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Prince at Mohegan Sun Arena
by Scott H. Thompson
Prince Mohegan Sun Arena Uncasville, CT December 29, 2013 I don't know where he finds 'em... but Prince has put together an incredible 20-piece band fronted by the female power trio of 3rd Eye Girl. He tore the roof off of Connecticut's Mohegan Sun Arena during a 3-night ...
2013: The Year In Jazz
by Ken Franckling
The West Coast now has a jazz edifice of its own with strong roots, International Jazz Day grew in scope during year two, jazz made its mark on (and off) Broadway, and the number of musicians lost during the year was large and painful. Here's a look at significant happenings across the jazz world over the ...
Another Great New Year's Eve at Bimhuis
In Amsterdam, the party is often the city itself, and that holds especially true on New Year’s Eve. For jazz fans, the local institution Bimhuis is consistently the finest fiesta in town. A mix of excellent entertainment, followed by early morning DJs, dancing and dining has established Bimhuis as one of Amsterdam’s premiere holiday destinations. This ...
Brian Landrus: The Low End Theory
by Daniel Lehner
Specialists don't usually have the luxury of controlling much of their destiny. For a low woodwind expert like Brian Landrus, it would be of little surprise to anyone to find that, though he'd have the freedom to experiment with sounds and timbres for his own records, he would be little more than a hired gun for ...
ACS: Geri Allen, Terri Lyne Carrington, Esperanza Spalding at Mesa Arts Center
by Patricia Myers
ACS: Geri Allen, Terri Lyne Carrington, Esperanza Spalding Mesa Arts Center Mesa, AZ October 22, 2013 The performance by ACS, the trio of pianist Geri Allen, drummer Terri Lyne Carrington and bassist Esperanza Spalding, was a bold collaboration that showcased each individual talent and their intense synergy. The ...
Saxophonist/Composer Dan Blake Presents The World Premiere Of His New Work, "The Dust Moves" - For String Quartet, Saxophone & Animation
Saxophonist and composer Dan Blake “regards tradition as a welcoming playground best approached with a sense of wonder and adventure." —Andy Gilbert, The Boston Globe “He will do justice to any musical situation." —Danilo Pérez “One of the most adventurous and diverse young players I have heard in some time" —Dave Liebman “Thank you Daniel Blake ...
Icons Among Us: Jazz In The Present Tense, Filmbuff And The Angel City Jazz Festival Announce The Hulu Release Of The Four-Part Series Broadcast
The trans-media platformʼs digital release will coincide with four theatrical screenings at The Angel City Jazz Festival on Oct. 6, 12 & 13. Also, featured at the festivalʼs technology panel will be a preview of the Icons Among Us: Online Digital Archive Los Angeles, CA: ICONS AMONG US: JAZZ IN THE PRESENT TENSE, the critically acclaimed ...
Take Five With Janis Siegel
by AAJ Staff
Meet Janis Siegel: Over the past four decades, the voice of Janis Siegel, a nine-time Grammy winner and a seventeen-time Grammy nominee, has been an undeniable force in The Manhattan Transfer's diverse musical catalog. Alongside her career as a founding member of this musical institution, Siegel has also sustained a solo career that has spawned ...
Brian Landrus' Kaleidoscope: Mirage
by Dave Wayne
Thus far, every recording by low-end multi-reed artist Brian Landrus has been refreshingly different. The NEC grad burst on to the scene a few years back with Forward (Cadence Jazz Records, 2008) a richly textured free-leaning acoustic jazz album created with a large ensemble of seasoned jazz veterans such as pianist Michael Cain and drummer Bob ...
Outlook Great For Orange County (CA) Jazz Fans For Upcoming 2013-14 Season
In Southern California, Orange County’s jazz fans have a lot to look forward to in the upcoming 2013-14 season. Events begin September 17 at Segerstom Concert Hall in Costa Mesa with Orquesta Buena Vista Social Club showcasing the magical music of Cuba. The club presents some of Cuba’s finest jazz artists: singer–Omara Portuondo, guitarist Eliades Ochoa, ...
