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Article: Multiple Reviews

Drums and Numerology: Tommy Igoe and Jonathan Blake Embrace the Number Eleven

by Dan Bilawsky
February 24, 2012

In numerology, eleven is said to be a master number, capable of representing those who inspire and lead, often achieving greatness in the process. Charisma and an intuitive way of thinking frequently underscore the thought-process of eleven-oriented individuals, helping to lead them to success in their chosen paths. With these thoughts in mind, ...

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Hearts and Numbers - featuring Michael Brecker

By Don Grolnick

Label: Art of Life Records
Released: 2011

Album

Hearts and Numbers

By Don Grolnick

Label: Art of Life Records
Released: 2011
Track listing: 01. Pointing at the Moon; 02. More Pointing; 03. Pools; 04. Regrets; 05. The Four Sleepers; 06. Human Bites; 07. Act Natural; 08. Hearts and Numbers.

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Article: Interview

John Scofield: Peaceful Pursuits

by John Kelman
September 26, 2011

Sometimes a recording comes together easily, with a minimum of muss or fuss. Other times, life seems to conspire against it, but that doesn't necessarily mean it doesn't get done, or that it suffers as a result. Sometimes, in fact, it can make the end result even better. For John Scofield-- one-third of a power trifecta ...

Article: Album Review

Don Grolnick: Hearts and Numbers

by AAJ Italy Staff
August 26, 2011

Questo album, registrato e pubblicato nel 1985 dalla Hip Pocket, ha avuto notevole influenza su tutta la musica fusion degli anni ottanta e novanta ed era da molto tempo fuori catalogo. La Art of Life Records lo ha ristampato con un apprezzabile lavoro di masterizzazione a 24 bit che preserva la qualità della registrazione originale. Era ...

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Article: Extended Analysis

Kurt Elling: The Gate

by John Kelman
July 13, 2011

Kurt Elling The Gate Concord Music Group 2011 It's amazing how small age differences can impact on the music that resonates in our youth--experiencing it after the fact being so different than living in its time. For 43 year-old vocalist Kurt Elling, the music that reached his young, impressionable ...

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News: Recording

Don Grolnick & Michael Brecker-"Hearts and Numbers" Art of Life CD & Digital Download Release

December 20, 2010

Art of Life Records is pleased to present the CD reissue of pianist and composer Don Grolnick's first solo album, “Hearts and Numbers—featuring Michael Brecker," which was originally recorded and released in 1985 on Hip Pocket Records and has been out of print for over twenty years. Featuring saxophonist Michael Brecker, guitarist Hiram Bullock, synthesizer programmer ...

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Article: Album Review

Bob Mintzer: Canyon Cove

Read "Canyon Cove" reviewed by John Kelman

by John Kelman
August 21, 2010

Between a bevy of sideman dates, longstanding gigs with Yellowjackets and his own big band, and periodic small ensemble recordings like the unassuming and heartfelt In the Moment (Art of Life, 2007), Bob Mintzer has remained one of the busiest woodwind multi-instrumentalists in jazz for nearly four decades, since first cutting his teeth as youngster with ...

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Article: Take Five With...

Take Five with Martin Stehl

by AAJ Staff
June 7, 2010

Meet Martin Stehl:Looking back, everything started in the early' 80s in Frankfurt, Germany, when Martin made his debut as a drummer. Listening to a vast variety of music, he soon became captivated by the sound of jazz fusion. As a member of his award-winning first fusion band, Ghoa-Concept, he was able to contribute his ...

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Article: Take Five With...

Take Five with John Evans

by AAJ Staff
April 13, 2010

Meet John Evans: Born in New York City, Evans started piano lessons at age four. A few years later, John saw the movie “The Benny Goodman Story" and was inspired to learn how to play the clarinet. He went to the school band teacher hoping to check out a clarinet, but, as luck would ...