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Article: Album Review

Dave Liebman / Michael Stephans: Nomads

by John Kelman
November 28, 2009

If ever there was a title to best fit Dave Liebman, it would be Nomads. Stylistically, the reedman's life has represented an endless traverse of infinite musical landscapes, ranging from freely improvised music with Australia-based pianist Mike Nock on Duologue (Birdland, 2007), and modern, open-ended mainstream with longtime musical partner, pianist Richie Beirach--heard most recently on ...

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News: Interview

Rising Star Saxophonist Ricky Sweum Interviewed at AAJ

November 11, 2009

The fog has lifted off of the coast of Seattle with the rise of Origin Records. As the fisherman of jazz today, they've cast their nets and pulled in a catch of fresh, raw and bold talent. Their latest catch: saxophonist Ricky Sweum. Pulling Your Own Strings, which came out in mid-August 2009, has received some ...

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Article: Interview

Ricky Sweum: String Theory

by Cicily Janus
November 11, 2009

The fog has lifted off of the coast of Seattle with the rise of Origin Records. As the fisherman of jazz today, they've cast their nets and pulled in a catch of fresh, raw and bold talent. Their latest catch: saxophonist Ricky Sweum.Pulling Your Own Strings, which came out in mid-August 2009, has received ...

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Article: Take Five With...

Take Five With The New Five

by AAJ Staff
November 7, 2009

Meet The New 5: The New 5 is a cohesive group based in Austin, TX whose sound is rooted in the post-bop tradition but with a forward-leaning edge. Four of the five members of the group have or are working on their doctorates in music from the University of Texas. Thomas Heflin and Chris Budhan have ...

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Article: Multiple Reviews

Miles Revisited: Sketches of Spain (50th Anniversary Edition) & Miles Ahead Live

by George Kanzler
November 7, 2009

Miles DavisSketches of Spain (50th Anniversary Edition)Columbia-Legacy2009 MSM Jazz OrchestraMiles Ahead LiveJazzheads2009 Third Stream, an attempt to meld aspects of jazz and European classical and world musics, as a term ...

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Take Five With Dan Dorff

by AAJ Staff
October 30, 2009

Meet Daniel Joseph Dorff: Dan Dorff is a drummer, percussionist and keyboardist who specializes in styles ranging from jazz, blues, gospel and folk to rock, pop, afro-cuban, brazilian and other dance genres. The depth of Dan's musical interests has sparked a performing career that has led him to 4 continents and over 25 countries and keeps ...

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Article: Album Review

Chuck Owen & The Jazz Surge: The Comet's Tail: Performing the Compositions of Michael Brecker

Read "The Comet's Tail: Performing the Compositions of Michael Brecker" reviewed by Larry Taylor

by Larry Taylor
October 29, 2009

What better way to commemorate Michael Brecker than with a CD by a hard-driving big band playing his compositions. Brecker, the great tenor saxophonist died in 2007. His music and talent will be long remembered, and Chuck Owen & the Jazz Surge have put together a wonderful selection of arrangements, starring some of today's best of ...

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Article: Live Review

ECM at 40: Enjoy Jazz Festival: Days 3-6, October 22-25, 2009

by John Kelman
October 27, 2009

Days 1-2 | Day 3-6 | Days 7-10 | Days 11-12 ECM at 40. It's hard to believe that a record label responsible for stretching the boundaries of modern music has survived the various crises that have threatened and, in some cases, decimated so many others. With Enjoy Jazz's “The Blue Sound: 40 Years ...

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News: Interview

East Meets West in the Music of Rez Abbasi

September 18, 2009

One of the most interesting jazz arrivals in recent years has been the emergence of South Asian guitarist Rez Abbasi, pianist Vijay Iyer and saxophonist Rudresh Mahanthappa. All three are truly jazz musicians of the highest order, but they also draw upon their cultural heritage as South Asians (Abbasi is Pakistani and the other two are ...

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News: Birthday

Jazz Musician of the Day: Dave Liebman

September 4, 2009

All About Jazz is celebrating Dave Liebman's birthday today! JAZZ MUSICIAN OF THE DAY Dave LiebmanDavid Liebman was born in Brooklyn, New York on September 4, 1946. He began classical piano lessons at the age of nine and saxophone by twelve... more Website | Videos | Articles ...