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Billy Harper:Blueprints of Jazz Vol. 2
By: Trevor Pour Talking House Records' second installment of the Blueprints of Jazz series features distinguished tenor saxophonist Billy Harper, an artist who draws a great deal of his stylistic influence from the evolving works of John Coltrane and from his own frequent collaborations with partner Art Blakey. Harper has remained an active composer and performer ...
Barney McAll: Dynamic Pianist And Composer
by AAJ Staff
Composer and pianist Barney McAll is a leading light of the new Brooklyn--the New York borough that is the fount of much that is new in jazz. The spectrum of McAll's music is wide, ranging from mood-setting jazz ensemble recordings to electronica. But it all comes down to the notes, and their relation to each other. ...
Barney McAll: Flashbacks
by Mark F. Turner
Since moving from Australia to NYC in 1997, pianist/composer Barney McAll has created an impressive resume that includes work with Gary Bartz, Billy Harper, Maceo Parker, Josh Roseman, and David Binney. But it may be his projects outside of jazz, in particular with independent film scoring-- Motherland Afghanistan (Aubin Pictures/PBS Independent Lens) and Sacco and Vanzetti ...
Enter the Talking House Records "Blueprints of Jazz, Vol. 1-3" Giveaway Contest
All About Jazz members are invited to enter the Talking House Records “Blueprints of Jazz, Vol. 1-3“ giveaway contest starting today. We'll select FIVE winners at the conclusion of the contest on April 26th. Click here to enter the contest (Following Billy Harper at AAJ automatically enters you in the contest.) Good luck! Your ...
Barney McAll: One to Watch
by AAJ Staff
This interview was first published in 2001. All About Jazz: First, if you don't mind, tell me some other biographical details (where did you study?) Barney McAll: I was born in Melbourne Australia. I started playing piano at seven years old. My older brother John, was very influential on me ...
L.A. Jazz Scene 2008: Alive and Swingin'
by Chuck Koton
The Los Angeles scene has often been referred to in patronizing terms by jazz lovers, musicians and writers. It has been said that the city's laid-back vibe deprives musicians of the energy that a New York audience can impart to the bandstand. Others complain that the growth of a hip jazz scene has been impeded by ...
David Weiss: Writin', Arrangin' and Playin'
by R.J. DeLuke
David Weiss has been on the New York scene for a while now, writing and arranging, producing albums, organizing an outstanding octet. He's known for all that. He also plays the trumpet. Quite well, in fact. Although he's played with the likes of Jaki Byard, Frank Foster, Craig Handy, Christian McBride, Jimmy Heath and ...
Mike Clark, Billy Harper, Donald Bailey: Blueprints of Jazz
by Woodrow Wilkins
Three discs, three creative artists, one concept--Blueprints of Jazz presents some of jazz music's eminently worthy but less widely known innovators. Tenor saxophonist Billy Harper and drummers Mike Clark and Donald Bailey have been fixtures on the jazz scene from 1950s through the 1970s, and they still produce fresh sounds. Mike Clark ...
Essential Blue -The Classic Of Lee Morgan-
By Lee Morgan
Label: Blue Note
Released: 2007
Track listing: Mesabi Chant; Nakatini Suite; Yesterday; The Gigolo; Latin Hangover; Mr. Kenyatta; Afreaka; Somethin' Cute; Since I Fell For You; Croquet Ballet;
Billy Harper – Billy Harper In Concert - Live From Poland (DVD)
By Billy Harper
Label: Arkadia Entertainment Corp.
Released: 2007
Track listing: 1.Light Within (B.Harper)
2.Speak To Me Of Love, Speak To Me Of Truth (B.Harper)
3.Thy Will Be Done (B.Harper)
4.Quest (B.Harper)
5.The Awakening (B.Harper)
6.Cry Of Hunger (B.Harper)
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