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The End of Elaine's

May 22, 2011

There was a sad changing-times story this week in New York City, where it was big news. Elaine's, the Upper East Side restaurant that for nearly five decades has been a meeting place and hangout for writers, theater and film people and a few musicians, is closing. Elaine Kaufman, who founded the restaurant, died last December. ...

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News: Recording

MSG - Tasty! (Clean Feed, 2011)

May 22, 2011

MSG is a collective modern jazz group consisting of Rudresh Mahanthappa on alto saxophone, Ronan Guilfoyle on bass and Chander Sardjoe on drums. The music they perform this album is very fresh and innovative, taking advantage of the trio setting that has inspired the likes of Sonny Rollins and Ornette Coleman to great improvisational flights in ...

News: Radio

Listening Tip: Kirchner's 100th

May 21, 2011

Bill Kirchner is a saxophonist, arranger, composer, teacher, editor and historian who finds time to also be a broadcaster. Since 2002, he has been a host on Jazz From The Archives, a highlight in the schedule of WBGO-FM, the Newark, New Jersey, jazz station. He has devoted 99 programs to the work of other leading musicians. ...

News: Education

Letters to Naras: The Jazz Education Network Writes About the Latin Jazz Grammy

May 21, 2011

On Wednesday April 6th, The National Academy Of Recording Arts And Sciences announced a “restructuring" of The Grammy Awards, a move that included the elimination of the Latin Jazz Grammy. This unfortunate decision undermines the integrity of Latin Jazz and disregards its importance as a major piece of the cultural landscape in the United States. I ...

News: Radio

The Jazz Session #270: Victor Prieto

May 21, 2011

Accordionist Victor Prieto's most recent album is a duet record with saxophonist Chris Cheek called Rollo-Coaster (Cheekus Music, 2009). In this interview, Prieto talks about the deep history of his instrument; the new technique he developed for jazz accordion; and the unique sound of his trio. NOTE: This interview contains three exclusive live performances by Victor ...

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News: Recording

Marcin Wasilewski Trio - Faithful, ECM 2011 ***a1/2

May 21, 2011

By Paul Acquaro When listening to the Marcin Wasilewski Trio's Faithful, I've begun developing a feeling that there is something that I'm not quite tuned in to. Having not heard this trio's music before but having read some laudatory write-ups online, I must I admit I was anticipating something, though what, I'm still not entirely sure. ...

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News: Performance / Tour

Femi Kuti | Boulder | Review | Pics

May 21, 2011

By Brad Hodge Femi Kuti :: 05.09.11 :: Boulder Theater :: Boulder, Colorado The undisputed heavyweight champion of Afrobeat stopped in to the Boulder Theater for a Monday evening of educational, inspirational and highly danceable music. Being the heir to the throne of Afrobeat might have been a heavy burden for most to bear butFemi Kuti ...

News: Radio

Kindred Spirits: Taylor Eigsti and Becca Stevens

May 21, 2011

CLICK HERE TO HEAR THE STUDIO SESSION Pianist, Taylor Egisti and vocalist/guitarist, Becca Stevens, stopped by the KPLU Seattle studios on May 16th to brighten an otherwise rainy Monday afternoon in the Pacific Northwest with an performance and interview, hosted by Evening Jazz host Abe Beeson. Both artists are in the process of building strong solo ...

News: Interview

Levon Helm Does Well by Doing Good

May 21, 2011

Supporting good causes is one way for musicians to show that they are making a positive contribution to society while making it clear that their success is about being part of a community rather than simply profiting from a community's interest. Though one may understandably feel that one's music is the main contribution an artist can ...

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News: Performance / Tour

North Shore Jazz Project is Presenting Jazz Singer Showcase on Saturday, May 21

May 21, 2011

The North Shore Jazz Project is presenting a Jazz Singers Showcase this Saturday, May 21, 2011, at 7:00 p.m., with a line up of great local singers. Tickets to the event are $18 and can be reserved online. Some of the jazz singers performing that night include John Archer, Stephen Smith, Bob D'Agostino, Dan Murphy, Steve ...