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Recent Listening: Brad Goode

November 29, 2010

Brad Goode, Tight Like This (Delmark). During his Chicago days, Goode worked through his influences, notably Dizzy Gillespie and Clifford Brown, into early individuality. He has a Gillespie moment during his muted solo on the exotic 1942 Xavier Cugat song “Nightingale," but it's a rare example of his playing a direct quote. Goode has serious fun ...

Washington University to Honor Pat Martino at Free Symposium This Thursday, December 2

November 29, 2010

The Jazz at Holmes series and the Washington University Department of Music will present guitarist Pat Martino (pictured) in a public symposium honoring his work from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. this Thursday, December 2, at Graham Chapel on the Wash U campus. Martino will be in St. Louis to perform Wednesday, December 1 through Saturday, ...

The Mysterious Death of a Tenor Man - Wardell Gray and the Moulin Rouge

November 29, 2010

On May 25, 1955, the body of a 34 year-old black man was found in the desert outside of Las Vegas. The man's neck had been broken, and the body had apprently been dumped from a car. Even though this scenario may sound like it would warrant an autopsy, none was performed. The local coroner and ...

Jaleel Shaw - "Bemsha Swing" (2008)

November 29, 2010

De Concierto Con Jaques Morelenbaum

November 29, 2010

El violonchelista y arreglista Jaques Morelenbaum está desde el pasado jueves en Barcelona, tras una semana de ensayos en Hamburgo con la NDR Big Band y el cuarteto de Omar Sosa. Músico apasionado por la música (parece un truismo, pero no lo es), Morelenbaum asistió el pasado viernes en el Palau a la exhibición de Jamie ...

Unsigned Treasures: Erwilian - Midwinter's Night (2010)

November 29, 2010

By Nick DeRiso At once neo-renaissance, new age and something akin to blissed-out bluegrass, Erwilian's holiday-themed concert recording Midwinter's Night neatly sidesteps the pre-conceived notion of sickly sweet Yuletide fare. Midwinter's Night, instead, is a concert souvenir from warm night of remembrance, affection and camaraderie—sparked by these friendly-as-family band members, who frequently interact. This cozy framework, ...

Movie: It Might Get Loud (Sony Pictures, 2009)

November 29, 2010

This interesting documentary is about three prominent rock 'n' roll electric guitarists, The Edge of U2, Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin and Jack White of the White Stripes. The movie follows them all individually, and them brings them together in a discussion and jam session. It's interesting to see how the musicians approach the instrument in ...

BMG Buys Chrysalis, $169 Million Deal...

November 29, 2010

he glow around publishing was pricked a long time ago, though catalogs are still a much better buy than recordings. Just ask Guy Hands. In that spirit, BMG Rights Management has now announced its purchase of Chrysalis for $169 million (£107.4 million), the latest in a string of high-profile publishing acquisitions. The buyout brings a massive ...

Great Solos: Lester Young, "Sometimes I'm Happy"

November 28, 2010

An Occasional Series The tenor saxophonist recorded this masterpiece in 1943 with pianist Johnny Guarnieri, bassist Slam Stewart and drummer Sid Catlett. He had rejoined Count Basie in high spirits. They were to be dashed the following year when he was drafted into a depressing Army experience, but this is the buoyant pre-war Lester.

Tatsuya Nakatani Returning to Lemp Neighborhood Arts Center on Friday, December 3

November 28, 2010

This just in: Improvising percussionist Tatsuya Nakatani (pictured) will be back in St. Louis to perform at the Lemp Neighborhood Arts Center next Friday, December 3. Nakatani will perform solo, and also will improvise with some St. Louis musicians yet to be announced. Nakatani played the LNAC most recently back in January 2009, and has been ...