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Geof Bradfield: African Flowers

Read "African Flowers" reviewed by Mark Corroto


Saxophonist Geof Bradfield's experiences traveling and performing in Rwanda, Congo, Uganda, and Zimbabwe in 2008 were the inspiration for African Flowers. Bradfield was a member of pianist Ryan Cohan's quartet, and the band took part in a US State Department/Jazz at Lincoln Center tour. This extended work for sextet features excellent writing and strong musicianship from ...

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News: Recording

New Origin CD by Saxophonist/Composer Geof Bradfield, "African Flowers," Set for Release September 21

New Origin CD by Saxophonist/Composer Geof Bradfield, "African Flowers," Set for Release September 21

African Flowers is a big, bold, inspired suite of original music by saxophonist/composer Geof Bradfield that draws on his experiences traveling and performing in Africa in early 2008. During the course of a month-long tour of Rwanda, Congo, Uganda, and Zimbabwe as a member of pianist Ryan Cohan's quartet, Bradfield absorbed, reflected, and synthesized. The powerful ...

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Drummer Leaders: Ted Sirota, Tim Kuhl and Nasheet Waits

Read "Drummer Leaders: Ted Sirota, Tim Kuhl and Nasheet Waits" reviewed by George Kanzler


Ted SirotaSeize the TimeNaim Jazz2009 Tim KuhlKingWJF2009 Nasheet WaitsEqualityFresh Sound-New Talent2009 Three young drummers bring their own distinctive rhythmic cast and musical ...

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Article: Multiple Reviews

Jeff Johnson: Seattle Sounds

Read "Jeff Johnson: Seattle Sounds" reviewed by Elliott Simon


Jon Alberts / Jeff Johnson / Tad BrittonApothecaryOrigin Records2009 Chad McCulloughDark Wood, Dark WaterOrigin Records2009 Bassist Jeff Johnson is an integral part of a vibrant Seattle scene. His approach is ...

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Chad McCullough: Dark Wood, Dark Water

Read "Dark Wood, Dark Water" reviewed by Dan McClenaghan


Seattle-based trumpeter Chad McCullough has assembled a North-West all-star line-up for his debut release, Dark Wood, Dark Water, mixing it up with Origin Records regulars on an inspired, modern-leaning post-bop outing.On “Three Pillar," a silky three-horn harmony blows in like a brisk wind in the embrace of the top-tier rhythm team of bassist Jeff ...

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Ted Sirota's Rebel Souls: Seize The Time

Read "Seize The Time" reviewed by Troy Collins


In the grand tradition of such revolutionary bandleaders as Charles Mingus and Max Roach, Chicago-based drummer Ted Sirota leads his flagship band, The Rebel Souls, through their fifth long player, Seize The Time, with the same vivacious energy he fostered over their four previous releases, hearkening back to Rebel Roots (NAIM, 1996). Despite a ...

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Ted Sirota's Rebel Souls: Seize The Time

Read "Seize The Time" reviewed by Glenn Astarita


U.K.-based Naim label has been a cornerstone of high-end audio quality, and that tradition continues on Seize The Time, a studio date featuring Chicago drummer Ted Sirota and his diverse perspective on the jazz idiom. The mindset, or perhaps underlying force, behind this session is encapsulated by the drummer who suggests that the world is in ...

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Ted Sirota's Rebel Souls: Seize The Time

Read "Seize The Time" reviewed by Mark Corroto


To call this Rebel Souls disc ambitious is not an overstatement, and to label drummer Ted Sirota and company bold, does not unnecessarily over-dramatize their mission. Seize The Time is the band's fifth disc, of which three prior releases were also on UK's NAIM--Rebel Roots (1996), Propaganda (1999) and Vs. The Forces Of Evil (2000)--preceding the ...

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Kobie Watkins: Involved

Read "Involved" reviewed by Mark F. Turner


More recently recognized as a member of guitarist Bobby Broom's illustrious trio, Kobie Watkins has proven his savvy as a fearless drummer and now a leader on his debut Involved. Watkins is no neophyte. A native of Chicago who is also an educator, he was once dubbed in a newspaper article as “Teacher has Alter Ego ...

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News: Performance / Tour

"Charlie O's is the Best Jazz Club in L.A." -Clint Eastwood

"Charlie O's is the Best Jazz Club in L.A." -Clint Eastwood

JULY JAZZ at CHARLIE O's Charlie O's is the coolest place to be for the hottest jazz this July. We celebrate our own John Heard’s birthday with a big celebration on the 3rd, a birthday party for Slyde Hyde on the 5th, a birthday celebration for Ron Jones on the 12th with his 22 ...


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