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News: Recording

The Bad Plus Release "Never Stop" Sept. 14

September 9, 2010

THE BAD PLUS MARKS A DECADE AT THE FOREFRONT OF PROGRESSIVE MUSIC NEVER STOP, the trio's first album of all originals, set for release on September 14, 2010 E1 Music is excited to announce the release of The Bad Plus's new album, NEVER STOP, on September 14, 2010. It is the band's first album of all ...

News: Performance / Tour

Ehud and Harry's Party (September 2, 2010)

September 8, 2010

Those names refer to the splendid young pianist Ehud Asherie, the inimitable tenor saxophonist Harry Allen. They were celebrating in a cozy corner of the Hotel Kitano's bar last Thursday—celebrating the release of their new quartet CD, MODERN LIFE, for the Posi-Tone label. At the Kitano, they were joined by master timekeepers Chuck Riggs, drums; Clovis ...

News: Radio

Matt Garrison Jumps up the JazzWeek Chart To #13

September 8, 2010

Garrison's debut CD Familiar places is quickly winning over listener's at jazz radio. Charting on 3 of the national jazz radio charts, Jazzweek, CMJ & RMR, Garrison this weeks lands at #13 on the Jazzweek jazz radio chart. A great way to kick off the month of September.We took some time out to get into the ...

News: Interview

Latin Jazz Conversations: Hilario Duran (Part 4)

September 8, 2010

A strong Latin Jazz bandleader carries a specific set of tools that guide them through their multiple responsibilities; the best bandleaders make these skills look natural, but they are actually learned over time. Any good leader spends years, and sometimes decades, as a sideman behind multiple artists. They work hard, watch the masters, learn the necessary ...

News: Interview

A Portrait of Sonny Rollins

September 8, 2010

Today is Sonny Rollins' 80th birthday. In addition to his much-anticipated concert at New York's Beacon Theater this Friday night, a new coffee-table book has just arrived that features lush color photographs by John Abbott and engaging text by Bob Blumenthal. Saxophone Colossus: A Portrait of Sonny Rollins (Abrams) is about as close as you will ...

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News: Video / DVD

Phish: Coral Sky Live DVD

September 8, 2010

DVD COMMEMORATES NOVEMBER, 2 1996 CORAL SKY AMPITHEATER PERFORMANCE On November 2, 1996, Phish performed at Coral Sky Amphitheater in West Palm Beach, FL; the only outdoor shed show of the Fall Tour. On October 19, JEMP Records will release Coral Sky, a brand new 2-DVD set capturing the complete performance. They were joined by percussionist ...

News: Performance / Tour

Mike Gordon: Moss November Tour Dates

September 8, 2010

LONG-AWAITED FOLLOW UP TO THE GREEN SPARROW OUT OCTOBER 19; TOUR STARTS NOVEMBER 6 IN WEST HOLLYWOOD Moss, Mike Gordon's third solo album, hits stores October 19 and is available for pre-order now. Moss comes only two short years after The Green Sparrow, and about half of its songs stem from the same 50-song burst of ...

News: Recording

OK Go Remix Contest for New Single

September 8, 2010

OK GO PARTNERS WITH INDABA MUSIC AND THE ROCK BAND NETWORK FOR “WHITE KNUCKLES" REMIX CONTEST OK Go have partnered with Indaba Music and the Rock Band Network to launch a remix contest for their new single, “White Knuckles." The grand prize winner will have his/her remix turned into a game track by The Authority, a ...

News: Recording

Buena Vista Musicians Unite for Afrocubism

September 8, 2010

THE ORIGINAL BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB CONCEPT FINALLY COMES TO FRUITION In 1996, a group of Mali's best-known musicians were due to fly into Havana for a collaboration with some of Cuba's singers and instrumentalists. However, the Malians never arrived due to travel complications, and a very different album was recorded instead: The Grammy Award-winning, multi-million-selling ...

News: Performance / Tour

Umphrey's: NYE Chicago Shows Additional Fall Dates

September 8, 2010

THREE NIGHTS. SEVEN SETS. ONE BAND. Umphrey's McGee have announced a New Years Eve run at the Riviera Theatre in Chicago on December 29-31. They will play two full two- set shows on the 29th and 30th, and three sets on the 31st. Umphreaks can also also catch the band all over North America this fall. ...