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Wichita Lineman

Featuring the music of hr-Bigband
Duration: 07:19

There have been so many beautiful jazzy renditions of "Wichita Lineman," composed by Jimmy Webb originally for country artist Glen Campbell. Bob Dylan called the piece "the greatest song ever written." Among the noteworthy covers are recordings pianist Fred Hersch, vocalist Cassandra Wilson, and a trio of Gregoire Maret (harmonica) / Romain Collin (piano) / Bill Frisell (guitar). This reviewer proposes that the most haunting of the jazzy renditions is actually from a large ensemble, the hr-Bigband (a.k.a. the Frankfurt Radio Big Band), featuring the renowned Kate McGarry and Theo Bleckmann on vocals. It opens with a thoughtful guitar solo over the most distinctive feeling in the song--a steady pulse of overlapping long notes, bouncing back and forth between the brass and winds. Kudos to arranger John Hollenbeck, whose commissioned work here shines a spotlight on the talents of the Frankfurt big band.
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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Jussi Reijonen, Ryan Keberle, Andrea Ciceri, Matthias Schriefl & Eddie Daniels

Read "Jussi Reijonen, Ryan Keberle, Andrea Ciceri, Matthias Schriefl & Eddie Daniels" reviewed by Ludovico Granvassu


Here is a set that explores projects that reflect their authors' fascination with music from far beyond their own birthplaces. Happy listening! Playlist Ben Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 Ryan Keberle's Collectiv do Brasil “Quintessence" Choro das Aguas (Alternate Side) 0:16 Host talks 4:55 Eddie ...

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Tania Grubbs, Brian Lynch and Satoko Fujii

Read "Tania Grubbs, Brian Lynch and Satoko Fujii" reviewed by Jerome Wilson


This episode features newer releases by Tania Grubbs, Brian Lynch, and Satoko Fujii as well as older music from George Freeman and Roy Hargrove. Playlist Henry Threadgill Sextett “I Can't Wait Till I Get Home" from The Complete Novus & Columbia Recordings of Henry Threadgill & Air (Mosaic) 00:00 Vardan Ovsepian “Glass Figures" from ...

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Anat Cohen, Delfeayo Marsalis, John Surman and more

Read "Anat Cohen, Delfeayo Marsalis, John Surman and more" reviewed by Hobart Taylor


New Music from clarinetist Anat Cohen, trombonist Delfeayo Marsalis, saxophonist John Surman and Argentina's Los Carlitos quartet. Playlist Naomi Moon Siegel “Sabotage" from Shattering the Glass Sanctuary (Slow and Steady) 0:00 Emmet Cohen “Time on my Hands “ from Vibe Provider (Mack Avenue) 5:06 April Aloisio and Joanie Pallatto featuring Bradley Parker-Sparrow “True" from ...

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Chet Remembered

Label: Challenge Records
Released: 2023
Track listing: From E. To C.; Lost And Found; Chet; Soft Journey; Fairy Flowers; Night Bird; Echoes; Brown Cat Dance; The Real You.

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Russ Lossing, Artemis, Rudy Royston and More

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This show features newer and older jazz from a great variety of players, such as Russ Lossing, Rudy Royston, the group Artemis, and the Frankfurt Radio Big Band which is heard in two contexts, with Julian Arguelles and with Jim McNeely. Playlist Henry Threadgill Sextett “I Can't Wait Till I Get Home" from The ...

Album

Rituals

Label: Double Moon Records
Released: 2022
Track listing: Adoration I; Adoration II; Adoration III; Sacrifice I; Sacrifice II; Rebirth; Dawn; The Wheel; Wine Dark Sea; Okinawa.

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Article: Year in Review

Ludovico Granvassu's Garden Of Jazzy Delights 2022

Read "Ludovico Granvassu's Garden Of Jazzy Delights 2022" reviewed by Ludovico Granvassu


The depth and range of the music that jazz players have put on record in 2022 are so big that summarizing this “year in jazz" by selecting only ten albums feels akin to taking the photo of a breath-taking landscape with an ultra-low resolution camera... Ten years from now, how is one supposed to understand how ...

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Article: Catching Up With

Denis Gäbel: A Deeper Meaning

Read "Denis Gäbel: A Deeper Meaning" reviewed by Matty Bannond


This year, the hr-Bigband welcomes star guests including Nils Landgren, Camille Thurman and John Beasley. It also welcomes a new lead tenor saxophonist: Denis Gäbel. In an interview with All About Jazz, he shares his thoughts about playing with this historic and highly-regarded German big band. Denis Gäbel grew up in a showbiz family. ...

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Stravisnky, Satie, Purcell for Jazzheads + Symphonic jazz

Read "Stravisnky, Satie, Purcell for Jazzheads + Symphonic jazz" reviewed by Ludovico Granvassu


Spurred by a number of recent albums, this week's edition of Mondo Jazz focuses on projects that blur the lines between jazz music and classical music. This segment's playlist features inspired and open interpretations of works by Igor Stravinsky, Erik Satie, Henry Purcell as well as recent jazz compositions that are rooted in the classical canon. ...


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