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Curtis Fuller: I Will Tell Her
by Woodrow Wilkins
The title song and two-disc set are dedicated to a true love, but the music is clearly for the audience. I Will Tell Her, by trombonist Curtis Fuller, achieves plenty. The title song was written for Fuller's wife of 30 years, Cathy, who died before getting a chance to hear the music. The artist ...
Take Five With Tyler Hornby
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 ...
30th Annual Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland
by Matt Marshall
30th Annual Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland Cleveland, Ohio April 23-May 3, 2009 Now in its 30th year, the Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland has always prided itself as much on its educational offerings as its concerts. The festival's Web site touts it as “the largest educational jazz festival in the country." This emphasis on ...
The Chip Stephens Trio: Holding On To What Counts
by Jerry D'Souza
Pianist Chip Stephens shows his fine sense of melody and improvisation on this recording that strikes the right balance between original material and standards. They work well within the trio format, particularly with Ken Walker (bass) and Todd Reid (drums) providing solid support. Stephens is colorful in his improvisations and gives harmony and dynamics ...
Chip Stephens: Holding on to What Counts
by AAJ Italy Staff
Ancora la classica formula del trio con contrabbasso e batteria da parte di un pianista che, oltre a frequentare club e festival, insegna alla Illinois University. Un artista esperto quindi, Chip Stephens, che ha lavorato ed inciso con molti nomi importanti del mainstream odierno e che anche su questo disco si allinea lungo la strada maestra. ...
