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Bradley Williams / Eric Hochberg / Jim Widlowski: 3

by Ian Patterson
September 27, 2012

Stalwarts of the Chicago music scene and veterans of an impressive array of collaborations with a who's who of jazz, pianist Bradley Williams, bassist Eric Hochberg--who together penned all the tunes-- and drummer Jim Widlowski make their debut trio recording with 3, an elegant, straight-ahead set of originals. Much of Williams' recorded output over the past ...

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Gianluca Petrella Cosmic Band: Coming Tomorrow-Part Two

by AAJ Italy Staff
September 27, 2012

Un secco percuotere di pelli e metalli, ronzii di valvole e sintetizzatori poi l'irrompere del tema e del trombone di Petrella. Inizia così il viaggio della navicella spaziale pilotata dal trombonista pugliese e popolata da un manipolo di musicisti che si intendono a meraviglia e si divertono un mondo a frullare insieme sonorità d'altri tempi, idee ...

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Michel Sajrawy: Arabop

by James Nadal
September 27, 2012

Arabian music is distinguished by its historical documentation as far back as the seventh century. If performed and heard today, it is readily identifiable for its distinct configuration or format, based on maqamat (modes) and jins (sets of notes), which provide its unique ethnic sound. Enter into this equation guitarist Michel Sajrawy, who catapults Arabian-derived music ...

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Sumi Tonooka: Now - Solo Live at the Howland Cultural Center

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by AAJ Italy Staff
September 27, 2012

Ascoltando Sumi Tonooka in questo intenso concerto in piano solo, ci si interroga per quali ragioni jazzisti di tale valore restino ampiamente sottovalutati e in gran parte sconosciuti. Sumi ha 56 anni ed ha già svolto quelle esperienze che potevano darle notorietà. Nata a Filadelfia, dopo aver studiato pianoforte con Margaret Chaloff (la madre di Serge) ...

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Gianni Bardaro: Soul Blueprint

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by AAJ Italy Staff
September 27, 2012

Per il suo Soul Blueprint il saxofonista Gianni Bardaro ha scelto di avvalersi di una band composta da musicisti attivi nell'area nordeuropea, come i fratelli danesi Hatholt, con l'aggiunta di un paio di ospiti di valore assoluto e funzionali alla sua idea di musica: Randy Brecker e Samuel Torres. Il tutto si sviluppa attraverso nove brani ...

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Marc Johnson / Eliane Elias: Swept Away

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by John Kelman
September 26, 2012

It's a relatively rare occasion when Marc Johnson releases an album under his own name, but based on the bassist's track record--from Bass Desires (ECM, 1985) through to Shades of Jade (ECM, 2005)--it's always one to celebrate. As Johnson fast approaches 60, it seems like only yesterday that he emerged as the bassist in Bill Evans' ...

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François Houle 5 + 1: Genera

by AAJ Italy Staff
September 26, 2012

François Houle è una tra le menti più aperte della musica d'oggi. Si destreggia sicuro attraverso territori musicali lontani riuscendo sempre a trovare una linea d'intersezione che li possa collegare. Non è propriamente un jazzista: difficile trovare esecuzioni che rispettino il vocabolario storico del jazz, anche se l'eccezione di In the Vernacular: The Music of John ...

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Russ Nolan: Tell Me

by Dan Bilawsky
September 26, 2012

While saxophonist Russ Nolan's move from Chicago to New York in 2002 was an important turning point in his career, his subsequent immersion in the New York Salsa dancing world has had an even greater impact on his music. Nolan learned to free his body and his mind to the effects of the rhythms as they ...

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Baba Sissoko Afro Blues: African Griot Groove

by AAJ Italy Staff
September 26, 2012

Cantastorie girovago più per scelte di vita che per necessità, Baba Sissoko ne ha viste di tutti i colori. Ora a fianco di Youssou N'Dour e Oumou Sangare; il giorno dopo ad arricchire le tessiture latino americane di Buena Vista Social Club o quelle più jazzate dell'Art Ensemble of Chicago. Da una quindicina d'anni ha deciso ...

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Tohpati Bertiga: Riot

by Glenn Astarita
September 26, 2012

Indonesian guitarist Tohpati Bertiga spews lightning strikes across the studio, enamored by his slick-picking breakouts and shrewd use of space. He's a seasoned vet, noted by his prominent session duties and affiliation with the ultra-progressive jazz-rock band simakDialog. This energized trio date broadcasts a spirited kinship that translates to disc in exuberant fashion. A ...