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Kendrick Scott Oracle: Conviction

Read "Conviction" reviewed by Mark F. Turner

by Mark F. Turner
May 2, 2013

From the selfless prayer in the opening track to the sampled words of wisdom from martial arts great Bruce Lee in the track “Be Water," drummer Kendrick Scott's Conviction is an extension of self-motivated and thoughtful music that was witnessed in his 2007 debut The Source on his fledgling World Culture Music label. There is a ...

Article: Interview

Kendrick Scott: Conviction of a Jazz Oracle

by Esther Berlanga-Ryan
April 29, 2013

Kendrick Scott, considered by many as one of the most gifted drummers of his generation and trusted on stage by peers such as trumpeter Terence Blanchard, is ready to take the spotlight as a bandleader once more with his third studio project. This is a record about a true desire to act as an instrument of ...

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Various Artists: Home - Gift Of Music: Japan Earthquake/Tsunami Relief

Read "Home - Gift Of Music: Japan Earthquake/Tsunami Relief" reviewed by Dan Bilawsky

by Dan Bilawsky
September 21, 2012

Tragedy on a grand scale tends to attract philanthropic and righteous individuals looking to do the right thing and help in some way, but short memories and attention spans often plague these same generous souls. People are quick to open their hearts and wallets when the worst is in front of them, but time passes and ...

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Gretchen Parlato: Quiet Revolutionary

by Ian Patterson
June 27, 2011

It's safe to say that singer Gretchen Parlato has her admirers. The Boston Globe praised her as “the most original jazz singer in a generation," and pianist Herbie Hancock has described her connection to music as “almost magical." Saxophonist Wayne Shorter has likened her art to that of Frank Sinatra. It's hard to remember the last ...

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Article: Live Review

Gretchen Parlato: Norwich, UK, May 20, 2011

by Bruce Lindsay
June 3, 2011

Gretchen ParlatoThe PlayhouseNorwich, UKMay 20, 2011 Gretchen Parlato has achieved something that is increasingly difficult in contemporary jazz, where originality and innovation seem too often to be viewed as barriers to a vocalist's success, rather than qualities to be praised and nurtured. She has merged her distinctive vocal style with an ...

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Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland 2011: Days 8-10

by Matt Marshall
May 24, 2011

Days 1-3 | Days 4-6 | Days 8-10 32th Annual Tri-C JazzFest ClevelandCleveland, OhioApril 28-May 8, 2011 Chapter Index May 4: Robert Glasper Trio May 5: TCJF SoundWorks with Benny Golson and Ndugu Chancler May 6: Will Bernard / Dr. Lonnie Smith / Medeski Martin & Wood

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Gretchen Parlato: The Lost and Found

Read "The Lost and Found" reviewed by A. Lienhard

by A. Lienhard
April 19, 2011

Gretchen Parlato's much anticipated third release, The Lost and Found, secures her position as the leading vocalist in New York's under-40 jazz scene. On this 15-track program, Parlato and producer Robert Glasper blend musical styles like so many cocktails. They purposefully demonstrate that hip-hop has a quiet side, that you needn't be from Brazil to play ...