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Jonathan Smith Quintet: En Route
by Dan Bilawsky
Portland-based guitarist Jonathan Smith spent three decades putting out fires, but he lets things burn on En Route. The retired firefighter-cum-jazz guitarist assembled a crew of musicians with whom he'd performed in live settings at various times, to record a debut album which, as Smith himself says, “delivers solid and accessible jazz." Smith's music isn't made ...
McCoy Tyner Trio with Gary Bartz: New York, NY, September 1, 2011
by Lawrence Peryer
McCoy Tyner Trio with Gary BartzBlue NoteNew York, NYSeptember 1, 2011 With all of the thunder and lightning he has summoned for more than fifty years, pianist McCoy Tyner kicked off eight sets over four nights at Manhattan's Blue Note Jazz Club on Thursday, September 1, 2011. ...
Gene Ammons - Three Classic Albums Plus (Avid, 2011)
Gene Ammons was one of the leading advocates of the Chicago sound of big brawny tenor saxophone and lush emotional ballads. Despite some personal problems that kept him off the scene a few times, he remained a vital and popular part of the jazz scene from the late 40's to the early 70's. This collection features ...
Eric Alexander: Don't Follow the Crowd
by Jack Bowers
Tenor saxophonist Eric Alexander, now well into his forties and no longer the precocious young lion who burst on the New York scene some two decades ago, nevertheless remains the relentless hunter, avidly pursuing--and easily wrestling to the ground--obscure melodies that are beyond the pale of his contemporaries. Such diligence pays dividends again on Don't Follow ...
Jeff Hackworth: Night Owl
by Edward Blanco
New York saxophonist Jeff Hackworth--who performs in the style of jazz greats like Gene Ammons, David “Fathead" Newman and Stanley Turrentine--keeps the tradition alive on Night Owl. Leaving the standard piano trio behind, Hackworth recaptures the saxophone/organ blend made so popular by Lou Donaldson and takes it a step further by adding vibraphone to the mix. ...
Jazz Musician of the Day: Gene Ammons
All About Jazz is celebrating Gene Ammons' birthday today! Gene AmmonsEugene “Jug" Ammons (April 14, 1925 - August 6, 1974) was an American jazz tenor saxophone player, and the son of boogie-woogie pianist Albert Ammons... more Website | Photos | Articles Follow Gene Ammons Put AAJ's Musician ...
Gene Ammons: Up Tight!
Gene Ammons' Boss Tenor is arguably the tenor saxophonist's best known and most critically acclaimed album. With songs like Canadian Sunset, Close Your Eyes and Blue Ammons, the June 1960 album has enormous cohesion and creative aggression. But as rich as Boss Tenor is, I've always been more partial to Ammons' Up Tight! and its sister ...
Take Five With Andy Farber
by AAJ Staff
Meet Andy Farber:Andy Farber is an award-winning jazz composer, arranger and saxophonist and has spent years performing with the likes of Jon Hendricks and Wynton Marsalis. Since 1994, Farber has been part of the Jazz @ Lincoln Center stable of writers and performers. Through J@LC, Farber has toured with the J@LC ...
Borneo Jazz Festival 2010
by Ian Patterson
Miri International Jazz Festival Sarawak, Malaysia, Borneo May 14-15, 2010 The Miri International Jazz Festival in Sarawak province Malaysia, on the island of Borneo, can lay claim to being the only jazz festival on the South China Sea. A long line of tankers and cargo ships stretches across the horizon ...
Jazz Musician of the Day: Gene Ammons
All About Jazz is celebrating Gene Ammons' birthday today! JAZZ MUSICIAN OF THE DAY Gene AmmonsEugene “Jug" Ammons (April 14, 1925 - August 6, 1974) was an American jazz tenor saxophone player, and the son of boogie-woogie pianist Albert Ammons... more Website | Photos | Articles Follow ...
