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News: Performance / Tour

Mary Halvorson Trio on Tour in August

July 19, 2010

This August, guitarist/composer Mary Halvorson and her working trio with bassist John Hébert and drummer Ches Smith will play three concerts in three countries. The mini-tour begins Thursday, August 5th with a two-set performance at New York's Cornelia Street Café, which will serve as a hometown warm-up for dates later in the month at Switzerland's Jazz ...

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News: Performance / Tour

Darius Jones Returns to Roulette for Three Nights Starting July 28th

July 19, 2010

AUM Fidelity recording artist Darius Jones (Darius Jones Trio, Little Women) will return to Roulette on July 28th for a three-night run featuring his longstanding working trio and a new quartet. Here's the itinerary: Wednesday, July 28th at 8:30 p.m. Darius Jones Trio Darius Jones, alto saxophone Adam Lane, bass Jason Nazary, drums ...

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News: Festival

Mario Pavone Orange Double Tenor at Litchfield Jazz Festival August 7th

July 19, 2010

One month from tonight, veteran bassist/composer Mario Pavone will perform at the Litchfield Jazz Festival with his newest ensemble, Orange Double Tenor. The group, which features trumpeter Dave Ballou, tenor saxophonists Tony Malaby and Jimmy Greene, pianist Peter Madsen and drummer Gerald Cleaver, will play Pavone's new extended work, ARC SUITE T/PI T/PO. This is only ...

News: Recording

Recent Listening: Kamuca and Konitz

July 19, 2010

Richie Kamuca & Lee Konitz, Live at Donte's 1974 (Cellar Door) It's a hoot to hear the saxophonists channel their hero Lester Young in this recently discovered session recorded at the lamented Los Angeles club. “Lester Leaps In" begins and ends as a unison duet, complete with stop-time breaks, reproducing Young's 1939 solo on the master ...

News: Recording

Album of the Week: Fields of Moons, Chris Washburne and the Syotos Band

July 19, 2010

Fields of Moons Chris Washburne And The SYOTOS Band Jazzheads There are many different sides to an artist's personality and recordings give them an opportunity to explore these various facets. Setting the right context inspires an artist to focus upon a certain musical approach without distraction. Specific instrumental combinations, repertoire collections, or new collaborators ...

News: Interview

Latin Jazz Conversations: Pete Escovedo (Part 3)

July 19, 2010

Any Latin Jazz scene with an established tradition carries an identifiable “sound," a clear aural representation of the culture and values held by the area's musical community. The area's “sound" rises from the combination of musical choices prioritized by the musicians on the scene and the continued support for a group of musical ideas. Individuals certainly ...

News: Interview

Latin Jazz Conversations: Pete Escovedo (Part 2)

July 19, 2010

Music has a funny way of changing over time--the ebbs and flows of creativity bring different ideas onto a musicians plate, forcing them to deal with it. Any musician has the option of ignoring the changes in popular taste, but they run the risk of becoming antiquated. Steadfast adherence to stylistic norms are important in some ...

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News: Interview

Latin Jazz Conversations: Pete Escovedo (Part 1)

July 19, 2010

When a musician looks back upon their lifetime, their accomplishments leave an impact upon their musical community and the depth of this impact defines their legacy. Individuals destined to leave a major footprint upon the musical world generally start early, dedicating all their spare time to the pursuit of musical growth. These individuals spend all their ...

News: Interview

Latin Jazz Conversations: Adriano Santos (Part 3)

July 19, 2010

Most musicians further their artistic development through a series of musical milestones, that become more defined as they come closer. When the musician starts on the journey, their future consists of general goals that may involve proficiency on their instrument, consistent work, or the ability to understand a certain musical style. As the musician attains some ...

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News: Interview

Latin Jazz Conversations: Adriano Santos (Part 2)

July 19, 2010

Even the most focused, dedicated, and thoughtful musicians hit roadblocks on their path towards musical goals. Plans laid at an early age seem certain at the time, based on unstoppable feelings of invincibility and power. Fate has a funny way of testing musicians though, seeing just how long they will persevere in order to reach their ...