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CD Review: Los Lobos, "Tin Can Trust"

August 7, 2010

Quick, name another band whose lineup has been intact for 26 years. Not that easy is it? Not these days, not any days. Los Lobos can claim that distinction. Steve Berlin (sax, keyboards) is the new guy. He joined in 1984. Cesar Rosas (guitar, vocals), David Hidalgo (guitar, violin, accordion, vocals), Louie Perez (guitar, drums, vocals), ...

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A Showcase for Benny Carter

August 8, 2010

Sax ala Carter! (Capitol, 1960) was released fifty years ago and remains one of saxophonist Benny Carter's most easy-going and enjoyable sessions. Backed by Jimmy Rowles on piano, Leroy Vinnegar on bass, and Mel Lewis on drums—an absolutely stellar rhythm section—Carter takes a swinging stroll through a number of standards as well as a few surprises. ...

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Lee Konitz at 82

August 8, 2010

Dan Tepfer i Lee Konitz, parada a Barcelona el 10 de novembre. Sis dècades al peu del canó, participant en tota mena d'aventures fundacionals, des del seu aprenentatge amb Lennie Tristano fins al Birth of the Cool de Miles Davis. Però el millor és que Lee Konitz continua avui encara buscant noves idees i nous camins ...

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James Falzone's Allos Musica to Release Lamentations (Allos Documents) November 2nd

August 8, 2010

On November 2nd, Chicago-based clarinetist/composer James Falzone, and the four year-old trio version of his longstanding Allos Musica ensemble, will release their debut recording, Lamentations (Allos Documents). The group, which has performed at creative music venues all around Chicago and will serve as ensemble-in-residence for the MOMENTA dance company in November, features oud player/vocalist Ronnie Malley ...

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Correspondence: Weekend Listening Tip

August 8, 2010

Jim Wilke, known worldwide for his Jazz After Hours satellite radio program, also runs a popular weekly broadcast featuring musicians from the Pacific Northwest. He sent this alert about the first program in a new series. It will present music from a major festival that ended last weekend. Centrum Jazz Port Townsend Festival Big Band next ...

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News: Performance / Tour

Jazz This Week: Kim Thompson Drums, Local Divas Sing, and More

August 8, 2010

As often happens around this time of year, its a relatively light weekend for live jazz in St. Louis. Several of our town's not-for-profit presenters, including Jazz at the Bistro, the Nu-Art Series, and Washington University's Jazz at Holmes series, wrapped up their summer schedules of events last week, while others, including the Sheldon and the ...

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Yahoo's 'The New Now' Features Young Soul Sensation Eli "Paperboy" Reed.

August 8, 2010

Brooklyn-based soul singer, Eli “Paperboy" Reed blew out the doors of the Y! Music studios recently with his full scale soul revue. The high-energy performance was captured in three great performances. The full profile can be found here. Look for Reed's Capitol Records debut, Come and Get It on ...

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Latin Jazz Perspectives: 5 Great Versions of Classic Ellington

August 8, 2010

Pianist, composer, and band leader Edward Kennedy “Duke" Ellington has long symbolized the epitome of class and style in the straight-ahead jazz world. Born in Washington DC on April 29, 1899, the young Ellington moved in and out of music before deciding to become a professional pianist in his late teens. The young pianist struggled for ...

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Ahmad Jamal: Argo Sessions

August 8, 2010

Jazz piano in the seven years immediately after World War II took several major twists and turns in its development. Art Tatum was the dominant force through the 1940s and into the 1950s. Like Tatum, Erroll Garner and Nat Cole were entertainers and showmen, bringing polish, wit and vibrancy to the instrument. Then came the brooders—Bud Powell, ...

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String Cheese Incident | Horning's Hideout Review/Gallery

August 8, 2010

Words by: Bryan Tobian | Images by: Brian Spady The String Cheese Incident:: 07.28.10-08.01.10 :: Horning's Hideout :: North Plains, OR Horning's 2010 by Brian Spady Throw away your inhibition hat, slip on your dancing shoes and let your freak flag touch the sky and you might just be ready for an Incident in the ...