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Article: Album Review

Bob Mintzer: Canyon Cove

Read "Canyon Cove" reviewed by John Kelman

by John Kelman

Between a bevy of sideman dates, longstanding gigs with Yellowjackets and his own big band, and periodic small ensemble recordings like the unassuming and heartfelt In the Moment (Art of Life, 2007), Bob Mintzer has remained one of the busiest woodwind multi-instrumentalists in jazz for nearly four decades, since first cutting his teeth as youngster with ...

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News: Radio

JazzWeek Radio Chart: August 9, 2010

TWLW2WArtistTWLWMoveAddRptsPeakWks11212Fred Hersch Whirl (Palmetto)282119+16316417212Kenny Burrell Be Yourself (HighNote)267205+6205814321Curtis Fuller I Will Tell Her (Capri)190182+8055184418Michael Dease Grace (JLP)154147+704844541—Tamir Hendelman Destinations (Resonance)15167+840385264233Buselli Wallarab Jazz Orchestra Mezzanine (Owl Studios)14865+8315863757Yotam Resonance (JLP)134146-120364108812Mike Clark Carnival Of Soul (Owl Studios)131135-403489963Jason Moran Ten (Blue Note)130143-130381810614Stanley Clarke Stanley Clarke Band (Heads Up)129143-140342811155Lee Ritenour’s 6 String Theory 6 String Theory (Concord)128109+190403712133Steve Davis Images (Posi-Tone)127113+140423713108Ray Vega ...

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Article: Interview

Jeff Berlin: Still the Ace of Bass

Read "Jeff Berlin: Still the Ace of Bass" reviewed by John Patten

by John Patten

Through the course of a four-decade career, Jeff Berlin has refused to end his musical quest. He crafted a popping, percussive style so thoroughly ingrained in the recordings of the 1980s, it's nearly ubiquitous. His work with Bill Bruford, whom he met during a stint with Yes, led to further innovations in playing.More recently, ...

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News: Radio

JazzWeek Radio Chart: August 2, 2010

TW LW 2W Artist TWLW Move Add Rpts Peak Wks 1 2 17Kenny Burrell Be Yourself (HighNote) 205 176 +29 2 53 13 2 1 1 Curtis Fuller I Will Tell Her (Capri) 182 199-17 0 50 1 7 3 6 7 Dr. Lonnie Smith Spiral (Palmetto)157 154 +3 0 55 1 11 4 1849 Michael Dease Grace ...

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News: Recording

Bob Mintzer's Organ Trio CD (Feat. Peter Erskine & Larry Goldings), "Canyon Cove" - U.S. Release on August 17

Bob Mintzer's Organ Trio CD (Feat. Peter Erskine & Larry Goldings), "Canyon Cove" - U.S. Release on August 17

BOB MINTZER—CANYON COVE (Pony Canyon/Cheetah)—U.S. Release: August 17 Bob Mintzer * Peter Erskine * Larry Goldings While organ was already being used in the 20s and 30s in jazz settings (Count Basie, Fats Waller), it wasn't until the late 40's that the “Hammond" organ trio got it's start with Wild Bill Davis. In the 50's we ...

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News: Radio

JazzWeek Radio Chart: July 26, 2010

TW LW 2W Artist TW LW Move Add Rpts Peak Wks 1 1 4 Curtis Fuller I Will Tell Her (Capri) 199 181 +18 0 61 1 6 2 17 — Kenny Burrell Be Yourself (HighNote) 176 113 +63 2 59 2 2 3 13 1 Jason Moran Ten (Blue Note) 164 126 +38 0 55 1 6 ...

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Article: Big Band Report

Toshiko Akiyoshi: The Music Keeps Her Young

Read "Toshiko Akiyoshi: The Music Keeps Her Young" reviewed by Jack Bowers

by Jack Bowers

Pianist Billy Taylor, now in his eighty-ninth year, once recorded an album titled Music Keeps Us Young. I'm a firm believer in that and could point to several notable examples, one of whom is composer / pianist / bandleader Toshiko Akiyoshi who was in Albuquerque and Santa Fe last month with husband Lew Tabackin to headline ...

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Article: New York Beat

More British Jazz: Edition Records

Read "More British Jazz: Edition Records" reviewed by Nick Catalano

by Nick Catalano

During the past few years much attention has been given in this column to currents in European jazz. The British scene is characterized by intense club activity and a robust recording output epitomized by Edition Records—a label unafraid to support new compositional ideas and innovative styles.A recently released CD displays the compositions of Dave ...

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Article: Take Five With...

Take Five With Tyler Hornby

Read "Take Five With Tyler Hornby" reviewed by AAJ Staff

by AAJ Staff

Meet Tyler Hornby:Tyler started drumming at age ten, honed his artistry in high school big bands and experimental jazz combos, and has since blossomed into one of Canada's most innovative and sought-after young drummers. Hornby has also become a gifted composer by expanding his musical tastes, studying the craft with ...

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Article: Big Band Caravan

Phil Woods / Stan Kenton / The Les Hooper Band

Read "Phil Woods / Stan Kenton / The Les Hooper Band" reviewed by Jack Bowers

by Jack Bowers

Phil Woods / DePaul University Jazz Ensemble Solitude Jazzed Media 2010 Not to underplay the title, but Solitude, from alto saxophone master Phil Woods and the splendid DePaul University Jazz Ensemble, embodies far more than the sort of serenity it implies. In fact, Woods is as animated and ...


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