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Jon Irabagon: The Observer

Read "The Observer" reviewed by Troy Collins


Best known as the volatile saxophonist in bassist Moppa Elliott's self proclaimed terrorist be-bop band Mostly Other People Do the Killing, Jon Irabagon has only just begun his career as a solo artist. His bristling duet with drummer Mike Pride, I Don't Hear Nothin' But The Blues (Loyal Label, 2009) was preceded by Outright! (Innova, 2008), ...

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News: Performance / Tour

Elmo Hope Tribute at Jazz Standard Featuring Bertha Hope on Piano

Elmo Hope Tribute at Jazz Standard Featuring Bertha Hope on Piano

Pianist Elmo Hope was one of the greatest composers of this music called Bop, along with Thelonious Monk and Bud Powell. Seldom do we get to hear the genius of Elmo Hope's compositions in a live setting. With the gracious help of The Jazz Standard, these ambitious and dedicated musicians join forces with Don Sickler and ...

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Nothin' But Love

Label: Reservoir Music
Released: 2000

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Article: Album Review

Bertha Hope: Nothin' But Love

Read "Nothin' But Love" reviewed by AAJ Staff


Reservoir Music has quietly and effectively been building an impressive body of works by New York City pianists over the years, including Kenny Barron, Steve Kuhn, Rob Schneiderman and John Hicks. Now Reservoir has graciously given Bertha Hope, widow of deceased and under-recognized jazz pianist Elmo Hope, the opportunity to be counted in her own gentle ...

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Bertha Hope: Nothin' But Love

Read "Nothin' But Love" reviewed by C. Andrew Hovan


Pianist Betha Hope has certainly been a late bloomer. Long story short, this imaginative pianist was married to the equally inventive piano man Elmo Hope. Her talents, however, would largely remain dormant for most of the '60s and '70s, apart from the few duets with her husband that were heard on a mid-'60s Riverside date. It ...


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