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Article: Interview

Omar Sosa: en el camino

by Joan A. Cararach
October 19, 2009

El pianista cubano Omar Sosa estrena el próximo 6 de noviembre en el 41 Voll-Damm Festival Internacional de Jazz de Barcelona un encargo, The Afrocuban Side of 'Kind of Blue'. “Después de mi primer proyecto sinfónico, éste es el trabajo más complejo que he hecho nunca, tanto de organización como de expectativas, de mí ...

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Article: Album Review

Chicago Jazz Philharmonic: Collective Creativity

Read "Collective Creativity" reviewed by Edward Blanco

by Edward Blanco
October 15, 2009

The long awaited debut by the Chicago Jazz Philharmonic, Collective Creativityhas been described as a “genre-blending" piece of work, combining the percussive elements of jazz with the graceful sophistication of classical music, fused in one big band/symphonic project. Under the direction of conductor and producer Orbert Davis, the CJP is a 55-plus piece symphonic jazz orchestra ...

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Article: Multiple Reviews

Count Basie: Swiss Radio Days, Vol. 20: Mustermesse Basel 1956, Pt. 2; On My Way & Shoutin' Again! & Swinging, Singing, Playing

by George Kanzler
October 4, 2009

Count Basie OrchestraSwiss Radio Days, Vol. 20: Mustermesse Basel 1956, Pt. 2 TCB2009 Count BasieOn My Way & Shoutin' Again!Verve2009 Count Basie OrchestraSwinging, Singing, PlayingMack Avenue2009 ...

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Article: Big Band Report

Deck the Halls with Big Band Carols

by Jack Bowers
October 3, 2009

With the holiday season on track and hastening toward us like a runaway locomotive, it's time once again to hunker down and prepare for the annual onslaught of “Rudolph," “Frosty the Snowman," “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus," “Sleigh Ride," “Silver Bells," chestnuts roasting on an open fire and everyone's perennial favorite, “White Christmas." Not to ...

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News: TV / Film

Free Movie Nights with "Lady Day," "The Duke," and Charlie "Bird" Parker!

September 30, 2009

Make Tuesday the new Friday and join the BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center for the first “Scenes Through the Cinema Lens" on October 20 at 7:30! An original retrospective focusing on the performing arts in film, this years series will highlight several of the great performers from the Lost Jazz Shrines and rarely seen footage of ...

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Article: Profile

How Jazz May Have Influenced The Beatles

by AAJ Staff
September 30, 2009

Introduction A publication from the French general knowledge “Tu Sais..." book series ("You Know..."), entitled “Tu Sais... Jazz," contains a final chapter on rock bands such as The Beatles and The Rolling Stones. It states that both the Beatles and the Stones “knew and loved old jazz and blues." From Paul McCartney's long familiarization with George ...

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Article: From the Inside Out

Three Pairs of Aces - Wild!

by Chris M. Slawecki
September 25, 2009

Corina Bartra & Her Azu Project Afro Peruvian Jazz Celebration Blue Spiral Music 2009 Corina Bartra does more than compose and sing in a style that merges music from North and South America--she lives this style by splitting her days between her native Peru and adopted hometown of New York ...

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Article: Extended Analysis

Count Basie Orchestra: Swinging, Singing, Playing

by Robert J. Robbins
September 22, 2009

Count Basie OrchestraSwinging, Singing, PlayingMack Avenue2009 Although over a quarter-century has elapsed since the passing of William Count" Basie in 1984, the bandleader and pianist's legacy has proved one of the most durable from the big band era, and the Basie band's Swinging, Singing, Playing maintains the Basie ...

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Article: Opinion

Matt Wilson: Leaving a Mark

by Matt Wilson
September 10, 2009

Often times just being in the right place at the right time will provide us with moments that inspire us for a lifetime. We should all be grateful for the moments where someone has done or said something that leaves a mark on our lives. Here are five “leave a mark" moments in my ...

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Article: Album Review

Lou Blackburn: The Complete Imperial Sessions

Read "The Complete Imperial Sessions" reviewed by Mike Neely

by Mike Neely
September 9, 2009

The Complete Imperial Sessions presents a tight West Coast band with a bluesy East Coast sound. There is the best of both worlds in this fine quintet with its well-balanced soloists and outstanding rhythm section. Blackburn is a sharp band leader whose sophistication is evident throughout these sessions; he brings to the table eleven original compositions ...