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Bill Carrothers: Joy Spring
by Dan McClenaghan
Pianist Bill Carrothers has narrowed his often expansive focus. Where the marvelous and career-defining Armistice 1918 (Sketch Records, 2004) concerned itself with the scope of World War I, and I Love Paris (Pirouet Records, 2005) explored popular songs from the twenties through the forties, Joy Spring zeros in on a smaller slice of a more recent ...
Copenhagen JazzHouse: The Evolution of a Jazz Club
by Nick Catalano
On a recent visit to Denmark I was able to spend a couple of evenings at the Copenhagen JazzHouse and digest some of the cutting edge ideas of the club's artistic director composer/ bassist Lennart Ginman. Years ago I had initially encountered the Danish jazz scene at Cafe Monmartre and found it thriving as Thad Jones ...
In Copenhagen
By Duke Jordan
Label: Storyville Records
Released: 2009
Track listing: No Problem; They Can't Take That Away From Me; Lush Life; Everything Happens To Me; All The Things You Are; The Way You Look Tonight; Jor-Du; Tea For Two/Star Dust; Yesterdays; Flight To Jordan; Misty; It's Only A Paper Moon; Don't Blame Me; Parisian Hop; Two Loves; Night Walk; How Deep Is The Ocean?; Three Little Words.
Duke Jordan: In Copenhagen
by Chris Mosey
Irving Stanley “Duke" Jordan, pianist in legendary altoist Charlie Parker's classic quintet, recorded this solo album late in life. It shows he had lost none of the qualities that led Bird to pick him to take part--along with trumpeter Miles Davis, bassist Tommy Potter and drummer Max Roach--in such landmark recordings as “Bird of Paradise," “Dewey ...
Toshiko Akiyoshi: Fine Wine
by Ken Dryden
Toshiko Akiyoshi's reputation as a brilliant composer/arranger is widely heralded. She was the first woman to lead a big band for an extended period of time, while she was also the first Japanese jazz artist to achieve international acclaim. A pianist of incredible talent, Akiyoshi's abilities were somewhat hidden within her orchestra, though she made a ...
Queens: Home of Jazz and Flushing Town Hall
by Greg Thomas
When most people think of jazz in New York City, Manhattan readily comes to mind. The “East Coast" stride piano style was developed in Harlem, where venues such as the Savoy Ballroom, Small's Paradise, the Cotton Club and Minton's Playhouse presented the big bands and small groups of jazz lore. 52nd Street became known for its ...
John Stein: Encounterpoint
by Matthew Warnock
Guitarist John Stein has brought together an all-star ensemble for the album Encounterpoint and these world-class musicians deliver on every tune. The ensemble cast of Koichi Sate, keyboards, John Lockwood, bass, and Ze Eduardo Nazario on drums and percussion are always on top of their game. Whether it be a funk groove, hard swinger or relaxing ...
Duke's Delight
By Duke Jordan
Label: SteepleChase Records
Released: 2007
Track listing: Truth; In My Solitude; Sultry Eve; Undecided Lady; Tall Grass; Duke's Delight; Undecided Lady(alternate take); Duke's Delight (alternate take).
Duke Jordan Quintet: Duke's Delight
by Mike Neely
Duke's Delight is a classy recording from a pianist of renown. While the tape was rolling Duke Jordan's playing was inspired, and the band stayed right with him throughout this session, which includes five Jordan compositions and Duke Ellington's “In My Solitude." Playing piano in a sax and trumpet format is a ...
Flight to Norway
By Duke Jordan
Label: SteepleChase Records
Released: 2003
Track listing: Jealous Blues/ Undecided Lady/ If I Did-Would You?/ The Bullet/ I Should Care/ I Remember April/
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