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Article: Radio & Podcasts

The Music of Carla Bley, part 2; Small and Large Ensemble Recordings

Read "The Music of Carla Bley, part 2; Small and Large Ensemble Recordings" reviewed by Larry Slater


The jazz world lost a true original free spirit in October of 2023 when t.he composer, arranger and pianist Carla Bley died at age 87. Carla led both big bands and smaller groups throughout the '70s, '80s and '90s, typically utilizing many of the same musicians, including the trombonist Gary Valente, saxophonists Andy Sheppard ...

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Article: Live Review

European Jazz Conference Lisbon 2018: Portuguese showcases

Read "European Jazz Conference Lisbon 2018: Portuguese showcases" reviewed by Henning Bolte


Centro Cultural de Belém (CCB); Livraria Ler Devagar European Jazz Conference Lisbon 2018 Lisbon, Portugal September 13-15, 2018 European Jazz Conference Lisbon 2018: Portuguese showcases This year's annual European Jazz Conference, a convention organized by the European Jazz Network, took place at Centro Cultural de Belém (CCB) in the Portuguese capital ...

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Article: Album Review

Plunge: In For The Out

Read "In For The Out" reviewed by Dave Wayne


Trombonist Mark McGrain is one of those guys who follows his own muse. Though he's not particularly prolific, each of his albums as a leader feature some truly profound music-making. In for the Out is no exception. On his fourth album as a leader, McGrain has re-invented himself, playing with an expanded New Orleans-based group and ...

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Article: Album Review

Arturo O'Farrill and the Chico O'Farrill Afro Cuban Jazz Orchestra: Final Night at Birdland

Read "Final Night at Birdland" reviewed by Jack Bowers


On June 26, 2011, Arturo O'Farrill and the Chico O'Farrill Afro Cuban Jazz Orchestra ended a fifteen-year run at New York City's Birdland, and--to our good fortune--had the foresight to record that very special event for everyone to hear and appreciate. The orchestra's scion, the great Chico O'Farrill, was still living when the ensemble made its ...

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News: Event

Coltrane's Ashe III: 34th Annual John Coltrane Memorial Concert, hosted by Eric Jackson

Coltrane's Ashé III: 34th Annual John Coltrane Memorial Concert. Honoring José Massó ("Con Salsa" on WBUR) and hosted by Eric Jackson (on WGBH). Saturday, October 22, 7:30 pm. Tickets: $25 general admission (plus $2 order fee per ticket); discounts available to groups, NU faculty & staff, WGBH Members, NU & non-NU students, and seniors. Northeastern University, ...

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Article: Album Review

Arturo O'Farrill: 40 Acres And A Burro

Read "40 Acres And A Burro" reviewed by Edward Blanco


Founded in 2002 by Artistic Director Arturo O'Farrill, The Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra of New York's Lincoln Center was created to perform compositions from Latin music masters including the pianist's father Chico O'Farrill, as well as Machito, Tito Puente, Antonio Carlos Jobim, and others. The group separated from Lincoln Center on 2007, becoming part of the new ...


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