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Article: Extended Analysis

Aram Bajakian's Kef: New Sounds from the Armenian Diaspora

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by Chris May

Aram BajakianAram Bajakian's KefTzadik2011 Itself born out of traditional music, jazz has over the last hundred years often enriched itself with folk infusions. In the 1930s, the Gypsy jazz of guitarist Django Reinhardt enlivened the European scene. Contemporaneously, the country swing of bands such as Bob Willis ...

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Article: Live Review

Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland 2011: Days 8-10

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by Matt Marshall

Days 1-3 | Days 4-6 | Days 8-10 32th Annual Tri-C JazzFest ClevelandCleveland, OhioApril 28-May 8, 2011 Chapter Index May 4: Robert Glasper Trio May 5: TCJF SoundWorks with Benny Golson and Ndugu Chancler May 6: Will Bernard / Dr. Lonnie Smith / Medeski Martin & Wood

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News: Recording

Saxophonist Daniel Bennett releases "Peace and Stability Among Bears" on April 16, 2011

Saxophonist Daniel Bennett releases "Peace and Stability Among Bears" on April 16, 2011

Critically acclaimed New York saxophonist Daniel Bennett is releasing the third installment of his Bear Thompson trilogy on Saturday, Apri 16, 2011. The Boston Globe calls Bennett's music, “a mix of jazz, folk, and trance." The new album is entitled, “Peace and Stability Among Bears." The disc features Bennett on alto saxophone and flute, Chris Hersch ...

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Article: Multiple Reviews

It's an Upstate Thing: John Medeski and Lee Shaw; Joe Barna and Sketches Of Influence

Read "It's an Upstate Thing: John Medeski and Lee Shaw; Joe Barna and Sketches Of Influence" reviewed by J Hunter

by J Hunter

It's time once again to prove that all the great jazz in New York State isn't all made in New York City. The state capital of Albany has been doing its part for quite some time, and it doesn't stop with its two favorite musical sons: mallets wizard Stefon Harris and baritone saxman Nick Brignola. Here ...

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Article: Take Five With...

Take Five With Todd Clouser

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by AAJ Staff

Meet Todd Clouser:A young, genre-defying guitarist, composer, and writer, Berklee graduate Todd Clouser is an accomplished musician across the modern jazz and rock spectrum, leading a unique path to recognition as an up-and-coming act, finding his own voice performing with musicians from Keb' Mo' to Downtown NYC jazz legend, Steven Bernstein.Clouser's impassioned ...

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Article: Live Review

Ottawa Jazz Festival 2010: Days 4-6, June 27-29, 2010

Read "Ottawa Jazz Festival 2010: Days 4-6, June 27-29, 2010" reviewed by John Kelman

by John Kelman

Days 1-3 | Days 4-6 | Days 7-9 | Days 10-11Kenny Garrett Presents / John Scofield and the Piety Street Band Ralph Towner and Paolo Fresu / Medeski, Martin and Wood John Geggie and Friends / Youn Sun Nah / Manu Katché TD Ottawa International Jazz Festival Ottawa, Ontario, Canada June 27-29, 2010 ...

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Article: Extended Analysis

Medeski, Martin and Wood: Radiolarians - The Evolutionary Set

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by Sean Patrick Fitzell

Medeski Martin & WoodRadiolarians: The Evolutionary SetIndirecto Records2009 In an age when jazz is usually driven by individuals and fleeting lineups, the ability of Medeski, Martin and Wood (MMW) to sustain and reinvigorate their collective creativity for nearly 20 years is astounding. Never risk-averse--whether jamming with turntablists ...

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Article: Film Review

Billy Martin: In Concert: Coconuts Feeding Birds

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by Doug Collette

Billy Martin In Concert: Coconuts Feeding Birds Vongole Films 2009 In March 2008, drummer and percussionist Billy Martin was commissioned by The Houston Community College Department of Fine Arts in Texas to perform at the Heinen Theater. The school set the stage and documented what proved to be one of ...

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Article: Film Review

Marco Benevento & Friends: Live in NYC: The Sullivan Hall Residency

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by Doug Collette

Marco Benevento & Friends Live In NYC: The Sullivan Hall Residency The Royal Potato Family 2009 Live In NYC: The Sullivan Hall Residency makes an ideal companion piece to the other high point of Marco Benevento's solo career so far, Live At Tonic (Ropeadope, 2007) and it ...

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Article: Extended Analysis

Medeski, Martin & Wood: Radiolarians - The Evolutionary Set

Read "Medeski, Martin & Wood: Radiolarians - The Evolutionary Set" reviewed by Doug Collette

by Doug Collette

Medeski Martin & WoodRadiolarians: The Evolutionary SetIndirecto Records2009 Medeski, Martin & Wood is always going a little further, whether it's in the course of a live performance, a studio recording or the aesthetics of its music. Accordingly, Radiolarians: The Evolutionary Set is both metaphor for the group's ...


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