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David Sylvian: Died In The Wool - Manafon Variations
by John Kelman
David Sylvian Died In The Wool: Manafon Variations samadhisound 2011 As the world becomes a smaller place, so, paradoxically, do musical communities expand to reach around it. British singer/composer David Sylvian--first of 1980s pop group Japan, but then a solo artist taking increasing chances with each successive album--has been busting ...
Barry Guy: Striving For Absolute Spontaneity
by Maxim Micheliov
Barry Guy seems to be one of the most convincing figures in a long line of contemporary innovators whose discoveries possess everlasting value. Being a diverse improviser, a bassist of exceptional technique, an accomplished composer and a big band leader, this artist amazes by the scope of his interests and his variety of his accomplishments.
Kermit Driscoll: Reveille
by Glenn Astarita
Reveille marks bassist and educator Kermit Driscoll's freshman solo outing, and features his longtime associate, guitarist Bill Frisell. As a member of Frisell's dynamic trio with drummer Joey Baron, the term cutting-edge took on notorious implications. Similar forward-reaching concepts are explored throughout this multidimensional program. Mildly surprising is the inclusion of Vinnie Colaiuta, though the all-universe ...
Jon Lundbom and Big Five Chord: Quavers! Quavers! Quavers! Quavers!
by John Sharpe
For their sophomore outing on Hot Cup Records and fourth overall, Brooklyn guitarist Jon Lundbom and Big Five Chord take a skewed look at jazz with rock sensibilities--or should that be the other way round? Lundbom can be hard to pin down: he has been compared to the likes of Derek Bailey and a young John ...
Derek Bailey: Improvvisazione. Sua natura e pratica in musica
by AAJ Italy Staff
Improvvisazione. Sua natura e pratica in musica Di Derek Bailey ETS Non è un caso che la nuova edizione italiana dell'Improvvisazione di Derek Bailey sia uscita per iniziativa di un filosofo, Arnold I. Davidson, che ne ha proposto la pubblicazione in una collana di filosofia. Il libro di Bailey resta non solo un volume di importanza ...
Music Is Rapid Transportation...From The Beatles To Xenakis
by Chris May
Music Is Rapid Transportation...From The Beatles To Xenakis Editor: Daniel Kernohan Paperback; 280 pagesISBN: 9781895166047Chavari Press2010 Music Is Rapid Transportation...From The Beatles To Xenakis is a book many jazz fans would probably like to write. It is, basically, a list of favorite albums. ...
Post Scriptum: Derek Bailey
by AAJ Italy Staff
Un anno e mezzo fa, in occasione della ristampa di Lot 74, celebravamo la rinascita della Incus Records. Dopo gli anni di preoccupante inattività seguiti alla scomparsa di Derek Bailey (il giorno di Natale del 2005), Karen Brookman, che del chitarrista inglese è stata inseparabile compagna per oltre vent'anni, decideva di riprendere il filo del discorso ...
Duos: When The Sum Is Greater Than Its Parts
by Mark Corroto
The defining characteristic of all great partnerships in cinema, from the male-bonding buddy movie to the classic Katherine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy films, is the tension created between two self-assertive characters, before their eventual collaboration. The same can be said of jazz and improvisational duos. By matching two authoritative players, sparks fly and, if the two ...
Assaf Kehati Quartet: Finding Its Own Voice
by Eyal Hareuveni
Israeli guitarist Assaf Kehati, Boston-based since 2007, is a regular in drummer Billy Hart's outfits. His melodic compositions are, he says, inspired by the details of daily life. He cites as influences composers who have blurred the distinctions between folk/pop and more sophisticated music--Hector Berlioz, George Gershwin, guitarist Pat Metheny, Sting and even country singer Kenny ...
Jazz Musician of the Day: Derek Bailey
All About Jazz is celebrating Derek Bailey's birthday today! Derek BaileyBailey was born in Sheffield, England. A third generation musician, he began playing the guitar at the age of ten, going on to study with John Duarte among others. As an adult he found work as a guitarist and session musician ...
