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Article: Album Review

Mickey Finn + Cuong Vu: Gagarin!

by AAJ Italy Staff
December 14, 2009

Apprendiamo da Wikipedia che “Mickey Finn" è un termine gergale usato per indicare un drink addizionato di sostanze psicotrope, servito all'insaputa del malcapitato con l'intento di fargli perdere conoscenza e derubarlo. Potrebbe bastare questo per inquadrare il progetto dell'omonima band, perché il loro Gagarin! contiene dodici brani vogliosi d'esplorazione, pieni di allucinazioni sonore, labirinti ritmici, e ...

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Article: Multiple Reviews

It's The Drummer, Stupid

by Mark Corroto
October 14, 2009

If you're a jazz misanthrope you probably think first to “shoot the pianist," a saying taken from the Francois Truffaut film of the same name, Tirez sur le pianiste. Truth be told, the most effective way to pull the plug on a jazz band, a very good jazz band, is to take out the drummer. An ...

News: Music Industry

Leading Questions: Cuong Vu

September 22, 2009

Photo and Interview by Steve Korn Someone once told me that “there’s no money in music!” That’s it. No follow-up to this “heaviness.” What a dumb-ass. If I could do it all over again, I’d be more fearless in pursuing whatever I wanted. The first reason is that I’ve finally learned that the things I fear ...

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News: Interview

"What's Michelle Marie up To?" Her Dominican Fans Are Asking!

September 21, 2009

By Fernando Rodriguez In November of 2007 Michelle Marie played at the DR Jazz Festival in Cabarete on the north coast of the Dominican Republic and impressed all with her music, both her playing as well as her compositions. Her personality extends into her music, graceful and seemingly effortless playing of the guitar full of inventive ...

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News: Performance / Tour

Jazz Geggie Series Presents Padovani, Trudel and Mazza

September 21, 2009

The National Arts Centre is pleased to announce the Fourth Stage 10th season with the return of the critically acclaimed Geggie Series. The first concert of the season will be presented in collaboration with the Embassy of France and the Alliance Franaise on Saturday, September 26, 2009 at 8pm. The concert will have a transatlantic flavour ...

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News: Birthday

Jazz Musician of the Day: Cuong Vu

September 19, 2009

All About Jazz is celebrating Cuong Vu's birthday today! JAZZ MUSICIAN OF THE DAY Cuong VuCuong Vu is widely recognized by jazz critics as a leader of a new generation of innovative musicians. A truly unique musical voice, Cuong has lent his trumpet playing talents to a wide range ...

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Article: Interview

Bill Dixon: In Medias Res

by Clifford Allen
September 15, 2009

Trumpeter and composer Bill Dixon is one of those rare figures in creative music who was both there as it took its initial steps and currently remains at the forefront of contemporary improvisation. In the last two years, he has directed or co-led orchestral configurations and recorded and performed with hand-picked small groups of international renown. ...

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Article: Live Review

Montreal Jazz Festival: Days 1-3 July 1-3, 2009

by John Kelman
July 5, 2009

Days 1-3 | Days 4-6 | Days 7-9 Festival International de Jazz de Montreal Montreal, Quebec, Canada July 1-3, 2009 It's the 30th Anniversary for the Festival International de Jazz de Montreal (FIJM) and, based on the stellar line-up, it promises to surpass its 25th Anniversary celebration from ...

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Article: Live Review

John Geggie / Edward Simon / Jim Doxas: Ottawa, Canada June 13, 2009

by John Kelman
June 19, 2009

John Geggie/Edward Simon/Jim DoxasGeggie Concert Series: 2008-09, #8 National Arts Centre, Fourth Stage Ottawa, Canada June 13, 2009 It's been a banner year for John Geggie's Geggie Concert Series at the intimate Fourth Stage in Ottawa, Canada's National Arts Centre. With guitarist Vic Juris heating the room up ...

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Article: Record Label Profile

Auand: A Matter of Trust

by Jakob Baekgaard
April 8, 2009

To collect music is a path and a passion that sometimes can lead into an unexpected profession. The founders of some of the most famous labels in jazz history; people like Bob Weinstock (Prestige), Alfred Lion (Blue Note), Norman Granz (Verve) and Orrin Keepnews (Riverside) were listeners, who felt the need to document the new sounds ...