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Article: Live Review

Egberto Gismonti in Ann Arbor

by C. Andrew Hovan
March 3, 2003

Michigan Theater-Ann Arbor, Michigan February 1, 2003 To say that Brazilian legend Egberto Gismonti’s art is of a rare nature is really only hitting at half the story. For those in attendance during his recent performance at Ann Arbor’s Michigan Theater, it was a rare treat to even have the opportunity to see ...

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Article: Live Review

Dave Holland Quintet/New York Big Band

by C. Andrew Hovan
March 1, 2003

Michigan Theater- Ann Arbor, Michigan February 15, 2003 Now the man of the hour, due to his Grammy-winning ECM release What Goes Around, bassist Dave Holland has consistently been one of the most dynamic performers to experience in a concert sitting with the string of consummate ensembles that he has chosen to front ...

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Article: Live Review

Benny Golson at Night Town

by C. Andrew Hovan
February 19, 2003

Night Town- Cleveland, OH January 16, 2003 While certainly in his twilight years, there seems to be no stopping Benny Golson in his quest to deliver music with integrity and intelligence. On a recent tour of one-nighters, Golson took to the stage at Cleveland’s Night Town with a local rhythm section for two ...

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Article: Live Review

Charlie Haden's Nocturne

by C. Andrew Hovan
February 19, 2003

Cleveland Museum of Art- Cleveland, OH February 8, 2003 When Charlie Haden took to the stage of Gartner Auditorium at the Cleveland Museum of Art, his face beamed as he scanned what was a full house of enthusiastic fans. Even before playing a note, Haden seemed compelled to mention the inspiration he had ...

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Article: Album Review

Thelonious Monk: Monk's Dream/Monk/At Newport 1963 & 1965

Read "Monk's Dream/Monk/At Newport 1963 & 1965" reviewed by C. Andrew Hovan

by C. Andrew Hovan
February 18, 2003

Some listeners operate under the misconception that pianist Thelonious Monk recorded his best work for producer Orrin Keepnews at Riverside Records, and the rest of his catalog is somehow considered a mere shadow of those previous glories. One listen to “Bright Mississippi” from the newly re-mastered edition of Monk’s Dream (Columbia/Legacy 63536) and you can’t help ...

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Article: Jazz From The Vinyl Junkyard

Schifrin/Brookmeyer-Samba Para Dos

by C. Andrew Hovan
February 12, 2003

Of course, when it comes to bossa nova strains everyone is familiar with the timeless sound of Stan Getz and Charlie Byrd, not to mention the critics’ contentions that after a few jazzy bossa records came out the rest of the lot were simply a retread of familiar territory. Close examination however shoots this myth right ...

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Article: Live Review

Slide Hampton and the World of Trombones

by C. Andrew Hovan
January 28, 2003

Gartner Auditorium at the Cleveland Museum of Art Cleveland, Ohio December 14, 2002 For several years now, a number of Cleveland-based arts organizations ( Musical Arts Association, Cleveland Museum of Art, Northeast Ohio Jazz Society, and Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland ) have pulled together their efforts to present a yearly concert series ...

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Article: Interview

Benny Golson: Setting Standards

by C. Andrew Hovan
January 23, 2003

Great jazz artists have always set themselves apart in two areas: They display a highly developed degree of instrumental prowess, coupled with an unmistakably individual voice. Far more elusive, however, is that proverbial needle in the haystack: the jazz player who not only speaks with 'lan, but also composes his own distinctive material. One of the ...

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Article: Live Review

Crossing Borders: Reflections on the 30th Annual IAJE Conference

by C. Andrew Hovan
January 20, 2003

For the first time in its history, the International Association for Jazz Education held its annual convention outside of U.S. borders. Toronto served as an especially hospitable host for four days straight of high-octane jazz tailor made for media types, broadcasters, musicians, students, and jazz educators. The sheer abundance of activity (workshops, panels, discussions, concerts) makes ...

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Article: Jazz From The Vinyl Junkyard

2002's Best Jazz Reissues

by C. Andrew Hovan
January 8, 2003

As we kick off 2003, we vary the premise of this column just a bit. Usually, each month the spotlight turns on a featured album worthy of rediscovery and which has yet to have been reissued on compact disc. But this time out we're going to stop to surmise the reissue scene of the past year ...