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Guitarist Tomas Janzon Basks in Bassists
by Fradley Garner
Guitarist Tomas Janzon Basks in BassistsPlayers who lead trios and duos featuring a bassist tend to stick with one. Tomas Janzon is happy with Essiet Essiet, 56, drummer Art Blakey's last bassist.Yet, “There are so many extraordinary bassists in New York," the Big Apple-based Swedish guitarist tells me, “that I am happy ...
Don Alias and Miles Davis
by Melanie Futorian
[Editor's Note: Cymbalism is an All About Jazz column featuring excerpts from an upcoming autobiography on the late, great percussionist Don Alias, co-written by Melanie Futorian, his companion for the last seven years of his life. This installment covers Alias' work on trumpeter Miles Davis' iconic Bitches Brew (Columbia, 1970)]It was [drummer] Tony Williams ...
Don Alias and Nina Simone
by Melanie Futorian
[Editor's Note: Cymbalism is a new All About Jazz column that will feature excerpts from an upcoming autobiography on the late, great percussionist Don Alias, co-written by Melanie Futorian, his companion for the last seven years of his life. This installment pays tribute to the sixth anniversary of his death in March, 2006.] Don ...
European Jazz Invasion Tours with New Album: Some Open Dates Still Available
Formally known as “Group A" during the 2008 IASJ Meeting in Riga, Latvia, these wonderful young musicians quickly fused into a special space. Tears were shed, and many people were emotionally moved by their final performance. After a week of challenging, inspiring, and creative work, they realized that it wasn't the end and decided to stick ...
Dave Liebman: A New York Story
by John Kelman
A few months shy of 65, saxophonist Dave Liebman may be having the busiest time of his career, now in its fifth decade. In the past 12 months, nearly a dozen releases have demonstrated the tremendous stylistic breadth of a musical oeuvre that kicked into high gear early, when, in the short span of three years, ...
Vicki Burns Trio Returns to North Square!
From Vicki Burns: Hello Everyone! Greetings from Harlem in New York City! I am very excited to be living here and I am delighted to inform you that I will be returning to North Square in the West Village backed by a superb duo. Paul Meyers will be on guitar once again and I am ...
John Richmond at Cecil's Jazz Club
by David A. Orthmann
John Richmond Cecil's Jazz Club West Orange, NJ April 17, 2009 John Richmond's recent two night stand at Cecil's Jazz Club is the latest chapter in his evolving relationship with Bob DeVos. The saxophonist and guitarist have appeared together on a couple of occasions over the past year at ...
Announcing the Winners of the PM Records "Gene Perla - Bill's Waltz" Giveaway!
Andrew Rabet, Betty Shoemaker, Cathy Rantz, George Kahn, Jayne Townsley, Ken Daley, Michael Carter, Benita Glickman, Richard Gier and Ron Wilkins, Congratulations! You're the winners of the PM Records “Gene Perla - Bill's Waltz" giveaway! All About Jazz will contact you about claiming your prize. We'd like to thank everyone who participated in the contest and ...
Enter the PM Records "Gene Perla - Bill's Waltz" Giveaway Contest
All About Jazz members are invited to enter the PM Records “Gene Perla - Bill's Waltz“ giveaway contest starting today. We'll select TEN winners at the conclusion of the contest on May 17th. Click here to enter the contest (Following Gene Perla at AAJ automatically enters you in the contest.) Good luck! Your Friends ...
Gene Perla: Bill's Waltz
By Gene Perla
Label: PM Records
Released: 2008
Track listing: Bill's Waltz; Daybreak; Bogota Morning Bird; Mickie; Sweet Rita; Chi-Chi; Eclipse; Swissterday; Korinna; I'm Popeye The Sailor Man.
