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A New Recording of Schumann's Scenes from Faust

March 19, 2011

Classical music acolytes will know that Robert Schumann (1810-1856) fashioned a cornerstone of the romantic era repertoire primarily via his four symphonies, his concerto for piano and the one for cello, his lieder, his solo piano music and his chamber works. Compositions for vocal soloists, choir and orchestra are rather few and for the most part ...

Steve Kuhn: Non-Fiction (ECM 1124)

March 19, 2011

Steve Kuhn Non-Fiction Steve Kuhn piano, percussion Steve Slagle soprano and alto saxophones, flute, percussion Harvie Swartz bass Bob Moses drums Recorded April 1978 at Tonstudio Bauer, Ludwigsburg Produced by Manfred Eicher Steve Kuhn is the all-purpose element: his presence heightens any ...

Living Room Spin: Cuong Vu 4-Tet - Leaps of Faith

March 19, 2011

One of my favorite pastimes is to gather a few friends in my living room with some good food and drink to hang out and listen to a new jazz recording. Just take it all in and then talk about our impressions of what we heard. So instead of keeping it a small and private affair, ...

Mills Brothers V. Ink Spots

March 18, 2011

JFJO: "Race Riot Suite" World Premiere on 5.20

March 18, 2011

TICKETS ON SALE THIS FRIDAY; PERFORMANCE SET FOR FRIDAY, MAY 20, TULSA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER On Friday, May 20, Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey are set to debut “The Race Riot Suite" with a special performance in the John H. Williams Theatre at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. There will be one show at ...

Jazz Singer and Six-Time Grammy Nominee Nnenna Freelon Makes Her Annenberg Center Debut

March 18, 2011

“Freelon makes each song such a personal statement that they all seem fresh and new..." USA Today (Philadelphia)—Herbie Hancock calls her “a wonderful song stylist," Melba Moore says that “she's a reincarnation of Ella Fitzgerald," and Aretha Franklin proclaims “if you're looking for good entertainment and very hip music, be sure to check out Nnenna Freelon." ...

Toots Thielemans' Harmonica Live with His European Quartet

March 18, 2011

Everybody knows that Toots Thielemans IS jazz harmonica. He is the man. He phrases like a horn. Others have followed in his wake but he continues to lead the way. If you listen to the late George Shearing's Quintet in the early 50s, when Toots was the guitarist, you can hear in the few features for ...

The Lead Sheet; Twin Cities Jazz, March 18-24

March 18, 2011

Now it really feels like spring! We got by the hockey tournament without a blizzard so green grass can't be far behind! And jazz around town should put us into an upbeat mood—Patty Peterson, Bobby and Ginger Commodore, Laura Caviani and Pete Whitman, Milo Fine, Jane Monheit, the music of Mingus.... Every jazz fan can find ...

The Cookers Release Cast the First Stone (Plus Loin)

March 17, 2011

Hard-Hitting Follow-Up to Acclaimed WARRIORS On April 12, 2011 The Cookers CD Release Celebration May 14 & 15 @ The Iridium, NYC! Cast The First Stone Features: Billy Harper (Tenor Sax), Eddie Henderson (Trumpet), David Weiss (Trumpet), Craig Handy (Alto Sax, trks 1-5), George Cables (Piano), Cecil McBee (Bass), Billy Hart (Drums) & Special guest Azar ...

Jazz Around Town: Keeping My "Religious" Devotion to These Jazz Listings....

March 17, 2011

Thursday, March 17, 2011 Live Jazz Jam with ESM Students @ Triple Deuces Bar & Grill, 6:00 pm Jazz Dawgs @ Bistro 135, 6:30 pm Joe Santora Trio with Emily Kirchoff @ Michael's Valley Grill, 7:00 pm The Djangoners @ Little Theatre Cafe, 7:30 pm Friday, March 18, 2011 Live Jazz Jam with ESM Students @ ...