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Henry Kuntz: "Wayang Saxophony Shadow Saxophone" New CD

January 9, 2007

Wayang Saxophony Shadow Saxophone - Humming Bird Records (HB CD 6) Henry Kuntz: Tenor Saxophone In an alluring set of solo and multi-track improvisations inspired by mixed-media presentations of saxophone and puppet theatre, Henry Kuntz re-examines the sound, technique, and musical dimensions of the tenor. “The diaphanous tenor of Wayang Saxophony Shadow Saxophone took flight like ...

Legendary Philadelphia Drummer Butch Ballard Interviewed at AAJ

January 9, 2007

George Edward “Butch" Ballard is a celebrated drummer, now 88, who swung with the Cootie Williams, Duke Ellington, and Count Basie big bands, to mention just a few of the items on his resume. Beyond that, however, this cat is truly an American phenomenon, an African-American from a working class family who realized his childhood dream ...

Winter Jazz Festival This Wednesday for IAJE in NYC!

January 9, 2007

Wednesday January 10th - Jazz Alternatives Showcase (IAJE) Brice Rosenbloom in association with The Knitting Factory is proud to present the 2007 NYC WINTER JAZZFEST, to be held on January 10th and 20th, 2007 in New York City. This marks the third year of the annual Winter JazzFest, and its continued mission to showcase top quality ...

Gregory Davis, Son of Miles, Interviewed at AAJ

January 8, 2007

Every year seems to bring a new book about the late, iconic trumpeter and musical innovator Miles Davis. But Dark Magus: The Jekyll and Hyde Life of Miles Davis isn't yet another assessment of the man and his music from journalist types. Instead, it's a look at Miles by someone with unequivocal personal exposure to the ...

NYC Bassist Matt Geraghty Releases 3rd CD "Passport" w/Grammy Winners Paul Wertico and Howard Levy

January 8, 2007

NYC Bassist and Composer Matt Geraghty this week releases his new world jazz CD Passport (MGP Music), adding depth and dimension to his signature jazz blend by drawing upon the rich musical traditions of India, Brazil, and Spain. The new CD was recorded in Rio De Janeiro, New York and Chicago and has contributions from 4 ...

Bobby Streng Saxemble in Ann Arbor Jan. 11

January 8, 2007

Surso Limelight presents the funk-jazz fusion octet, Bobby Streng Saxemble, sponsored by Main Street Cafe. On Thursday, January 11, the Saxemble will travel from Ann Arbor, Michigan to perform at the 1,200 seat Medina Performing Arts Center, 777 East Union St., at 7:30 p.m. Enter the Performing Arts Center at the stoplight on Weymouth Rd. / ...

Michael Weiss Quartet at the Kitano New York, January 11, 2007

January 8, 2007

Pianist, composer Michael Weiss returns to the Kitano Hotel January 11 for another evening of exciting original music. Reviewing Weiss' debut week at the Village Vanguard last October, The New York Times said Weiss was [i]"a confident and sparkling presence on the piano"[/i] and [i]"demonstrated a strong sense of both leadership and organization, [which] manifested itself ...

"My Favorite Things" with Russ Neff for the Week of 01/07/07

January 8, 2007

This week's music on My Favorite Things, the online jazz radio show produced & hosted by Russ Neff.  Drown In My Own Tears- Shirley Horn - Light Out Of Darkness Kamba - Moacir Santos - Ouro Negro Passion Flower - Mitchell/Ruff Duo - Strayhorn Indiana - Modern Jazz Quartet - A Celebration Nite Mist Blues - ...

Fly: Jeff Ballard, Larry Grenadier, Mark Turner at the Village Vanguard, January 9-14, 2007

January 7, 2007

Cameron Mizell - The EPic of Chester Bustamante

January 7, 2007

For his second release, guitarist Cameron Mizell teams up with drummer Mike Fortune and keyboardist Brad Whiteley for the five song EP The EPic of Chester Bustamante“. The upbeat funk and creative improvisation is heavily influenced by and draws comparisons to The Meters, John Scofield, Grant Green, and Soulive. Shortly after recording his first album (2004's ...