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The Sweet Sound: Frank Morgan Plays Baltimore

by Franz A. Matzner
October 15, 2003

The Baltimore Museum of Art Sculpture Garden Series July 19, 2003 Frank Morgan has proved that anything can be overcome. After defeating a deep heroin addiction and surviving a prolonged prison sentence, Morgan has managed, like Art Pepper before him, to return to the stage with mind, body, and ...

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The Resounding Sound of Cindy Blackman

by Franz A. Matzner
October 15, 2003

Blues Alley Washington, D.C. The first thing one notices about the Cindy Blackman Quartet is that it’s got style. Blackman’s layered, gauze-like attire, bassist George Mitchel’s thick dreads and nose piercing, and piano/keyboardist Carlton Holms’ euro-chic, technophile garb immediately signify a departure from conventional jazz’s traditional jacket and tie presentation. Some ...

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Sonny Fortune at Blues Alley

by Franz A. Matzner
October 15, 2003

Blue Alley, Washington D.C. Saturday, June 21, 2003 His whole face contorting with sustained effort, his body bent and eyes closed, Sonny Fortune seemed intent on transforming D.C.’s Blues Alley into a séance for John Coltrane. At one point during Saturday night’s last set, with Fortune’s body arched, his nostrils flaring ...

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Cuban Triumph: Jane Bunnett and the Spirits of Havana play the Bohemian Caverns

by Franz A. Matzner
October 9, 2003

Jane Bunnett Washington, D.C. July 25, 2003 The first set started late. Half the band sat stuck in traffic as Jane Bunnett took the stage to open with “Real Truth” played as a duet with pianist David Virelles. A young player, Virelles’ melodic lines and soft touch meshed fluidly ...