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Article: In the Artist's Own Words

Steve Khan: The Making of "Parting Shot"

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The term, “parting shot" can certainly be interpreted in any number of ways. Perhaps for most of us, it would be best defined like this: “a threat, insult, condemnation, sarcastic retort, or, gesture delivered while departing." I choose to view it as the latter, thinking of a light punch to the shoulder as the final gesture! ...

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Article: Interview

Charles Fambrough: City Tribes

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[ed. note: We're celebrating the life and music of bassist Charles Fambrough who passed away on January 1, 2011. This interview with Kimberly Barry was conducted in April 1996.] In his thirty-year career, bassist, bandleader and composer Charles Fambrough has played with McCoy Tyner, Grover Washington, Jr., Art Blakey, Flora Purim and Airto, the ...

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Article: Album Review

Bill O'Connell: Rhapsody In Blue

Read "Rhapsody In Blue" reviewed by Dan Bilawsky


Pianist Bill O'Connell is no stranger to the world of Latin jazz. O'Connell has played for greats like Mongo Santamaria and Dave Valentin, but his range as an artist has taken him well beyond a Latin-only orbit. He's worked with jazz heavyweights like Sonny Rollins and Chet Baker, too, but his greatest asset isn't his résumé. ...

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Article: Take Five With...

Take Five With David White

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Meet David White:Trombonist/composer/arranger David White is a highly versatile musician who is building a strong reputation in the New York jazz scene. Since arriving in New York in 1999, he has performed frequently throughout the area and has shared the stage with such luminaries as Jon Faddis, Slide Hampton, James Weidman, Frank Lowe, Todd ...

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News: Performance / Tour

Dave Valentin at Chico's House of on August 28, 2010

Dave Valentin at Chico's House of on August 28, 2010

Chico's House of Jazz presents a night with Dave Valentin on August 28th, 2010 August 28th, 2010 (ASBURY PARK, NJ)—Chico's House of Jazz is pleased to host Mindi Abair in our Smooth Stars Concert Series. There will be two shows on August 28th at 8:00 pm and 10pm. Tickets are available now by logging on to ...

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News: Performance / Tour

JC Stylles Jazz at Creole Restaurant & Supper Club in Harlem, NY on July 10th. 2010

JC Stylles Jazz at Creole Restaurant & Supper Club in Harlem, NY on July 10th. 2010

Creole Restaurant and Supper Club is one of the hottest haunts in New York. With a list of performers that include Dave Valentin, James Spaulding, Cyrus Chestnut and David Murray just to name a few, Creole reigns supreme in the New York Jazz community. And let us not forget about their wonderfully scrumptious menu consisting of ...

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Article: Take Five With...

Take Five with Ralf Krebs

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Meet Ralf Krebs:The native Berliner began his musical career at the age of 11, taking lessons in drumming and latin percussion. He was much in demand as a drummer and percussionist in numerous local bands and counted amongst his influences Salsa, Fusion and the Jazz Rock of the 70s and 80s.His love ...

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Article: Multiple Reviews

For Latin Lovers: Mark Weinstein, Claudio Roditi, Emilio Solla

Read "For Latin Lovers: Mark Weinstein, Claudio Roditi, Emilio Solla" reviewed by J Hunter


In many ways, the description “Latin jazz" is no more useful than the umbrella description “jazz." There are sub-genres inside the sub-genre, all of them with subtle color changes that provide different flavors, even though it all can lead to the same satisfying result. Here are three early 2010 entrants into this musical conversation.

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Article: Interview

Sizhukong: It Don't Mean a Thing if it Ain't Got That Oon

Read "Sizhukong: It Don't Mean a Thing if it Ain't Got That Oon" reviewed by Ian Patterson


It is something of a paradox that the western world knows so relatively little about modern China, even as the awakening giant's influence in the world is increasing. Who knows exactly what music is fermenting in its endless metropolises and among its multitude of ethnicities? Who knows what musical experiments and innovations are exciting passions and ...

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News: Performance / Tour

Dave Valentin at Creole (NYC) on March 13th and March 14th

Dave Valentin at Creole (NYC) on March 13th and March 14th

“Creole" Music Supper Club, in association with Brownstone Entertainment Complex, LLC, proudly present: “The Jazz Legacy Series" Combine the exquisite dining experience of “Creole" with the flavor of internationally known jazz artists... toss in the nostalgia of an ambiance found in elegant supper clubs and you have our Jazz Legacy Series. Brownstone Entertainment Complex, LLC; bringing ...


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