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News: Interview

Interview: Kat Anderson

November 25, 2011

The week of December 11 will mark a special day in Motown history. Fifty years ago, the two-year-old label had its first No. 1 Billboard pop hit. Earlier in 1961, Smokey Robinson had the label's first No. 1 hit on the R&B chart. But a No. 1 pop hit was a big deal, showing that Motown ...

News: Book / Magazine

'Clark' is the Autobiography of a Jazz Giant

November 25, 2011

Clark Terry Tells His Story Clark Terry is one of the bright, indomitable spirits in American music. Of course, jazz is his specialty and he's never run from the term or tried to change or over-explain it. He embraces jazz and is unabashed about his love for it. That's obvious to anyone who's seen him perform ...

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News: Recording

Jazzwax List: 10 for Thanksgiving

November 24, 2011

Last year I served Thanksgiving dinner for song-minded readers. This year the JazzWax audience has expanded, so I was up early shopping and preparing a larger musical feast. Remember, no grabbing, no reaching across plates, and be sure to use the right fork. To all my JazzWax readers worldwide, Happy Thanksgiving. Dig in! Roast Turkey Stomp—Benny ...

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News: Radio

Paul Motian Memorial Broadcast on WKCR

November 23, 2011

Drummer, bandleader, and composer Paul Motian passed away Tuesday November 22nd at the age of 80. Motian's career took off starting with his work in the influential Bill Evan's trio alongside bassist Scott LaFaro in the late 1950s. Thereafter, he went on to record and perform with artists ranging from Charlie Haden and Lee Konitz to ...

News: Crowdfunding Campaign

Seeking Funds for His Next Project Via Kickstarter, Eric Person Joins Growing Crowd of Creative Types

November 23, 2011

Saxophonist Eric Person is down to the last week of his Kickstarter campaign to fund his proposed next album Thoughts on God-Project of Hope. The 48-year-old St. Louis native, who has performed with jazz luminaries including McCoy Tyner, Dave Holland, Chico Hamilton, and the World Saxophone Quartet, so far has attracted 110 backers who have pledged ...

News: Music Industry

John Escreet Trio @ The Rubin Museum - December 2nd, 2011

November 23, 2011

Friday December 2, 2011 @ 7:00 PM $18.00 in advance / $20.00 day of Member Price: $16.20 John Escreet—piano John Hébert—bass Tyshawn Sorey—drums Since moving to New York in 2006,John Escreet has had a powerful impact, and has emerged as one of the most creative and original pianists on the music scene there. He is highly ...

News: Performance / Tour

Alex Skolnick Trio: U.S. Tour

November 23, 2011

TOUR STARTS DECEMBER 5 IN PHILADELPHIA The Alex Skolnick Trio will be on the road this December in support of their fourth album, Veritas (Palmetto). Blending the elegance and sophistication of jazz with the conviction of rock, the Trio's supporters range from international superstars Rodrigo y Gabriela, who chose the trio as their support act on ...

News: Event

The Music of the Rolling Stones at Carnegie Hall

November 23, 2011

ROSANNE CASH, GLEN HANSARD, STEVE EARLE, RICH ROBINSON AND MORE ALREADY CONFIRMED Michael Dorf announced the first artists confirmed to play a special March 13 tribute concert at Carnegie Hall, celebrating the music of The Rolling Stones and the 40th Anniversary of the release of their iconic collection Hot Rocks 1964-1971. The initial, star-studded lineup includes ...

News: Recording

Leonard Cohen: New Track, New Album Details

November 23, 2011

NEW ALBUM OLD IDEAS OUT JAN. 31, 2012 ON COLUMBIA RECORDS Old Ideas, a new album by Leonard Cohen, will be released by Columbia Records on January 31, 2012. The album's ten songs poetically address some of the most profound quandaries of human existence—the relationship to a transcendent being, love, sexuality, loss and death. Arguably the ...

News: Advocacy

Occupy Music Movement Grows with Occupy Musicians Petition

November 23, 2011

Musicians have gotten involved with the Occupy Movement in many locations both on and offline. A new initiative seeks to focus that energy starting with an Occupy Musicians petition in support of the movement. But Occupy Musicians hopes to become much more than just a petition and plans to provide additional resources. Musicians Occupy Wall Street ...