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Article: Album Review

The Young Mothers: A Mothers Work Is Never Done

Read "A Mothers Work Is Never Done" reviewed by Mark Corroto

by Mark Corroto
April 24, 2014

Ingebrigt Håker Flaten reminds us that jazz is the musical equivalent of a dark star, a musical black hole, absorbing all musical energy and classifications. The Norwegian-born bassist-turned Austin, TX resident assembled a multi-genre sextet under the uncategorizable name The Young Mothers. Sure, let's not call this jazz, because it would alienate 99% of fans. But ...

News: Award / Grant

Jazz Trumpeter Jeff Lofton Wins "Best Horn Player" Austin Chronicle's 2013-14 Austin Music Awards

March 13, 2014

Austin, TX - Jazz trumpeter Jeff Lofton will accept his award for “Best Horn Player" at the Austin Music Awards tonight at the Austin Convention Center in the heart of SXSW. Presented by the Austin Chronicle, the Austin Music Awards are voted on by the public and the awards show airs locally on public access TV ...

News: Recording

Austin's Dena Taylor Releases A New Romantic Collection Of Songs From The American Songbook

March 8, 2014

A superior ballad and standards singer, Dena Taylor has released her latest recording, The Nearness Of You. A set comprised of ten classic standards, the performances feature the appealing singer uplifting the timeless material while accompanied by some of Texas' finest jazz musicians. Dena Taylor puts plenty of emotion and understanding into her interpretations of lyrics ...

News: Event

12 Hour Non-stop Improvisation Will Raise Money For Austin Non-profit

February 15, 2014

JAMGASM 2 - Super Session, breaking the music marathon improvisation record for Austin and Texas! An event to raise needed funds for the non-profit Diverse Arts Culture Works. Carousel Lounge 1110 East 52nd Street, Austin, Texas March 1st – noon to midnight. Featruing: Willie Oteri, Chris Maresh, Brannen Temple, Ephraim Owens, Joshua Thomson, Bruce Saunders, Dave ...

News: TV / Film

Texas Jazz Featured On Jazz At Noon Series

December 30, 2013

Austin, TX - A live stream broadcast from Austin is giving music fans a great opportunity to see and hear what Texas Jazz is all about. Berklee grad Masumi Jones is producing the monthly Jazz At Noon series and taking it worldwide via Ustream TV. A recent episode included visiting multi instrumentalist /composer Alex Coke (Creative ...

Article: Opinion

What's Wrong With Today's Live Jazz

by Richard Lawn
December 17, 2013

What's wrong with today's live jazz scene? There has been a great deal of whining about the climate for live jazz these days. The complaints are sometimes accompanied by speculation about why jazz seems to have slipped off the radar, particularly in many major cities such as Philadelphia. The complaints, however, are often unaccompanied ...

News: Festival

2014 Texas Jazz Jam Cruise Announced

November 8, 2013

The Austin Jazz Alliance has announced the first ever Texas Jazz Jam Cruise. Jazz Alliance members have been working for the past 6 months on putting together the final touches on the program, activities, musicians and special guests for this first ever Jazz Jam cruise out of Texas. The cruise will sail out of Galveston, Texas, ...

News: Event

Marathon Jam Will Raise Needed Money For Kenny Dorham's Backyard Event Venue In Austin Texas

October 20, 2013

JazzOutSide Super Session & Kenny Dorham's Backyard Fundraiser WD-41 featuring Willie Oteri Dave Laczko and friends, word/jazz lowstars, Brazilian Space Program and 20+ other talented musicians and improvisers Sunday, November 3rd, 2:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Kenny Dorham’s Backyard, 1106 E. 11th Austin, TX 78702 Cost: $5+ suggested donations Get ready for a jazz experience like ...

News: Recording

Austin-based Jazz Trumpeter Jeff Lofton Releases Single "Compared To What" From Upcoming Album "Jericho"

October 16, 2013

A new single produced and arranged by Austin-based jazz trumpeter Jeff Lofton from his new album Jericho releasing in 2014. A remake of the Les McCann / Eddie Harris hit “Compared to What" by Gene McDaniels. Featuring vocals and guitar by Carolyn Wonderland; piano and organ by the legendary Dr. James Polk; with Ryan Bowman on ...

Article: Catching Up With

Snarky Puppy: The Whole Family

by Tyler Henderson
September 25, 2013

Snarky Puppy is currently one of the freshest sounds in modern jazz. Lead by bassist Michael League, the young troupe of North Texas grads mixed in with the best and brightest of the New York and Dallas music scenes features a funk and groove style that can't be matched. Snarky Puppy is coming off ...