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Article: Album Review

Nils Petter Molvær: Switch

Read "Switch" reviewed by Karl Ackermann

by Karl Ackermann
June 24, 2014

From his first major recording date almost thirty years ago, Norwegian trumpeter Nils Petter Molvær has been a unique innovator with a seemingly insatiable appetite for testing new waters. Beginning with Masquarelo's seminal ECM Records debut, Bande à Part (1985), Molvær joined with the already established bassist Arild Andersen and his long-time collaborator, drummer Jon Christensen. ...

Article: Interview

Bobby Sanabria Spreads The Latin Jazz Gospel

by Steve Bryant
June 20, 2014

Drummer, percussionist, composer, educator, Bobby Sanabria has gained renown and respect from fans and musicians alike as one of the foremost proponents of what is labeled Afro-Cuban/Latin Jazz. Born and raised in the South Bronx, Sanabria performed with a veritable Who's Who in the world of jazz and Latin music, as well as with his own ...

Article: Lyrics

I 10 CD nel CD-Player di... Moss Freed

by Vincenzo Roggero
June 19, 2014

01. Lionel Loueke--Heritage (EMI--2012). Sono diventato dipendente da questo album dopo aver visto il trio (con Mark Guiliana e Michael Olatuja) al Vortex di Londra l'anno scorso. Vi è un quantità smisurata di sentimento nel modo di suonare di Loueke mentre la scrittura è moderna con memorabili sequenze melodiche e groove danzabili. Gli assolo di ...

Article: Live Review

Down With Jazz 2014

by Ian Patterson
June 9, 2014

Down With Jazz Meeting House Square Dublin, Ireland May 31-June 1, 2014 There's nothing quite like a Bank Holiday weekend, sunshine and music. Having moved from 2013's September slot with its unpredictable autumn weather to the last weekend in May with its unpredictable spring weather, Down With Jazz 2014 passed off ...

News: TV / Film

A Film on Bill Frisell by Emma Franz

June 6, 2014

A new film is being made on guitarist Bill Frisell. As one of the most influential and creative musicians of our time, a film about Frisell seems somewhat overdue. Filmed with unique access over three years, this documentary will be an intimate, behind-the scenes portrait. The film has been shot, directed and produced to date by ...

Article: Lyrics

I 10 Cd nel CD-Player di... Mary Halvorson

by Vincenzo Roggero
June 5, 2014

01. Bill Orcutt--A History of Every One (Editions Mego--2013). Lo stile chitarristico di Bill Orcutt è folle, bluesy e assolutamente unico. Questo nuovo disco è sorprendente. 02. Marc Ribot's Ceramic Dog--Your Turn (Northern Spy--2013). Ho atteso questo disco a lungo. Costruito perfettamente cattura l'energia e la temerarietà della band.

Article: Live Review

Young Jazz Festival

by Libero Farnè
June 2, 2014

Young Jazz Festival 14 Foligno, vari luoghi 17--25.05.2014 Spente le dieci candeline il Young Jazz Festival ha raggiunto una tappa significativa e benaugurale se si considerano i tempi che corrono. Come nelle passate edizioni, una delle scelte caratterizzanti è stata quella di costruire nel tempo iniziative estremamente importanti sotto il ...

Article: Album Review

Jenny Scheinman: The Littlest Prisoner

Read "The Littlest Prisoner" reviewed by Dan Bilawsky

by Dan Bilawsky
May 25, 2014

It's tempting to say that Jenny Scheinman has a split musical personality, but that's not really the case. The playful-and-devious violinist with a glint in her eye and the poised alt-country singer aren't as far apart as some may think, as both are powered by the heartbeat of American life; it's just important to remember that ...

Article: Live Review

Mai Jazz 2014

by John Kelman
May 24, 2014

Mai Jazz 2014 Stavanger, Norway May 6-11, 2014 After visiting Norway as often as four or five times annually, a first trip to the country in early May is surprisingly late for a first visit of the year. The last time visiting the west coast city of Stavanger was in 2008, part ...

Article: Live Review

Bray Jazz Festival 2014

by Ian Patterson
May 15, 2014

Bray Jazz festival Various venues Bray, County Wicklow Ireland May 2-4, 2014 It was an auspicious day. Fifteen years ago to the very day George Jacob introduced the first gig in the history of Bray Jazz Festival. The BJF has survived and prospered, growing from a small, largely national ...