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John La Barbera Big Band: Caravan

Read "Caravan" reviewed by Nicholas F. Mondello

by Nicholas F. Mondello
December 23, 2013

The beautiful Mediterranean island of Sicily--and the triple-legged image on its national flag--are also known as the “Trinicria." That name translates as--and also describes--the triangular shape of the island. Whether that's a geo-historical lesson or not, the three La Barbera Brothers--John, Joe and Pat have established themselves as a most formidable familial trio in jazz history, ...

Article: Profile

Graham Bond: Wading in Murky Waters

by Duncan Heining
July 18, 2013

Organist and saxophonist Graham Bond was the most important and influential musical pioneer to emerge from British jazz in the 1960s. High praise indeed, but in his case it is warranted. His legacy might be defined less by the music he recorded and more by the impact he had on subsequent generations of musicians. However, that ...

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Caravan

Featuring the music of Warren Chiasson
Duration: 8:14
April 17, 2012

Master vibraphonist Warren Chiasson playing "Caravan" with guitarist Joe Cohn (son of legendary saxaphonist Al Cohn) and Jon Burr on bass at Gillespie Auditorium in New York City.

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Article: Record Label Profile

Cuneiform Records: Growing Progressive Music for 27 Years

by Mark Redlefsen
November 14, 2011

Twenty seven years is a long time for a niche progressive music label such as Cuneiform Records not just to survive, but to remain inventive and, in the best sense, ambitious. Steve Feigenbaum founded Cuneiform back in 1984, and with his wife, Joyce, runs it from Silver Springs, Maryland. Hosting bands such as Universe Zero, digging ...

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Planeta Imaginario: Stretches in Spain

by Mark Redlefsen
March 26, 2011

Recently from Barcelona, Spain, members of the jazz/rock improv group Planeta Imaginario discussed their new recording Optical Delusions (Cuneiform Records, 2011) and the group's history. Keyboardist and group leader Marc Capel, who speaks Catalan, shared his thoughts through drummer and chief translator Vasco Trilla. Fretless bassist Dimitris Bikos also sat in for the interview.

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Caravan

Featuring the music of Coleman Hawkins
Duration: 7:16
November 21, 2010

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Caravan

Featuring the music of Dick Wellstood
Duration: 3:36
September 26, 2009

Solo piano by Dick Wellstood at a 1982 concert in Germany.

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Caravan

Featuring the music of Jonathan Russell
Duration: 5:31
July 1, 2008

Jonathan Russell is joined by NY Swing made up of Bucky Pizzarelli, John Bunch and Phil Flanigan from a concert at Centenary College. Bucky Pizzarelli Bucky Pizzarelli was considered the only guitarist next to George Van Eps, to play the seven-string electric guitar exclusively. Bucky is a dedicated preservationist of the old guitar music and the early styles of playing. Recordings like Love Songs and NY Swing present a picture of the complete jazz musician and guitarist who moves effortlessly from the daunting format of the solo guitar to playing solid, swinging rhythm and single string solos in an ensemble setting. John Bunch A Legendary Piano player - currently co-leads New York Swing. He' played in the bands of Woody Herman, Maynard Ferguson and Benny Goodman. George T. Simon called him "the Fred Astaire of the piano". Phil Flanigan Phil Flanigan is highly respected both as a soloist and as an ensemble player. Bob Wilber has called him the "most melodic bass soloist in jazz."