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Donny McCaslin Quartet at Chris Jazz Cafe on March 5, 2010
The Donny McCaslin Quartet will be performing at Chris Jazz Cafe on March 5, 2010. McCaslin is touring in support of his recently released CD Declaration on the Sunnyside label. DONNY MCCASLIN QUARTET Donny McCaslin saxophone Ben Monder guitar Joe Martin bass Ted Poor drums February ...
Torben Waldorff: American Rock Beauty
by Jerry D'Souza
Guitarist Torben Waldorff does not shy away from a challenge. He channels the unknown for germane ideas that he plumbs with resolute imagination. And it does not matter if inspiration comes on the path to invention or flies from the written note. Waldorff's wrote the music for this CD with his band in mind. ...
Torben Waldorff: American Rock Beauty
by Mark F. Turner
Capitalizing on the continued formula of a cohesive unit and compositions, centered not only around progressive musicianship but also melodic identity, American Rock Beauty further illuminates the dynamism of guitarist Torben Waldorff. Expanding on 2008's well-received Afterburn (ArtistShare), Waldorff confines himself to a stereotypical jazz idiom; his compositional ventures explore American rock, hard-hitting ...
Torben Waldorff: American Rock Beauty
by Jakob Baekgaard
A record's title can be useful in giving a hint of the kind of music that can be found on the album. In the case of guitarist Torben Waldorff, American Rock Beauty reveals itself as a title that brings forth an entire musical poetic conversation. If the album is like a river flowing ...
Bassist John Geggie Interviewed at AAJ...And More!
Most cities have them: musicians who act like a lightning rod, focusing and driving their jazz scenes. In Ottawa, Canada, bassist John Geggie has been one of those significant focal points for two decades, but in particular over the past ten years. He's one of the founding organizers and faculty members of Jazzworks which, amongst other ...
John Geggie: Unexpected Conversations
by John Kelman
Most cities have them: musicians who act like a lightning rod, focusing and driving their jazz scenes. In Ottawa, Canada, bassist John Geggie has been one of those significant focal points for two decades, but in particular over the past ten years. He's one of the founding organizers and faculty members of Jazzworks which, amongst other ...
Geggietrio + Donny McCaslin: Across the Sky
by John Kelman
With too many musicians releasing albums as leaders before they're ready, Canadian bassist John Geggie is a refreshing alternative. Waiting until his late forties might, in fact, seem a little overcautious for this central figure on the Ottawa scene, but to compensate--and better demonstrate the breadth of his musical interests--he's released two debuts as a leader, ...
Mike Mainieri: Man Behind Bars
by John Kelman
It's hard to imagine vibraphonist Mike Mainieri in his seventies. Not only does he look and sound like a man 10 years (or more) his junior, but a quick look at the projects he's been involved in over the past few years sound like anything but a septuagenarian resting on his not inconsiderable laurels.
Samo Salamon Trio feat. Michel Godard & Roberto Dani: Live!
by Matt Marshall
Samo Salamon Trio feat. Michel Godard & Roberto Dani Live! Samo Records 2009 The tuba has experienced something of a resurgence as a featured jazz instrument in the last couple of years. Far from its New Orleans' roots, where the twizzled piece of metal mainly thumped its beats in the ...
Declaration
Label: Sunnyside Records
Released: 2009
Track listing: M; Fat Cat; Declaration; Uppercut; Rock Me; Jeanina; 2nd Hour; Late Night Gospel.
