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Article: Album Review

Django Festival Allstars: Evolution

Read "Evolution" reviewed by Jack Bowers


On Evolution, their fifth recording together, the Django Festival Allstars salute the 25th anniversary of the Django Reinhardt NY Jazz Festival, founded in 2000 by Pat Phillips and her late husband, Ettore Stratta, and held every year since then at New York City's celebrated Birdland Jazz Club. While the name “all-star" is sometimes overused, that is ...

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Brandon Seabrook, Ahmad Jamal, and Ben Wendel

Read "Brandon Seabrook, Ahmad Jamal, and Ben Wendel" reviewed by Jerome Wilson


This episode runs the gamut from the subtle joys of Ahmad Jamal and Blood, Sweat and Tears to the intriguing weirdness of Brandon Seabrook and Ben Wendel.Playlist Henry Threadgill Sextett “I Can't Wait Till I Get Home" from The Complete Novus & Columbia Recordings of Henry Threadgill & Air (Mosaic) 0:00 Ralph Alessi “Gobble ...

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Article: Album Review

Django Festival Allstars: Evolution

Read "Evolution" reviewed by Pierre Giroux


There is a comforting certainty in knowing that some traditions, when treated with respect, do not fade over time but become more luminous. Evolution, by Django Festival Allstars, remains firmly rooted in its lineage. It is an album that looks forward while honouring its origins, reaffirming that Manouche jazz. When played with conviction and humility, it ...

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Mark Turner, Brad Goode Polytonal Big Band, Django Festival Allstars, Adonis Rose

Read "Mark Turner, Brad Goode Polytonal Big Band, Django Festival Allstars, Adonis Rose" reviewed by Cheryl K.


During this week's two-hour program of jazz and improvised music--tenor saxophonists Melissa Aldana and Mark Turner; trumpeter Brad Goode and his Polytonal Big Band; The Messthetics and saxophonist James Brandon Lewis; the Django Festival Allstars; drummer Brandon Sanders; and guitarist/banjoist Brandon Seabrook.Playlist Amina Claudine Myers “Song for Mother E Song for Mother E (Leo) ...

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Article: Live Review

Jazz Aspen Snowmass June Experience 2023

Read "Jazz Aspen Snowmass June Experience 2023" reviewed by Geoff Anderson


Jazz Aspen Snowmass June Experience Downtown Aspen Aspen, Colorado June 22-24, 2023 Jazz Aspen Snowmass (JAS) has been around as a concept for a few decades now. The format and specific locations have changed over the years, but the basic idea remains the same: go to a beautiful mountain location and ...


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