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Morning Song

Label: HighNote Records
Released: 2008
Track listing: On Green Dolphin Street; Who Can I Turn To?; Stroll; I Remember Clifford; Morning Song; Up Jumped Spring; Little B's Poem; As Time Goes By; Quiet Fire; Polka Dots and Moonbeams.

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Article: Interview

David Weiss: Writin', Arrangin' and Playin'

Read "David Weiss: Writin', Arrangin' and Playin'" reviewed by R.J. DeLuke


David Weiss has been on the New York scene for a while now, writing and arranging, producing albums, organizing an outstanding octet. He's known for all that. He also plays the trumpet. Quite well, in fact. Although he's played with the likes of Jaki Byard, Frank Foster, Craig Handy, Christian McBride, Jimmy Heath and ...

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News: Birthday

Jazz Musician of the Day: George Cables

Jazz Musician of the Day: George Cables

All About Jazz is celebrating George Cables' birthday today! JAZZ MUSICIAN OF THE DAY George CablesGeorge Cables - pianist, composer, recording artist, bandleader When George Cables was going to school in New York City he used to walk the streets at night, taking in the cosmopolitan sights and sounds... ...

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Article: Album Review

George Cables: You Don't Know Me

Read "You Don't Know Me" reviewed by Terrell Kent Holmes


When George Cables sat at a bright red Steinway at the Society for Ethical Culture during the 2008 JVC Jazz Festival this past June and played his first notes of the evening, it was immediately clear that his recent illnesses, surgeries and convalescence had not blunted his enviable skills. He played an excellent set that night, ...

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News: Interview

Pianist George Cables Interviewed at AAJ

Pianist George Cables Interviewed at AAJ

Throughout his more than four decades playing jazz, pianist George Cables has been among the most sought after, dependable and talented players on the scene. Born in New York City on November 14, 1944, Cables cut his teeth barely out of his teens and hasn't looked back, appearing on hundreds of recordings. Whether a sideman for ...

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Article: Interview

George Cables: Back in Action

Read "George Cables: Back in Action" reviewed by Terrell Kent Holmes


Throughout his more than four decades playing jazz, pianist George Cables has been among the most sought after, dependable and talented players on the scene. Born in New York City on November 14, 1944, Cables cut his teeth barely out of his teens and hasn't looked back, appearing on hundreds of recordings. Whether a sideman for ...

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Article: Album Review

George Cables: Morning Song

Read "Morning Song" reviewed by Jay Deshpande


George Cables doesn't get talked about too much anymore. Although he was prominent enough in the 70s to play with Art Blakey, Joe Henderson, and Freddie Hubbard, he has since disappeared somewhat from the mainstream scene. Consequently, HighNote's release of Morning Song, a collection of Cables' 1980 performances from San Francisco's The Keystone Korner, is an ...

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News: Performance / Tour

Benefit Concert for George Cables: Friday and Saturday January 25th and 26th, 2008

Benefit Concert for George Cables: Friday and  Saturday January 25th and 26th, 2008

The great jazz pianist George Cables recently underwent a double-transplant operation, receiving a new liver and kidney. While his recovery appears to be on-track, even in a best-case scenario it's likely to be six months before he can begin working again. All Star Benefit Tribute for George Cables Featuring: Kenny Barron, Randy Brecker, Michael Carvin, Joe ...

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News: Performance / Tour

Benefit Concert for George Cables: December 8, 2007

Benefit Concert for George Cables: December 8, 2007

The great jazz pianist George Cables, who lived in San Francisco for years and still has deep connections to the Bay Area, recently underwent a double-transplant operation, receiving a new liver and kidney. While his recovery appears to be on-track, even in a best-case scenario it's likely to be six months before he can begin working ...

Album

A Letter To Dexter

Label: Kind of Blue Records
Released: 2006
Track listing: Catalonian Nights; Three O'Clock In The Morning; Cheese Cake; Polkadots And Moonbeams; Tanya; Fried Bananas; Body And Soul; I Told You So; Who Can I Turn To?; LTD(Long Tall Dexter); Round About Midnight.


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