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Alex Machacek

Born in 1972, Machacek grew up in Vienna, where he began studying classical guitar at the age of eight and continued for six years. While his early interest in guitar outside the classical field tended toward rock (Queen, Deep Purple, Iron Maiden), he later gravitated toward jazz, with a particular interest in jazz guitar great Joe Pass. “I was pretty much a straight ahead player back then because that was what the people played around me. I learned the Great American songbook and just played as much as I could. When I was 13 or 14, somebody gave me a Joe Pass record and I became the biggest Joe Pass fan in the 14th district of Vienna

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Article: So You Don't Like Jazz

All About Music—My AAJ Experience

Read "All About Music—My AAJ Experience" reviewed by Alan Bryson


Music & Taste Music and food have a lot in common. Variety is the key--without it, even the best prepared food loses its appeal. It is telling that we speak of “musical taste," even though we experience music through our ears. Genres like jazz and classical music weave together themes, patterns, harmonies, and mathematical ...

Album

Night Watch

Label: MVD Audio
Released: 2024
Track listing: The Chicken; Volta:Side Scratch; Better Try; Eleven High; Jemin Eye’N; Bob’s Blues; Jammin Man; Silverthorne; Larry’s Blues.

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

last of the new releases for 2024 with Igor Willcox, Movmnt Band, Eric Vloemans, Steve Hunt and Tim Miller

Read "last of the new releases for 2024 with Igor Willcox, Movmnt Band, Eric Vloemans, Steve Hunt and Tim Miller" reviewed by Len Davis


Last of new releases from 2024 with Igor Willcox, Movmnt Band dedicated to the late Shaun Martin, Snarky Puppy and Mexican band 3Below. Guitarist Thomas Polychuck, and Dutch trumpeter Eric Vloeimans. Stephane Belmondo with Thierry Maillard, Steve Hunt with Tim Miller, Elektrik Market, guitarist Scott Henderson and Fernando Utreras with Alex Machacek. Playlist Igor ...

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Garaj Mahal, Zawinul Syndicate, Vital Information, Alex Machacek and David Binney

Read "Garaj Mahal, Zawinul Syndicate, Vital Information, Alex Machacek and David Binney" reviewed by Len Davis


Garaj Mahal, The Zawinul Syndicate, Vital Information, Vital Tech Tones with Scott Henderson and Improvisionwith Alex Machacek, Greg Howe, David Binney and French trumpeter Mederic Collignon with his tribute to Miles Davis.Playlist Garaj Mahal" Celtic Indian" from Live-Vol 1 (HGMN) 00:00 The Zawinul Syndicate “King Hip" from The Immigrants (Columbia) 10:10 Vital Information “The ...

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Article: Interview

Souvik Dutta: 20 Years of Abstract Logix

Read "Souvik Dutta: 20 Years of Abstract Logix" reviewed by Mike Jacobs


If you are a music lover, you may already know the name Souvik (pronounced show-vik) Dutta. Over the last 20 years, he has taken his Abstract Logix enterprise from a pre-YouTube streaming platform to a music retail website to a niche imprint to a respected independent label boasting a top-tier roster that includes the likes of ...

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Video

Bob Holz In Concert 2023

Featuring the music of Bob Holz
Duration: 8:16

Bob Holz live at Catalina Bar in Hollywood, California with Ralphe Armstrong (bass), Brandon Fields (saxophone), Billy Steinway (keyboards) and Alex Machacek (guitar).
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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Al Di Meola, Scott Kinsey, Kinga Glyk, Kam Falk and Mats Oberg

Read "Al Di Meola, Scott Kinsey, Kinga Glyk, Kam Falk and Mats Oberg" reviewed by Len Davis


New music featuring Al Di Meola, Scott Kinsey, Adam Nitti, Toronto guitarist David Peluso and Polish bassist Kinga Glyk. Mark Lettieri, Jubu Smith, Kam Falk, with John Favicchia, and Nigerian multi instrumentalist Dapo Torimiro with Anthony Crawford and Alex MacHacek. Swedish drummer Morgan Agren with Mats Oberg and Greek guitarist Jim Politis. Playlist Al ...

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Article: Album Review

Bob Holz: Night Watch

Read "Night Watch" reviewed by Glenn Astarita


Bob Holz, an acclaimed drummer and composer, has been a significant figure in the jazz and fusion scenes for several decades. With a background that includes collaborations with legends such as Larry Coryell and Stanley Clarke, Holz's drumming prowess is marked by superior technical abilities and depth. His experience and deep understanding of various musical styles ...

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Better Try

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Label: MVD Audio
Released: 2024
Duration: 06:23


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