

Published: 2009-03-16

Interviews
Jim Hall: The Elegant Guitarist
1,582

Published: 2009-07-06

Interviews
Dave Holland: Consistently Exceptional
1,134

Published: 2004-03-13

Interviews
Elvin Jones: Drumming Icon is Still Cooking
1,460

Published: 2009-11-02

Interviews
1959: The Year Classic Albums Were Born
1,391

Published: 2009-01-13

Interviews
Sonny Rollins: Still Seeking the Lost Chord
1,426

Published: 2008-12-15

Interviews
Al Jarreau: Christmas Time At Last
101

Published: 2012-05-21

Interviews
Ron Carter: The Right Notes, Alright
1,293

Published: 2009-08-17

Interviews
Large Ensembles: Is There a Place in This Large Music World?
20

Published: 2014-11-19

Interviews
Billy Harper: A Life of Persistence and Improvisation
8

Published: 2018-08-24

Interviews
Bob Reynolds: Communication Is Key
993

Published: 2006-01-30

Interviews
Larry Goldings: Versatility of Keyboards... And Music
848

Published: 2005-12-19

Interviews
Marc Johnson: Sweet Tone for Sweet Tunes
4

Published: 2018-10-05

Interviews
Stefon Harris: Pursuing the Tradition
1,023

Published: 2010-10-11

Interviews
Kenny Werner: New, Transcendent Sounds
1,355

Published: 2004-03-13

Interviews
Mose Allison: Substance and Style
28

Published: 2015-10-19

Interviews
Miles Comes To The Big Screen; Nephew Vincent Wilburn Approves
1,324

Published: 2009-05-25

Interviews
Gary Burton: Forging Ahead
988

Published: 2009-09-07

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John Patitucci: Celebrating Jazz Heroes

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Jazz Story

I was first exposed to jazz as kid listening to Buddy Rich and West Side Story. As a young guitarist studying jazz, hearing the big band exposed me to the many sounds of the big band, improvisation, arranging, and advanced chord harmonies
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I was first exposed to jazz as kid listening to Buddy Rich and West Side Story. As a young guitarist studying jazz, hearing the big band exposed me to the many sounds of the big band, improvisation, arranging, and advanced chord harmonies. When I left high school I became a huge fan of the Mahavishnu Orchestra, Larry Coryell, Chicago and the emerging rock/jazz fusion bands. At the same time, I was listening to Cecil Taylor, Andrew Cyrille and exploring free-jazz while attending the Manhattan School of Music. I studied jazz arranging and harmony from Dr. Maury Deutsch in New York.
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Member since: 2019